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# david bowie

Last year
2022
# david bowie
Quiz: Can you match these lyrics to the correct David Bowie song?
Wham! Bam! Thank you, ma’am!…
All time
# Mick Rock
Mick Rock, 'the man who shot the 70s', has died aged 72
Rock developed an interest in photography while at university, shooting local gigs.
Voices
Ian Dempsey on Bowie: 'I was so captivated by his music I had to go back the next night'
On the fifth anniversary of the death of David Bowie, Ian Dempsey pays tribute to his musical hero and looks back at some of his gigs in Ireland.
# Quiz
Quiz: How well do you know David Bowie?
Rebel rebel
# david bowie
The first David Bowie memorial statue in the UK has been vandalised less than 48 hours after being erected
Locals are very disappointed.
# you're going to reeeeeaap
An important examination of the BBC's star-studded version of Perfect Day, 20 years later
A forgotten classic.
# Antoinette Smith
Daughters of murder victim who never returned home from 1987 Slane concert appeal for information
Antoinette Smith never returned home after she went to Slane concert to see Bowie in 1987.
# david's dead
People on Twitter mistakenly thought that David Attenborough died this morning
David Attenborough is alive and well.
# Blackstar
David Bowie's son paid an emotional tribute as his iconic father cleaned up at the Brit Awards
Duncan Jones dedicated Bowie’s two awards late night to “all the kooks”.
# Starman
'A legend until the end of time': Tributes paid to David Bowie on first anniversary of death
Fans around the world have been remembering the iconic musician today, with a number of concerts taking place.
# poor paul
This corporate Twitter account's tribute to David Bowie backfired spectacularly
Oh dear.
# Dublin Bowie Fest
'It was no accident he became as big as he did' - Bowie's Irish guitarist is in town to celebrate his life
Gerry Leonard is here as part of Dublin Bowie Fest.
# loved and lost
Bowie, Prince and Cohen: A year to remember musical genius
Neither their music, nor their stars, will fade.
# ashes to ashes
It's your Christmas David Bowie Quiz
The man born as David Robert Jones died on 11 January, bequething a cultural legacy unmatched by all but The Beatles, Elvis and Bob Dylan.
# i'm feeling lucky
Here are the things we Googled most in 2016 - can you guess what made the top spot?
Politicians, celebrities, and pokémon were among the things that dominated our online curiosity in 2016.
# aladdin sane
There's a little emoji tribute to David Bowie in the newest iPhone update
The newest batch of emojis is expected to arrive later this month.
# Rebel Rebel
1,000 musicians played Rebel Rebel all together to pay tribute to David Bowie
Powerful.
# gone but not forgotten
The year of the RIP: Is 2016 really taking away our most loved stars?
Or are we just obsessed with celebrity?
# brits 2016
Lorde performed a wonderful tribute to David Bowie at the Brits
Ground control to major Tom.
# baby universal
"Love you, grandad": David Bowie's son announces he is going to be a dad
His father died just a month ago.
# Starman
People are completely taking the piss out of this dodgy David Bowie mural
A+ for sentiment. D- for likeness.
# wife and family
David Bowie left $100 million in his will
The star said he wanted his ashes scattered in Bali in line with Buddhist rituals.
# Starman
David Bowie now has his own star constellation
A fitting tribute.
# diamond dogs
The Economist sneaked a David Bowie tribute into this week's issue
When you see it…
# Star Man
People have been listening to a LOT of David Bowie this week
Bowie could achieve his first US number 1 album.
# RIP
David Bowie's family "overwhelmed" with love as they plan private ceremony to remember him
It’s reported that the singer told his family he wanted to “go without any fuss”.
# rip david bowie
Glen Hansard played Ashes to Ashes for fans outside David Bowie's New York home
Bowie’s New York apartment building has been transformed into a makeshift memorial for the star.
# Pranksters
Meath GAA vice-chairman 'caught off guard' by David Bowie prank at board meeting
The county board vice-chairman wasn’t pleased.
# Starman
Here's where you can see Bowie on a big screen in Dublin this weekend
You can raise money for the Irish Cancer Society while you’re at it.
# RIP
This lovely David Bowie artwork just appeared on a Dublin street
There’s a Starmaaaan….
# RIP
This lovely David Bowie artwork just appeared on a Dublin street
There’s a Starmaaaan….
# major tom
A Dublin Senior Infants teacher gave the perfect David Bowie-themed homework last night
Can you hear me Major Tom?
# rip david bowie
Big Brother has been slated for showing Angie Bowie's reaction to her ex-husband's death
Angie and David were married for ten years.
# rip david bowie
Big Brother has been slated for showing Angie Bowie's reaction to her ex-husband's death
Angie and David were married for ten years.
# serious moonlight
Thousands belt out Bowie classics at impromptu London street party
Fans shared beers as his songs rang out through the winter air.
# jean genie
Was Jean Byrne paying tribute to Bowie on the Six One last night?
Everyone seems to think so.
# Respect
'Be strong enough to be yourself' - Arsene Wenger pays tribute to David Bowie
The Arsenal manager was a fan of the legendary musician, who has died at the age of 69.
# RIP
David Bowie has died of cancer at the age of 69
One of the major figures of rock and an influence on generations of musicians, Bowie passed away after a battle with cancer.
# icon and hero
'You gave us so much': The music world mourns David Bowie
“David’s friendship was the light of my life,” his friend and collaborator Iggy Pop said.
# Starman
This organist's touching tribute to David Bowie is going viral on Facebook
The stars look very different, today.