David Bowie '04 talks Ziggy Stardust,John Lennon, Aleister Crowley

[@artharrison9586]

Stiggy Tardust… there’s definitely something in that….

[@bossglebe7613]

The guy was a class act, even though he's probably heard every question imaginable he still treats it like it's the first time he's heard it. Honest, humble, just a wonderful human being. My life was enriched by his presence on the planet.

[@katherinecaldwell2447]

I was impressed with his focus on each question, too

[@lorrydriverdotcom]

He was always such an amazing interviewee in a way very few are

[@johnnapier1892]

Probably the most lucid, eloquent, gracious rock star to interview. Reminds me of the better teachers I’ve had in my life

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Robert Plant is the same and was even like that back in the 1970s.

[@yankeelawdog]

Same with Eric Clapton.

[@babkeebabkus8177]

alice cooper was always well spoken down to earth and articulate when interviewed in contrast to his wild stage persona

[@oldaccount5217]

David Bowie musical genius: makes up word Crowleyism and uses his own term incorrectly. KZbinr: David Bowie talks about Aleister Crowley!

[@ContentMadame]

​@@oldaccount5217People have talked about "Crowleyism" since before David Bowie was a star. Do we have an offended Thelemite here?

[@BoojieBaker]

I swear I could lsten to this man talking for an eternity and not get tired of it one bit. What an absolute legend.

[@personbutterfly5743]

Not to mention his voice was quite divine, no matter is age!

[@veritasinvicta8128]

He seemed in a good spot at the time, done with Crowleyism and such. What the hell happened to him at the end?

[@jeffbogue3718]

he was an awesome person had a heart of gold and never treated anyone with disrespect , for having schizophrenia and cancer when he died he was like a fine wine he got better with age

[@bobthebear1246]

Absolute legend and genius. I took him for granted as a kid.

[@lizbourn4192]

Jeff Bogue he did not have schizophrenia.

[@its-a-mea-mario9477]

If you're feeling unlucky and sad just remember that you got to live in the same century as David Bowie

[@davidmarris31]

Don't say that, it makes it worse.

[@philatio1744]

I feel lucky i got to live in the same world as him! Really enjoy discovering more of his music, and his influence is just outstanding to me

[@jdawg86]

Emrie Butterfield and the Beatles! Truly a blessing.

[@joejones9520]

true..I remember exactly where I was when I heard he'd died, it was shocking.

[@jeffmorin5867]

what you said is absolutely pathetic. these people are nothing special, and certainly nobody to worship the way you simpletons do.

[@Karliene]

I miss him. He was such a beautiful, humble soul and gave so much to us.

[@jasperhayes-klein2929]

Hahahahahaha!! “Humble.” Ohhhhoooo! Hoooooo!!! Thank you for that, love. I was having a rather shite day until I read that “Rose Lensed” interpretation. “Humble,” eh? He’d be laughing his arse off, and may even pull out a wig, an album, or take you out for that one …

[@ahlamahlam8513]

We slaves

[@justintime1307]

Such an amazing variation of music as well. I'd love to know what the signed Warhol/Velvet Underground early print would be worth he mentioned in another interview

[@johncook7281]

I don't know if he was humble, he says he was shy I believe him. Many performers are shy or reclusive. I enjoy listening to his voice.

[@skepticalstagedactor3248]

Hes an occultic practitioner so hes anything but humble soul. Lol

[@Excelsior1963]

Every single time I listen to Bowie speak I am more and more convinced that the world has lost, not only a transcendent artist, but also a social prophet whose guidance, and wisdom, we miss on a daily basis! I'm not saying David Bowie was holding the fabric of society together but...since he died...*gestures expansively to everything*

[@emilycampbell5798]

Omg this is the comment I was looking for 👏

[@frankfeeney5977]

Every single time I hear his intellect, his insight, his lucidity, I mourn him all over again. Then I play 'Beauty and the Beast' and I'm 16 again. We were and are BLESSED.

[@andrewthomas891]

​@@emilycampbell5798but not the comment we deserve

[@alexcarratu5554]

Such an intelligent soul, always ahead of his time. Even though he's been gone since 2016, Bowie is still steps ahead of his contemporaries. A true Starman. Rock In Heaven, Mr Bowie. Your genius will stay strong.

[@user-bj3jn1sq7y]

Sad to know he would be gone in twelve years’ time.

[@alexcarratu5554]

@user-bj3jn1sq7y , indeed, he looked so good here for 57. He lives on through his music, films, family and friends.

[@guitardee1]

Fortunately I was the right age when David Bowie first exploded onto the scene in England, and my sister and I went to one of the Ziggy Stardust concerts. It was so exciting, but SO LOUD. There were banks of speakers either side of the stage. Lovely memories

[@JamesDeWeaver]

Lucky lady indeed, what great memories to have of seeing Bowie then!😇💚

[@guitardee1]

@@JamesDeWeaver it was a great time to be in your late teens/early 20’s. The Rolling Stones came to our town when I was 16. Cost 5 shillings and sixpence. All us girls from school screamed our heads off.

[@JamesDeWeaver]

@@guitardee1 I and others younger than yourself can only imagine the tremendous time you and your girl friends had watching these Musician's and performing Artist's who would later become legends. What a time it was! You really should consider yourself MOST fortunate Denise to have lived in those days, the heyday of Rock' n 'Roll and "Glam Rock in Britain". Thank you for sharing your memories with us, it's appreciated more than you ever could imagine, truly. Cheers Denise ✌💚

[@guitardee1]

@@JamesDeWeaver it was a magic time from the early Beatles to the Hippie movements. So much to be thankful for. I’m starting to journal some of these memories.

[@forestsunset9617]

you old

[@kathleenbradfield1403]

I always blown away by how David answers interview questions as if they are the first time he was asked.

[@julialuber3767]

His intelligence and interestingness and interest shines much stronger than his ego-- which is I think what makes him so appealing. I am as interested in hearing him speak as his music.

[@stephenfermoyle1498]

PERFECT RESPONSE

[@joelle4662]

He is an amazing interesting guy. He's just so smart and well spoken i could listen to him all day

[@MissBliss818]

It’s because he’s talking about his characters, so he doesn’t feel like he’s talking about himself. 😄

[@ahlamahlam8513]

محظوظ ديفيد

[@YouKnowWhereYouWentWrong]

His sense of humour and that bit of self deprecation (talking about his haircuts, his mid-Eighties pandering, etc.) is incredibly revealing. He's so self aware here. So in touch with with his history, his influence, his mistakes. THIS is the David Bowie I want to always remember. As much as I love Major Tom, the Man Who Sold the World, Ziggy, Alladin Sane, the Thin White Duke, the Man Who Fell to Earth, the Berlin Bowie, the "POP!" Bowie, the "I'm done-with-this-pretending Bowie." I have nothing but love. For the artist, for the fans ("I'm just a space cadet, he's the commander...") for those who really dig deep and listen to the words. David Bowie is a poet, a musical genius, a master of re-invention (Madonna studied him, more than she'd probably like to admit) and he is and will always be the most listened-to musician in my headphones. At let's not forget the musicians who made it all come to fruition - Rick Wakeman, Mick Ronson, the Spiders, Mike Garson, Aysnley Dunbar, David Sanborn, Luther Vandross, Ava Cherry, Earl Slick, the ultimate rhythm section of George Murray and Dennis Davis. I want to go on and on. Visconti. Rodgers. Eno. Maslin. I'll stop and just say...listen and learn.

[@bobthebear1246]

Luther Vandross? Really? But hey, what about Iggy Pop, who basically saved his life?

[@kittymartin2564]

Robert Fripp

[@derrikwright2712]

More than she cares to admit? Madonna has spoken at great length about how much she studied and took inspiration from him. I agree with every sentiment you have about him tho and share them.

[@amandamorse747]

And he does it without coming off as full of himself either. He gives credit to others. He is modest and down to earth. I love this guy. I miss him. His last video he made makes my eyes water every time

[@KateBates22zabu]

How about how he used Stevie Ray Vaughan on LET'S DANCE? creepy

[@108grog]

I love how "normal" he is. I mean, relatable, not egoistic. Easy, generous, open with his energy.

[@JamesDeWeaver]

Agreed!🎯

[@socco69]

I was 10 years old back in '79 when Bowie's music came into my life. He was like some kind of rare, divine chameleon who fused music, theatre, literature and fashion into his own unique art form, yet never repeated himself. It felt almost like he was a gift to the world whose talent produced so much fruit for us all to enjoy. I always dreaded the time when he might not be around and still haven't got used to living in a world without him.

[@shaneclower]

Same here

[@musicmavenpublishing2265]

You described impeccably, I can completely relate. I dreaded the time when he would leave us.

[@frankfeeney5977]

Socco , every new artist should read your comment about David Bowie. This is what the creation of ART is about.

[@geniusmchaggis]

a lot of musicians interviews are dull...not this one. bowie was such an intelligent interesting well spoken man.

[@abigailoliviapagan]

genius mchaggis have you seen the John Frusciante interview in 1994?

[@michaelseawell1436]

Not to mention straight up! Couldn’t agree more

[@lanabanana68]

indeed he was.

[@julialuber3767]

Exactly what I was thinking. His ego seems so much about "what is interesting" over strictly about himself, and he consistently shines a bright sense of humor. Moreoever, he seems to value his intelligence as much as his rock n roll, drugs, sex, success and fame.

[@joelle4662]

He really is!

[@cordeliax8972]

the fact that despite his reputation as a literal legend,, he’s still completely human and modest.. astounding

[@ahlamahlam8513]

إصلاح الحكومه الكويتيه

[@twosie7661]

Unbelievable that he was 57 here! Very youthful looks and attitude.

[@augmentedkeys5971]

Your opinion is unappreciated. Why would anyone be considered a drab at the age of 57?

[@blackmore4]

I appreciated the comment.

[@PaulZedd]

Probably because they're 57 perhaps...face it David looks amazing for his age here.

[@davidpearlactorteacherbizman]

looks like akid

[@MrMustard2U]

Its Called Money, he had a Net worth: $230 million...That can buy you all the Youth you need...Plastic Surgery people, C'mon Wake Up...

[@thomaswschaller]

Shattering to think in just a few years, he'd be gone. And with Blackstar - and Lazarus - a farewell letter to the world - Such overwhelming artistry and humanity. Love and respect.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

I think this is my favourite Bowie interview. He's warm, engaging and articulate. He looks so happy and content here that it's beautiful to see.

[@Blonde_Somnambulist]

Typically English in his self deprecation and humour .....he always maintained and honesty and integrity that made him all the more endearing. He was a musical genius, one of a kind , a beautiful human being who gave us so much and remained humble right to the end . ❤

[@Refugee59]

I saw him in the late 70's or early 80's. I expected the 8" stacks and orange hair. He came out with his hair blonde and a tux. He was dressed like Frank Sinatra. One of the best concerts I've ever seen.

[@zachjohnson637]

Refugee59 Would have been the 80s.

[@blackmore4]

@Blashtifin. Blonde hair and tux is definitely post Thin White Duke. It's the 'Let's Dance' era. The 'Duke' hair was orange.

[@CarlosReyes-dw1vh]

Thin White Duke, from 1976...the Station to Station album...

[@brendongriffin4164]

total crooner

[@lizbourn4192]

Billy Murray fan what a very sad person you are. A shame you didn’t keep your horrid, unkind opinions to yourself. What didnBowie do to you to make you spill such bile???

[@chrissennfelder7249]

I love the bit about his bad stretch during the 80s. An artist should never compromise. And he realized that in the early 90s and contiued to follow his impeccable instincts. He even turned his death into a piece of art. What an incredible human being.

[@wolfiethedog76]

David within the first 3 minutes of this interview just reminded me of how brilliant he really was...man he was Genius!

[@cindyphillips2762]

It’s just not fair one guy dripping with all that talent! Lol! Painting, movies, and thank God, all that timeless music! ❤️

[@ahlamahlam8513]

إصلاح ديفيد

[@wolfiethedog76]

@@ahlamahlam8513 looks scary😮

[@sundance9042]

As an Australian I instantly recognise the voice of Kerry O'Brien as interviewing Bowie. Listening to this is extra special, Kerry O'Brien remains one of our most respected journalists and I do love Bowie. I'm so look ing forward to Moonage Daydream ✨

[@JamesDeWeaver]

Part 2 of this interview is pinned in the comment section as well! Cheers 👍

[@thowell21]

What a wonderfully warm and genuinely engaged interview! Bowie (at this point in his life) seems to be so happy and at perfect peace with himself.

[@lanabanana68]

yes.

[@dexterdog717]

special

[@blackmore4]

Just before his health started to go belly up. Life's a bitch.

[@TinyDancer250]

Thank you Iman and Lexi....

[@lorrydriverdotcom]

@@TinyDancer250 Exactly this

[@fretnesbutke3233]

Wow,David seems so much more comfortable in his own skin as he got older. He was really geeky in his early interviews. This man was one of the greatest artistic minds of our age,and us mere plebians always have such a hard time reconciling the common mortal that embodies the genius. After falling in love with his art at 15,it knocked the wind out of me when he passed on. My alma mater Cleveland State University,to their great credit,at his passing,played nothing but his works for 72 hours straight on their radio station,WCSB. Miss you so terribly,David. You were the older brother I never had,who had the most wonderful stories to tell, with the most captivating voice. Such wondrous songs,Mr.Jones.

[@zappadoodle8503]

The line from the song Ziggy Stardust "Like a cat from Japan" makes a lot more sense now.

[@rca88]

Ah, right, good catch :-)

[@ladygrinningsoul357]

Zap529 Ziggy Stardust song was created before he got the last idea of making Ziggy looks more like a kabuki.

[@klmullins65]

I always thought Ziggy Stardust might've been based a bit on Marc Bolan, but I've heard Iggy Pop was one inspiration for Ziggy, and Jean Genie

[@ladygrinningsoul357]

klmullins65 Ziggy is a mix of lot of things, that's why is so amazing, cause David could pick a little bit of everything and put it together

[@powertuber3.047]

Great observation!

[@1DaTJo]

Bowie, Dylan and the Beatles were the soundtrack to my teenage years and I see them as the three best artists of the century. I played Bowie songs nonstop at one stage, drove my family crazy, but I was so amazed by his very sophisticated songs that I had to hear them again and again. Bless you Bowie for giving us such beautiful songs.

[@robsmith8715]

Bowie really was an innovator in his early and later years. Such an interesting , intelligent laid back guy who refused an honor from the queen. Truly one of the greatest rock stars ever. Respect RIP

[@davegriffmusic]

Why do I have the feeling that to meet this man, he would look you in the eye and see you. Beautiful human.

[@stephenfermoyle1498]

I met him in 78 treseed like the STATION TO STATION cover..i was 17 he was a gentlemen .....told me i looked terribly smart

[@robhavock9434]

I really miss David, it's such a loss to know he is gone, what a blessing we have his music and interviews, after so long I can see these, what a great and intelligent person he was.

[@rossmatheson4303]

He was so wise. Looking back on his interviews, he was ahead of the game on so many topics and issues. The MTV interview where he, politely, takes them apart on their lack of diversity for black musicians is phenomenal.

[@v-town1980]

Then black (so-called) musicians were all they featured. And what wretched music.

[@Egoblivion]

Well MTV and the rest of the world certainly made up for it, since blues and RnB-based pop and hip-hop have dominated the mainstream on a global scale.

[@belight4686]

@@Egoblivion hopefully that will cha cha changes!!!! x

[@shaunasnow-capparelli3675]

Ross Matheson Yes, that one and the 1999 BBC interview where he talked about the future of the Internet. He was so prescient.

[@frankzappa951]

@@v-town1980 Shyte talk mate

[@catraoinekelly2879]

In every phase of his life and career, he was a brilliant, articulate and beautiful man

[@ximepalleiro1224]

Hizo lo que quizo siempre. Nada lo detubo. El mismo era un showman ,sin necidad de redes sociales q hay hoy , David era un super satar. El invento el arte de promocionar su carrera .

[@linalorenzo8672]

@@ximepalleiro1224 And what he did ? I am new here .♥️

[@micheleberara2842]

I love David Bowie ♥️ You never knew what he was going to do next. He was just brilliant. I love listening to him talk too!!! He's got a great sense of humor!! I miss him very much!!! David Bowie is, and always will be a legend. He will never be forgotten. People will be listening to this incredible artist for many generations to come!!! Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us David Bowie ❤️ REST IN PEACE 🙏

[@claytongoode8422]

Interesting how the interview concluded with the idea that he was no longer a trailblazer. Blackstar in my opinion is one of his finest works. Two years after his passing I can listen to this album and not imagine any other artist with the balls to create such an emotionally raw album while still allowing the music not to be overshadowed by his personal pain.

[@ahlamahlam8513]

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[@BelleTolles]

The interviewer was a mediocre hack

[@fretnesbutke3233]

Really heroic effort,and a gracious gift for those of us who appreciated his work.

[@emmaconti2113]

Can't listen to it It makes me cry 😢

[@colletteschnoor5986]

It kind of feels like I’m talking to a wise adult friend or something it feels so warm and genuine and i just could listen to him talk all day

[@frankpetrie5879]

Hi, I'm a big DAVID BOWIE FAN ! Saw him in concert several times in CLEVELAND OHIO in the early 70s. Used 2 get tickets by mail order, I wrote a check 4 the tickets & he endorsed the check with THANK YOU SO MUCH, DAVID BOWIE. 1st & only time I got a TY & an autograph from a Rock Star. R.I.P. DAVID BOWIE & TY 4 THE MEMORIES ❤ ! L8R

[@charlenepickett5444]

Frank Petrie I love B owie and I am from Cleveland as well!

[@honestlyyours1069]

David Bowie was definitely a very intelligent, articulate, multi-talented individual. He excelled in so many other areas besides singing. I was really amazed that he kept on working almost to the day he died. He was one of a kind and I doubt that we will see his like again.

[@blissfulbaboon]

He is brilliant, naturally eloquent,core splittingly honest and courageously vulnerable.The best of the best

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Excellent ... I hope my YT Bowie songs bring him pleasure from far far away.

[@TheMothernerd]

His deadpan humour is so subtle and brilliant. If you blink, you might miss it.

[@annychest718]

I must have blinked

[@Blackscorpion1963]

So agree. Bowie was an artistic genius and his mind & wit were part & parcel of it. Unique 1 of 1.

[@easterislandhead9579]

@@annychest718 prob not british

[@robpriest9031]

Simply a genius that we are fortunate to have experienced in our lifetime.......hopefully future generations will realise how much this man contributed to his craft. A true Genius!

[@ARIZJOE]

David was the embodiment of the aesthetic impulse, a true artist for all of us. I love the way he talks of John Lennon, the way he took the avant garde and made art for the masses, without being elitist. When I was a little kid, "Strawberry Fields Forever" came out. I did not understand the music or video, but I knew the world had changed.

[@RJsWorld247]

what a thoughtful, witty, humorous and talented person. we were so luck to have him

[@lescorlett4133]

Growing up in the 70's with a sister that absolutely idolised Bowie and Motown was bliss for me. A wonderful period in my life so full of music and love.

[@bradmenpes809]

What a magnificent interview! Bowie is so at ease, his eloquence and intelligence are so effortless, he imparts incredible insights into music in general and his own musical growth. Maybe I can be a hero just for one day, but Bowie will always be a hero to me.

[@duaneclark3539]

I watched his early concerts on TV in the early 70’s he was so amazing changed costumes many times a show. He is the most influential artist that influenced me to become a musician not of his caliber but no t many are. I miss him dearly such a humble man.

[@glamdolly30]

In the last 20 years of his life you can tell he is happy in his private life. He is a relaxed, contented man who has done it all and has nothing to prove. He has a happy home to go home to - wonderful man. Can't believe he name checked Freddie Starr, what a great sense of humour he had - even in the face of dull, inane, humourless questioning like this!

[@kadzunk63]

I've always felt that David Bowie looked less his age as he grew older, not that this is a bad thing. In his 70's interviews he comes across as the usung genius that has visions far beyond his (or our) comprehension. That of course made him compose some of his best work. I was born in 1963 and the first I remember of him was Jean Genie but I thought it was a Rolling Stones record (sorry). Then in the 80's he went "public" whith Modern Love and China Girls. I know lots of people didn't like that about him. I liked it! And he opened up more about his peronal life. Like when he was promoting Never let me Down in Holland he told the interviewer that he had just recently learned to swim. I was so lucky to be able to see him live in Rotterdam in 1987 at the Glass Spider Tour. After 1987 he kind of did what he wanted to do (to me that seems like an artist's heaven) and he seems to have opened up a lot more in that time in interviews etc. I will always remember that fateful day when my brother called me and said he just heard that David Bowie had passed away. In 1977 I had seen people cry when Elvis Presley died, and I never thought that I would ever feel that way. But on David Bowie's passing I cried, and many months after that, which I never thought that I would. But I did. Because all the years I had been listening to and learning about music, he had always been there. Like a constant factor in my life. Him dying felt like it could not be true because he was immortal already. How could our role model, the one that told us that we could be US, the one that told us "be brave enough to be yourself" die? It just felt so cheap... "Time is waiting in the wings..." He that showed the world that there are so many pieces. facets that compose a human being, and that there are more sides to every story, more aspects to any person, than meets the eye... David Robert Jones, David Bowie, Major Tom, Ziggy Stardust, The Thin White Duke, The Starman, Thomas Jerome Newton, and many others that I don't know at the moment. Thank you David Bowie, for everything, have a great journey, hope to see you in heaven some day.

[@JamesDeWeaver]

Thank you for the well thought out and composed comment on David, rest assured you are one of many including myself that will forever miss him but are blessed enough to be able to hear him everyday if we so wish. There will only ever be one David Bowie and we were most fortunate to have been on the planet at the same time he was! Peace

[@papier9239]

No

[@tr3vk4m]

His humility and giving disposition are rare traits in general, and especially rare in those of such ability.

[@glennfromthebronx]

I'm also born in 1963....live in the NW Bronx....often saw Bowie walking in the Village....mostly in record and books stores. Never spoke with him....just a respectful 'nod...as if to recognize....yet respect his anonymity, as a fellow New Yorker. He always wanted NEW things....records...books....newest copies of NME and other music and art periodicals (talked with sales people as I was often in line also waiting for checkout at same time he was). I did have ONE friend who was, and remains a HUGE BOWIE fan....we saw hm on the SERIOUS MOONLIGHT tour....had to travel with friends to Syracuse in upstate NY, since his NYC dates were sold out...several Madison Square Garden dates...but , like you, I did see his GLASS SPIDER tour....a bit of a let down, but we "got" the Toni Basil choreography....and loved his musicians, esp. Carlos Alomar on guitar. I was turned off by his move with the Sales Brothers....TIN MACHINE. When I did see Bowie in NYC's Village/Chelsea....it was most often in later PM hours....8-9-10pm...often when record stores and book stores on 8th Street....on 6th Avenue were closing. I did cry when he died....had seen a photo from the premiere of LAZARUS the month before he died, I believe, in the NY DAILY NEWS which I have rarely looked through in recent years. He looked well and then WHAM....dead. Similar with PRINCE, a few months later. I'm looking through as much interviews with BOWIE as I can handle...IGGY PPOP and his producer Tony give a nice perspective. Hope his daughter is doing OK.

[@tr3vk4m]

@@glennfromthebronx What a touching comment. Thank you.

[@powertuber3.047]

Bowie was always brilliant and articulate in an interview.

[@writerjames8284]

For me there has never been a music artist as talented as David Bowie. He could do anything act, sing, played on Broadway as the elephant Man and cryptically acclaimed. The man who fell to earth a master piece of a film. Ziggi stardust such a iconic album in music history . The guy had such grace and class. Then when it was time to leave this world he went out with such dignity and left us with a album of the quality as black Star. The word genius is used to often but not in Bowie's case. He sprinkled stardust where ever he went .

[@manbearpig7521]

Goodbye Mr Lawrence was awesome.

[@henri372]

Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence

[@colletteschnoor5986]

You can see how much he genuinely enjoyed music and his job and i love it so much

[@turekjames1274]

He aged so well. As a teen female I bought his scary monsters album. Still listen to it. Then MTV came out, blue jean became my favorite song. Wish he were still on earth. So much to say....

[@glamdolly30]

It's clear Bowie is the most content and centred he's ever been - he's found happiness with Iman. He's so chilled, he's tolerating this clumsy interviewer's awful, stilted questions with incredible grace! I'm so glad he met Iman, this great man deserved that wonderful lady and the family life they created together. It underpinned the last decades of his life, and gave him the work life balance that was always missing. Love is the only drug worth getting hooked on!

[@ripme6616]

That was a great interview... just a bit of an Aussie stiff. I think David Bowie found him Charming

[@katieking6845]

Yes wow so happy chill grounded

[@sableshepherd2485]

What an amazing interview....Bowie must've been comfortable with that gent...he was extremely relaxed and honest with few obvious concerns in freely chatting...so nice to see. Thanks for sharing!!

[@BoutYoungAnnaLee]

I love how normal he became in his latter years! What a funny, sweet man and a breathtaking artist. Love his humour and wisdom

[@LisaGayleDE]

Beautiful interview, beautiful man lovely to see him with his feet firmly on the ground. His legacy, he gave us joy.

[@lizwilliamson8332]

I’ve been secretly quietly in love with David Bowie and his music since I was 8 years old. I never tire of looking at him and listening to him talk 💕

[@maureenhorrigan7151]

David Bowie was an ordinary man, who had revolutionary ideas. Exceptional artist.

[@pattycassiani1352]

Sempre sorridente....sempre educato...un vero gentleman...un genio come lui avrebbe potuto essere molto più arrogante ma Bowie era un uomo intelligente...ci manca la sua musica..ci manca il suo sorriso....ci manca Ziggy...love Bowie

[@paragoncafe]

I'm weeping & utterly speechless.... this world will never be the same without you Davie Jones. Thank you & RIP.

[@MisAnnThorpe]

Pull yourself out of it man(?).

[@kevcatnip7589]

LEGEND ,,,, Hate his music being insulted everywhere now /////broadway hams

[@MsAppassionata]

Lloyd Gittens Leave him alone. Of course many people have died. That doesn’t make it any less painful if you’re a fan. I still grieve over the loss of John Lennon, George Harrison, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Jimi Hendrix, and Michael Jackson, to name a few.

[@Ladykoshka1]

I was lucky enough to see him live 10 times from Ziggy in 1973 until 2006.A true legend.

[@JamesDeWeaver]

Incredible, you were BEYOND lucky looking back now, most fortunate indeed!

[@andikadevai576]

First time seeing him talking about being a capricorn... so sweet.

[@ripme6616]

And Catholic

[@alysiamerdavid-wasser9165]

I read about it. He said: "I'm really a Capricorn. I'm a goat. I love to climb hills & mountains." I have an astrology book that has his rising sign as Libra, (which would explain his courtesy) but he's had his chart done & it's Aquarius. He's always on about books & curiosity, so that makes sense. (Phil Collins is an Aquarius.. *shrug*) His moon sign is Leo.✌

[@Ruhma.]

@@alysiamerdavid-wasser9165 I've been trying to find that interview where he says that since forever

[@ahlamahlam8513]

البداية الجنه

[@luxball_52]

anybody have a time stamp?? I keep missing it I think, but as a capricorn it'd be fun to hear him bring it up

[@billthibault1841]

In hindsight, David Bowie was such an enigma. constantly reinventing himself, his public persona. I've been a fan off and on for decades, but his last trick, coming out with a most curious and wonderful record, then adding an EP to it, then Releasing Blackstar as we hear he died of cancer that the public did not know he had! Amazing!

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Such an interesting, intelligent and authentic man, and when you factor in all of that creative skill and energy, his humility and openness is all the more amazing, what a loss his death has been to us all.

[@JamesDeWeaver]

Agreed & Pinned #Peace

[@lsporter88]

Really well said. I absolutely agree.

[@emilycampbell5798]

I'm not one to Pine over idols but I continue to mourn David Bowie, even more now that I see the full scope of his life and his wisdom. How lucky we got to witness this transcendent artist in our lifetime ❤️🎁❤️

[@rjreddenbaker4351]

Such a thoughtful man at that age. That same set of questions at 28 would have left such a different impression on us. Amazing how we can continue to grow as long as we go after meaningful relationships that we allow to mold us and the passions that light our fire! RIP DB. The world is a little darker without you.

[@manofaction1807]

David Bowie is one of those timeless musicians that everyone aspires to. He set the mark, and set it higher then a lot of his contemporaries. Musicians and listeners are all the more better for it.

[@JamesDeWeaver]

💯%🙌

[@fabianlecoultredowns1282]

It’s incredible that at the very end he finally made a musical

[@thatyoutubechannel9953]

When he said Lennon was a huge influence on his music, I thought to myself how amazing it would be to one day talk to and write with David Bowie. Can't fucking believe how many of the people I absolutely adore are dead or dying. I'll never meet almost any of my current idols.

[@redoz9768]

he wrote with Lennon.

[@johnc3403]

That's because people are much more interesting when they are dead.

[@MisAnnThorpe]

@@johnc3403 : They're usually much nicer too!

[@theWARMJET]

Fame

[@cgdavies6794]

I was introduced to Bowie by a flatmate at 16 years old. We would listen to album after album and we had all of his albums. Whenever he released a new album we would buy it that day. Today I was the same up until he passed. What an artist, personality, writer performer and a nice guy. Missed terribly. RIP Iconic legend.

[@32mybelle]

He was such a genius and such a handsome man! I miss him! Thank you for posting!

[@prodigalretrod]

Had to laugh when he said he'd like to be remembered for having great haircuts, as I'd already been thinking "damn, wish I had hair that good"!

[@johnunderwood3132]

So glad we have these gems to watch forever!! What a treat

[@JamesDeWeaver]

Part 2 of this interview is pinned in the comment section!🤯✅

[@HensleyDon]

My first money making band was in highschool ('65) but I came in to my own as a weekend warrior from '71 for about 28 years. Bowie fascinated me because I got paid for recognizable cover music while Bowie was always coming out with impressive yet non-mainstream music. It would have cleared the dance floor to have played his stuff (If I'd been able to get my band at the time to play it) but that doesn't mean that he didn't impress the living sh*t out of me! I'll never forget watching him on Midnight Special or Rock Concert with Mick Ronson. Bowie's boldness with constantly unexpected metamorphosis of both image and music constantly amazed me. Imo, his place in "Rock History" as an innovator is unique.

[@seanyboi234]

I was devastated when he died, it's not fair, he should have lived to be 100, same with Lou Reed

[@angelocean5556]

Check out Jack stevens interview the news the day he died on KZbin. His apparent manager. Read the comments 🙏

[@mirinewman-kemp8222]

100

[@luish777]

Wow the honesty and humility,, could this guy be more down to earth and very smart man., it's amazing he made it out of that darkness.

[@billtaylor4224]

From a fan from the early 70's on and have all the records I will always miss you David and all the music you never had a chance to write.

[@badgurl5758]

He was truely one of our greatest artist of all time! Rest Easy David 🥀 Your will live on in your music forever!.

[@hodgod1056]

A true great. A genuine down to earth who probably doesn't believe in his own hype. A much loved genius whose music will continue just like Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi and co.

[@nunyabiz2889]

Every single interview I've seen Bowie give, he, every single time, comes across as such a friendly, kind person. Lovely man. Wonderful music. Greatly missed.

[@Lenzo8449]

The man was brilliant. An absolute musical genius.

[@JamesDeWeaver]

Agreed 100%

[@kdub7176]

Wasn’t sure what prolific things I wanted to say about Bowie because there are so many! I just love him and he is dearly missed! He is truly the greatest that I’ve ever encountered! God bless you David bowie!! we miss you thanks for all that you’ve done!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and your talent! I adore you always!

[@superdave174]

David Bowie's music will always be some of the greatest songs come out of England. I am proud to be Half English and to have such a great song writer give the world such beautiful music. You are so missed David rest in Peace and all your Fans Love you and thank you for the music you gave the world.

[@blackmore4]

I don't understand. What does your being English have to do with anything? Pride in something we had nothing to do with (DNA/heritage) doesn't make any sense to me.

[@archaic9525]

Art is not about nationality.

[@9496TULL]

One of my favorite artist. Loved all his music. But I have to say the 80’s was my favorite era of his music Great artist and a super nice guy The Glass Spider Tour. One of the best ever

[@MizzesB]

Wanted to write a musical...at a young age- David Bowie wrote a Musical...the longest musical ever to be performed 💚💚💚💚

[@lanabanana68]

how eloquent,personable and intelligent was Bowie....sigh,a beautiful beautiful man

[@nureinherz]

thanks so much for uploading this, very interesting! I´m stunned and stunned again, of how intelligent this man was. I mean apart from his genius as an artist, expecially concerning music, but also about every other topic that he talks about, always makes me think again: "Wow, he was the best!" So glad he survived the cocain-years. Sometimes I find myself spending more time to listen to interviews than to his music. How interesting it must have been in his company, especially during these later years...

[@JamesDeWeaver]

Your comment is very appreciated, so much so I had to pin it! Cheers mate!

[@nureinherz]

thanks very much, that´s really nice :-)

[@nureinherz]

don't know why and did never see any interview with his manager so nothing I can say about that.

[@mickmerrifield6583]

DeFries represented Bowie through his rise to stardom, reputedly making more money from the deal than the star himself.

[@nureinherz]

mick merrifield I see. Thanks for the information, mick merrifield 👍

[@froyaenarvid9935]

hes so transparent and genuine i love it

[@snakey973]

Hard to believe 12 yrs later he died- he looks so youthful here

[@DoodooSwaggy]

I could listen to him talk all day. He always seems like such a kind man. Like you could have a smoke with him and it wouldn't matter that he was David Bowie.

[@JamesDeWeaver]

I completely agree w/ you 100%, thanks for the terrific comment too!

[@DoodooSwaggy]

@@JamesDeWeaver Of course. I miss him. His music saved my life.

[@JamesDeWeaver]

@@DoodooSwaggy He'll live on , and others in the future will also find solace in his music just as those like you & me who were fortunate enough to live in the time of David Bowie! Rest in #Peace David Bowie

[@DoodooSwaggy]

Rest in Peace. He'll always live on

[@andrearaimey3665]

Bill Tetley His music saved my life as well. I was mentally ill and in the summer of 2017,I was going through tons of shit. I mean,things were really going wrong in my life. The first song that I liked by Bowie was “Life on Mars” and “Starman”. I listened to Starman and Fame and that’s when I first got my love of him and his music. I watched his interviews and fell in love with his whole Ziggy Stardust persona. Ziggy was the shit!!! To this day,I still feel a sense of sadness. I miss him a lot. It feels like he was my father or husband. I was also in love with David Jones. He was a loving,great father and a wonderful husband. It’s like I knew him before I heard his music. RIP David Bowie. I hope you’re enjoying the view. ❤️❤️

[@jacksaintjack2844]

Pure creative genius. The c.over photo on Aladdin Sane is the ultimate cool hairtcut

[@artlover1477]

When I see Bowie in this interview so happy and engaged, it also saddens me to know it was this tour that he had this heart attack. We lost him for pretty much seven years.

[@jasintosamora1103]

I remember seeing him on Midnight Special in 1977 as he performed Heroes. As a kid I thought that was the weirdest thing I've ever seen. A couple of days later I bought the album. Highly talented man. RIP

[@rosalugo5723]

I love David Bowie , grew up hearing his awesome fantastic, one of a kind music to my ears. He will always be rememberd / not forgotten. R.i.p. David .

[@iamgort70]

Saw David in every concert he performed in Australia...loved him all my life. He was/is a G.E.N.I.U.S

[@thoughtsonfitness3249]

A very respectful interviewer asking many questions and perhaps himself wishing he had longer .....? David seemed so happy here ..... I miss his work.... and his articulate manner....

[@Tyldenfilm]

Love watching Bowie interviews. Such a wonderful man.

[@katherenewedic8076]

"making love to his ego, Ziggy got sucked up into his mind" best line ever

[@dsjump]

Not so much a musician per se, but an artist who chose music as his medium.

[@bradparker9664]

Outstanding observation, Mr. Jump.

[@voodoochild1975az]

Yeah, when they were struggling with 'writer' or 'performer'... 'Artist' is what I kept thinking. Capital A intentional.

[@omarelbadani5058]

Steve Jump crazzy satais

[@mcblahflooper94]

Isn't that... What... A musician is? I guess you could be a musician in that you play things people tell you to vs being a songwriter, but a good musician IS an artist that chose music as their medium

[@aprilgosa5779]

Jason Dubya music is art so Mr Jump is correct David Bowie is a musician but he is so much more from what I could tell

[@jimlegacy]

I seen David Bowie in concert in the mid-seventies in Milwaukee Wisconsin, I was in high school great artists I believe it was the Ziggy Stardust tour. 1975 or 76. Always liked his music through the years!

[@ericbuffalo752]

I would have given anything to meet Mr Bowie ! I've loved his music and his beautiful voice since I was a teenager! !! God rest his soul !

[@joekilduff5809]

For the first time in my life I've been listing too the much loved John lennon.these songs are amazing.