Bowie’s rock ’n’ roll spirit
Nathan Azarcon
Musician
I thought he was immortal.
Miggy Matute Bassist, Blue Jean Junkies; editor, Radio Republic Initial reaction: Shock. How do you feel about it now? I think it’s too early to absorb how I feel about his passing.
David Bowie fanboy moment: The 1972 album “Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” was the first Bowie album that I heard. I fell in love with the music instantly and now, 20 plus years later, I still listen to it regularly. If you haven’t seen the DVD of the Ziggy Stardust concert, you gotta get a copy and digest everything.
Favorite song/album/film and why: It’s impossible to pick a favorite Bowie song or album or film. When one is a fanatic of an artist who has accomplished so much, how do you merely pick one? Bowie had a career that spanned 50 years.
How has David Bowie influenced you? I wouldn’t say that Bowie has influenced my life and person to the point where everything I am is an expression of his work, but I really dig his rock ’n’ roll spirit and incredible songwriting skills. His ability to transform in order to express his moods also inspires and often helps me understand my different emotions. Put it this way: Bowie’s music gets me through a lot of tough times. It also helps me celebrate bliss and freedom!