‘Nobody sounded like him’
Myrene Academia
Musician
Initial reaction: I couldn’t believe it. I was just listening to “Blackstar.”
How do you feel about it now? A deep sense of loss. Like a cultural beacon went out.
David Bowie fangirl moment: I was probably 13 or 14 and a huge fan of Top 40 radio. So between the “Under Pressure” single and the “Let’s Dance” album. Nobody sounded like him. I just backtracked from there.
Favorite song/album/film and why:
Might be “Under Pressure,” because that was the first one I really liked. Honorable mentions: “Heroes,” “Modern Love” and “Little Wonder.” Really, there should be a favorite for every Bowie you encounter.
How has David Bowie influenced you? Bowie was never afraid to start all over again and do something he hadn’t done before. That takes a lot of courage and smarts.