Legacy Accomplished

We forget there is an end to life. Some people avoid it, while others eagerly wait to get into heaven. Let’s face it, death is not an easy subject to talk about, it happens everyday. However, we cope with it the best way we can. In this case the world is going to need a lot of coping because a legend has died. David Bowie has passed on January 10, 2016 weeks within the New Year, and two days after his 69^th birthday. The multitalented artist discreetly battled with liver cancer. He did what some artist refused to do…battle with liver cancer quietly. He didn’t make a public appearance, or an interview about his battle with cancer. He did what he loved to do and that was to make music for his fans and the people that loved him.

Bowie discovered his musical talent at a young age. From the moment he played his first instrument, he knew creating great music would happen in only a matter of time.  People gravitate to his music like a dry sponge desperate for water. His lyrics stayed in people’s head at any given time. From the sound of the introduction, people knew Bowie was on the radio with his distinctive voice. He filled up many stadiums with thousands of people singing along to his music. That had to be a great feeling, much so that he continued to create music up until his last album, which was released two days prior to his death. His music uplift, soothe, and built people’s confidence, character, and personality. While newspapers and magazine articles will focus on different parts of David Bowie life, I want to take a moment to talk about something he left behind-his legacy.

Music like Space Oddity, Heroes, and Let’s Dance are just a few of his distinctive yet attractive sounds. His music will not go unnoticed, you’ve heard his music before, trust me. Legends have a tendency to draw people to their music, without them knowing their name. He started making music in the late 60’s his song titled, Space Oddity, reached United Kingdom’s singles chart at number five. Can you imagine your first single reaching the top of any single’s chart? Some people just hope to have their families like their music and get a couple of people in the neighborhood to talk about it. Bowie on the other hand had the entire United Kingdom engrossed with his sound. His first album self-titled David Bowie was not a big success. However, he continued to make magic happen and once Space Oddity single came out, it was matchless and he didn’t have a problem expressing his art from that day forward.

His style was remarkable and set trends. No one is sure if Bowie changed his style with the times, or if his style is what changed the times. He was never afraid to put on clothes that appeared too tight, bright, or darn right unattractive. He expressed his personality through his fashion in addition to his music. Face painting captivated fans, celebrities that looked up to him respected his imagine and duplicated it at some point in their career. Look at Lady Gaga for instance, or even Madonna, see the resemblance?  His hairstyle changed drastically from short to long, or bold to natural inconsistently. He was always his true self and that’s what people will remember when they hear David Bowie.

With wife Iman

As family gather funeral arrangements, and people express their sorrows on social media, the world will come together as they remember a legend. Sadly, the world stood still after hearing the news about Bowie’s death. Fans came together in London to sing songs from the legendary singer, some cried, and entertainers paid their respect as they talked about what he did in the industry. Bowie knew his days were numbered. He stayed around close family and friends, as they regretfully knew his time was coming too. He released an album and the way his producers tell it, he did with a purpose. Although his soul is not on earth with us, his music will live through the speakers of those that call themselves his fans. Trust me, David Bowie’s music will not go unnoticed because that is not what legends do. They leave messages just like Bowie did, he said, “look up, I’m in heaven.” Just know he’s smiling upon us and living peacefully in a new place he now calls home.