So, a bit of melancholy last night, as I toured the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, gazing at Bowie's stage costumes for his different tours. If you've never been to the Rock Hall, here is what it looks like at night (not my photo):
Currently on special exhibit is the Herb Ritts' collection of photographs, ranging from Tina Turner to Justin Timberlake. He is known for his black and white portraits of celebrities and as the director of some wildly popular videos, such as Chris Isaak's 'Wicked Games.' Here were two of my favorites:
My favorite part of touring the hall is to discover something new. The latest exhibit of 2015 inductees included Green Day, with the most charming essay written by a 9 year old Billie Joe Armstrong. In it, he wrote about how he would have a famous band some day that would make everyone who heard their music happy. Oh, and if the music thing didn't work out, he'd be a football player. He was just going to be famous. The last line read, "I'd bet on it!" Good call, Billie Joe. And very neat handwriting, for a 9 year old boy!
You may wonder what I was doing at the Rock Hall on a cold, January evening? We were there to see our Godson perform at the High School Rock Off! I am a proud Godmother!
Awesome he got to perform there indeed. Looks all lit up at night. Bowie sure had great songs.
ReplyDeleteIt was his third time to perform there. They've never won, but like they say, it's an honor to just be there.
DeleteIt so sad. I've been thinking about him all week.
ReplyDeleteYes, me too. The Lazarus video freaks me out.
DeleteIt's official now... Life isn't fair. Ask Alan Rickman. :(
DeleteIt seems as though January is taking a lot of people out.
DeleteSome people say, 'Such is life.' I just think it's depressing.
DeleteYes...sad.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I love Chris Isaak's music!
I only know his Wicked Games song. Awesome voice!
DeleteYes, I was VERY sad to hear about David Bowie. In fact, I know MANY people who felt the same as you and I. I don't think I realized how many people were Bowie fans; especially from the younger generation.
ReplyDelete"His music has been the soundtrack to so many of my generation."
For me as well! I remember an album of his which I had, Diamond Dogs, in the mid 70's.
Bowie was one-of-a-kind, wasn't he? He was very special!
Love the two photographs you chose!
"We were there to see our Godson perform at the High School Rock Off! I am a proud Godmother!"
That's AWESOME!
Thanks so much for sharing such a beautiful tribute post about Bowie!
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A very special and unique talent. Rare to have someone span so many generations. And he kept changing his sound to keep it fresh. I just read that he recorded other music that will be released in the future. Unreal.
DeleteCongratulations on your Godson! Most awesome! I've never been to the Rock and Hall of Fame, but it's on my list. And now that you've had family rock the house, I've got to go!
ReplyDeleteI was bummed when I heard about David Bowie's death and it really hit me when a TV station played some video off his last album.
He's blindfolded in a hospital bed and he sings about being free. Clearly he knew he wasn't long for this earth. Godspeed, Major Tom!
The Rock Hall is worth going to if you love rock and are interested in its roots. I think people our age enjoy it more than the youngsters.
DeleteThe Lazarus video disturbed me. It was genius, though.
I was never a big fan of Bowie - his 70s androgynous persona just sorta left me. . . 'huh?'
ReplyDeleteMade my pilgrimage to the Rock Hall in '08. As you say, the stuff on the roots of rock-n-roll was absolutely fascinating. . .
Really? I think most artistic geniuses are a bit 'out there.' The beauty of Bowie is that he kept changing.
DeleteSo glad you enjoyed the Rock Hall!
Its really so sad :(
ReplyDeleteHow neat you could be there seeing your godson performing! What an honor in so many ways. What a cool place to visit too!
ReplyDeleteI was shocked about David Bowie's passing; didn't realize he was sick, but then a lot of others didn't either. I wasn't a big fan of his; enjoyed a few pieces of what he did. He was legendary indeed.
I think we are now getting to that age where a lot of the performers we grew up with and enjoyed in our young adult lives will be sadly passing. I think I was more shocked about Glenn Frey's passing.
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Yes, it's been a weird month with so many famous people passing away. I read an article at the first of the year about how many people die in January every year. I had never thought about it.
DeleteIt's funny, I know Bowie was a great pioneer both musically and aesthetically, but I could never get excited about him. Other musicians got under my skin in a way he never did. Like Amy Winehouse and Annie Lennox. But I liked the way he rejected the idea of a fancy funeral and just went for a quiet cremation. I'd like the same when my time comes.
ReplyDeleteMusic...the great unifier and divider, no? While one artist can speak to someone, it's just noise to the next person.
DeleteSo sad and gutted about Bowie. Lovely post. Thanks.
DeleteGreetings from London.
Greetings and thank you.
DeleteOh, I wouldn't say Bowie's music was "just noise". It was very original, but it never grabbed me emotionally.
DeleteIt's sad that it seems like a lot of the older generation of celebrities have passed away this month.
ReplyDeleteIt's been rather crazy, hasn't it?
Delete'tis that season of life when we'll be losing more and more. Bowie never did much for me but then I wasn't all that rocky to begin with.
ReplyDeleteI didn't figure you were a fan!
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