Remembering David Bowie (1947 - 2016)
Music critic Carl Wilson, collaborator Emm Gryner, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, music journalist Laurie Brown and more reflect on the legacy of David Bowie.
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Following the death of cultural giant David Bowie, colleagues and admirers offer their tributes. In order of on air appearance:
- Music critic Carl Wilson: "He was one of the great pop manipulators"
- Bowie collaborator Emm Gryner: "You can't make a big enough deal about him"
- Chris Hadfield on his stellar connection to Space Oddity
- Laurie Brown on interviewing Bowie: "He was so friggin' smart"
- CBC archives: David Bowie on "alien rockstar" Ziggy Stardust
- Bowie exhibit curator: "He was a one-man internet machine"
Plus, listen to q producer Mitch Pollock's overview of the conversation unfolding online, with commentary from Bowie's son, his producer, and many high-profile friends.
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