Artists Pay Tribute to David Bowie

David Bowie's fans and collaborators have paid tribute to the icon across social media this morning following the announcement of his death. Iggy Pop, Kanye West, Win Butler, St. Vincent, Pharrell, Carrie Brownstein, and many more paid their respects. Tony Visconti, Bowie's longtime producer, who worked on Blackstar, also shared a tribute.

 

He always did what he wanted to do. And he wanted to do it his way and he wanted to do it the best way. His death was...

Posted by Tony Visconti on Monday, 11 January 2016

MESSAGE FROM IGGY: "David’s friendship was the light of my life. I never met such a brilliant person. He was the best there is. - Iggy Pop"

— Iggy Pop (@IggyPop) January 11, 2016

David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 11, 2016

NO

A photo posted by St. Vincent (@st_vincent) onJan 10, 2016 at 11:19pm PST

rest in peace David Bowie .

— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) January 11, 2016

Jesus Christ. Goodbye.

A photo posted by Carrie Brownstein (@carrie_rachel) onJan 10, 2016 at 11:57pm PST

David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace  #RIPDavidBowie

— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) January 11, 2016

Goodbye friend. So many tears, and so lucky to have passed in the same solar system.

A photo posted by djwindows98 (@djwindows98) onJan 10, 2016 at 11:25pm PST

Bowie existed so all of us misfits learned that an oddity was a precious thing. he changed the world forever.

— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) January 11, 2016

#RIP David Bowie #StardustHeaven

A photo posted by Big Boi (@therealbigboi) onJan 11, 2016 at 12:25am PST

can't believe it. we will forever be inspired by/love u, bowie http://pic.twitter.com/oXMq6HuhWY

— HAIM (@HAIMtheband) January 11, 2016

See you in Valhalla Black Star

A photo posted by QOTSA (@queensofthestoneage) onJan 11, 2016 at 12:05am PST

Forever

A photo posted by Caroline Polachek (@carolineplz) onJan 10, 2016 at 11:30pm PST

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— BRAINFEEDER (@BRAINFEEDER) January 11, 2016

Spent a substantial time studying and learning this great mans music at school. Mr. Bowie.. Us and planet Earth will miss you.

A photo posted by Disclosure (@disclosure) onJan 10, 2016 at 11:11pm PST

A True Legend. David Bowie. RIP

— Gary Numan (@numanofficial) January 11, 2016

Lost a real one

A video posted by diplo (@diplo) onJan 10, 2016 at 11:51pm PST

 

It's not often I truly cry at the loss of an artist but I'm devastated. He meant so much. Goodbye David Bowie and our youth. We loved you. X

— Marc Almond (@MarcAlmond) January 11, 2016

Farewell Major Tom ... There are no words. RIP David, another hero remembered #legend #davidbowie

A photo posted by Courtney Love Cobain (@courtneylove) onJan 11, 2016 at 12:15am PST

was in a session when the news about Bowie broke. we watched "black star". the session was over. no point.

— el-p (@therealelp) January 11, 2016

So sad about Bowie then thought about the Dancing In The Streets video now pmsl. Not handling this well.

— stuart braithwaite (@plasmatron) January 11, 2016

David Has Gone To Mars. Earth Thanks You #BowieChangedUs

A photo posted by Questlove Gomez (@questlove) onJan 10, 2016 at 11:05pm PST

Don't believe in yourself / Don't deceive with belief / Knowledge comes with death's release Bowie

— Dustin Payseur (@dustinpayseur) January 11, 2016

Thank you for the gift of sound and vision, David Bowie. RIP. http://pic.twitter.com/Z5UkB6xeQV

— Nikolai Fraiture (@N_Fraiture) January 11, 2016

R.I.P to a true inspiration and original ✨ http://pic.twitter.com/7KXtD6pzhJ

— little dragon (@LittleDragon) January 11, 2016

RIP to a true decades long inspiration, a hero http://pic.twitter.com/ncdBb2eqPk

— LAUREL HALO (@LaurelHalo) January 11, 2016

I feel like the wind has been knocked out of me - I was not ready for this. RIP Bowie.

— Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) January 11, 2016

Thank you David, It was a pleasure to call you a friend. You're an icon, an inspiration and a fearless creator. It's...

Posted by Goldie on Monday, 11 January 2016

 

David Bowie was a huge influence on me throughout my life... The original star-man returned to the stars. Thank you for everything you brought us. RIP David Bowie xx

Posted by Florence + The Machine on Monday, 11 January 2016

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