Over the years, so much has been said and written about David Bowie. 

I can tell you with certainty, from my experiences in his presence, that he’s a kind, gentle, funny, and engaging man, incredibly capable of putting you at ease, and leaving with even more admiration for him than you had as a ‘fan’.

 

Now, as we approach March 11^th, and the release of David’s first album in ten years, comes this excellent series of quotes, that peer inside Bowie’s personality from some of the people who’ve been close to him.

 

 

I got to know David when he was living in Switzerland. He was the most charming man, probably one of the most talented, charismatic people I’ve ever been involved with: great company, very funny and a brilliantly dangerous mind – interesting dark corners.

Queen Drummer Roger Taylor.

 

David knows so much, the conversation never gets dull. When I first worked with him in the late 70′s, I was a naive youngster from Kentucky and he was like a mentor to me. One time, we went to the Prado in Madrid and he amazed me with his knowledge of paintings and painters. He knew all this wonderful trivia that made my museum visit so much more interesting. David Bowie as museum tour guide! I tipped him at the end.

Guitarist Adrian Belew

 

 

 

For the complete series of thoughts about David Bowie, from band members, ex-lovers, managers, and more, click through to the piece from England’s The Guardian

 

 

For the complete series of thoughts about David Bowie, from band members, ex-lovers, managers, and more, click through to the piece from England’s The Guardian