DANCE MUSIC MOURNS PASSING OF BOWIE
Goldie, Giorgio Moroder & Carl Craig among those paying respect to the legendary singer
Artists from the world of dance music have joined the outpouring of tributes to David Bowie, who passed away yesterday.
Drum and bass pioneer Goldie shared a photo of him with the singer on Facebook, writing: “Thank you David, It was a pleasure to call you a friend. You're an icon, an inspiration and a fearless creator.”
Posted by Goldie on Monday, 11 January 2016
Carl Craig highlighted Bowie’s influence on techno, tweeting:
RIP David Bowie. He has been in my life since I was a young boy. He inspired Kraftwerk so he also inspired Techno music
— carl craig (@carlcraignet) January 11, 2016
Synth disco legend Giorgio Moroder, who collaborated with Bowie on ‘Cat People’, posted a photo of the two together in the studio.
What a great loss... I was fortunate to work with a genius on "Cat People." #davidbowie
Posted by Giorgio Moroder on Monday, 11 January 2016
Brighton producer Leon Vynehall thanked Bowie for shaping his formative years:
im so genuinely devastated to hear of bowie's death. listening to hunky dory for the first time at 16 changed everything for me.
— l l ɐ ɥ ǝ u ʎ ʌ (@vynehall) January 11, 2016
i just realised i lost my virginity listening to the rise and fall of ziggy stardust. thanks, dave.
— l l ɐ ɥ ǝ u ʎ ʌ (@vynehall) January 11, 2016
German producer Anja Schneider also paid tribute to Bowie, writing on Facebook: "The first love of my life and will always be my hero. RIP".
French producer Laurent Garnier took to Twitter to express his sadness at Bowie's passing:
Good bye Mr David Robert Jones - Your music meant so much to me!. https://t.co/v27KzP2iji
— Laurent Garnier (@laurentgarnier) January 11, 2016