Best Bowie detail I've seen since he died

[Masato]

Not a huge fan... don't like the celebrity worship/grieving.

Respect to a cool career, RIP, etc

But I did find this pretty badass:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-n ... ce-7161447

David Bowie turned down chance to be knighted by the Queen



David Bowie challenged social conventions outside of his music when he turned down a CBE and Knighthood.

The Ziggy Stardust singer was offered a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 2000, which the Queen awards to those who have made “a distinguished, innovative contribution to any area” of British life.

While most would be flattered with the gesture, he refused it, explaining at the time: “I seriously don’t know what it’s for.”

Then in 2003 he rejected a knighthood in recognition of “having a major contribution” to British life which was “inspirational and significant… over a long period of time.”

While musical pals Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John and Sir Mick Jagger are among the few elite rock stars who have accepted the award, Bowie again declined, saying: “I would never have any intention of accepting anything like that. It’s not what I spent my life working for.”

[Canuckster]

wow, good for him,

he was still a heathen satanist though.

[Som-Pong]

Don't talk yourself down cuck.

[Redneck]

He definitely went by the beat of his own drum. Even when he went from having a cult following and being a niche artist to becoming a commercial pop-star in the 80's, it was because he wanted to prove something to himself. He got out of trying to be a Top 40 artist by the late 80's and later said that being a corporate rock star was a horrible and despotic environment, and he chilled out on drugs for a couple of years to get over it. He also maintained control over the rights to his music, which meant that he didn't have to kiss ass or worry about his next big hit.