Today, we turn to an artist who never seemed entirely earthbound.David Bowie.For some listeners, Bowie is the sound of discovery: that first moment you realize a song, a costume, a performance can make the world feel bigger than the town you’re standing in.
For others, he’s a gallery of snapshots:
Ziggy Stardust in orange hair and stardust makeup.
The Thin White Duke in a waistcoat and a stare like a searchlight.
Jareth in Labyrinth, juggling crystal balls and rewiring childhoods.
And finally, the enigmatic figure of Blackstar, composing a farewell while the rest of us didn’t yet know to call it goodbye.
Tonight, I’d like to walk through Bowie’s life and work in a way that fits this series:
his background,
his influence,
his first appearances in the United States,
and the movies that made him more than “just” a rock star.
Thank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.
