10 years ago today, David Bowie took his final bow and released his final album.
Recorded in secret in New York City throughout the first half of 2015 with his longtime co-producer Tony Visconti and jazz musicians Donny McCaslin, Jason Lindner, Tim Lefebvre and Mark Guiliana, Blackstar was Bowie's very last album. He released the record on Jan 8. 2016, the day of his 69th birthday.
Two days later, the singer passed away due to a private 18-month battle with liver cancer. Taking inspiration from artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Death Grips, many of the lyrics on Blackstar feature the common theme of death, with many songs being told from the point-of-view of the dead or dying. Though the record only has seven tracks, it was the fifth best-selling album of that year and his only album to top the Billboard 200. Visconti said the album was a parting gift for his fans after his death.
Blackstar was met with commercial success, topping charts in many countries, and many publications cite the record as one of his best albums. It also won three Grammys and the British Album of the Year award at the Brits in 2017.
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On Thursday, many fans went to social media to praise the late singer and his final goodbye, which still resonates with many to this day.
"10 yrs ago today, David Bowie released his final album 'Blackstar.' A masterful record dealing with death, mortality, and transcendence made while he was dying of cancer," a fan posted. It's one of the most profoundly moving albums I've ever heard and my favorite record of the 2010s ★."
"What a great final album by this legend!" a fan wrote on X, along with a clip from one of Bowie's music videos.
"Genius way to bow out," one said. "Still gives me chills."
"The ultimate parting gift from the Starman. Still hits different 10 years later," one user commented. "Thank you, David. ★ #BowieForever."
"Ten years on, Blackstar remains a bold farewell," another wrote. "Bowie turned his goodbye into art, leaving us with an album that still challenges and inspires."
"the album releasing in the last 2 days of his life is the perfect representation of that often talked about profound clarity right before death," a fan commented. "Bowie devoted his last months of life when he knew he was gonna die for one last hurrah. and he delivered. I will always respect that!"
David Bowie performing at The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for Aids Awareness, at Wembley Stadium on April 20, 1992.Nigel Wright/Mirrorpix/Getty Images
Born David Robert Jones, Bowie was an English singer and actor who rose to fame in the 1970s. After releasing many unsuccessful singles and a self-titled debut album in 1967, he put out his song "Space Oddity" in 1969, which became his first top-five entry on the UK singles chart. His alter-ego as Ziggy Stardust and the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars won him his popularity during the glam-rock era in 1972. Since then, the "Let's Dance" singer released 21 more studio albums and gone on multiple world tours.
In addition to his success in music, Bowie acted in multiple movies, including The Man Who Fell to Earth, Labyrinth, The Last Temptation of Christ, Everybody Loves Sunshine and more. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians ever.
Bowie's final album, Blackstar, is available on all streaming platforms, as well as the rest of his discography.
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