MALVERN’S Carnival Records store will be celebrating the life of legendary David Bowie today (Saturday).
Bosses of the Church Street shop will pay homage to the 69-year-old star who died last Sunday following an 18-month battle with cancer.
The day will feature Bowie costumes, bands, singers, poets, artists, vinyl DJs and a prize draw. Money is being raised for Macmillan Cancer Support throughout the fun-filled event.
Carnival Records manager Chris Heard said: “I’m a big fan of David Bowie and it was so upsetting to hear that he died. Having a David Bowie just seemed the right thing to do as he was such an iconic figure in the world of music.”
The day of celebration starts at 11.30am.
See pictures of the day-long event in the next edition of the Malvern Observer – out on Wednesday (January 20).
TRIBUTES around the world and here in Worcestershire have been paid to legendary music star David Bowie.
The star, known to millions in the 1970s and 80s around the world, died at the age of 69 following an 18-month battle of cancer.
A statement on Bowie’s Facebook page said: “David Bowie died peacefully today (Sunday) surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer.
“While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief.”
Bowie was born in London in 1947. He released 25 studio albums in a career spanning more than six decades and a range of musical styles, including iconic hits such as Changes, Let’s Dance, Heroes and Space Oddity, and albums such as The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars (1972), Hunky Dory (1972), and Diamond Dogs (1974).
Former singer Toyah Wilcox, who lives in Pershore, tweeted: “Never has there been such genius and I doubt there will ever be again.
“Thank u DAVID BOWIE for everything. God bless you.”
Madonna said on her Facebook page: “I’m devastated.
“David Bowie changed the course of my life forever.
“I already had many of his records and was so inspired by the way he played with gender confusion .
“Was both masculine and feminine. Funny and serious. Clever and wise. His lyrics were witty ironic and mysterious.”
Official Charts Company chief executive Martin Talbot said: “Today is an awful day for all lovers of music. And the fact that David Bowie’s new album Blackstar was on course for number one this week, even before today’s terrible news says everything about his continuing relevance – over 40 years since his first hit records.
“But we are expecting a huge surge for a wide range of Bowie albums in this week’s official albums chart. Bowie made so many great albums, constantly reinventing himself, that everyone has their own favourites and fans are clearly reminding themselves of his massive contribution to popular music by buying these great, iconic works.”
Tributes were also paid from those with Malvern connections. X Factor star Cher Lloyd said on Twitter: “So sad to hear the passing of a true legend.”
And Church Street music store Carnival Records put a picture of Bowie on its Facebook page and stated in a post ‘The day music died’.
It added: “We’re all sad and gutted and heartbroken here.”
