Bowie's Death - A Shock To Rock
Manchester musician Noel Gallagher is leading the tributes to the rock legend David Bowie who's died.
As befits a musician whose work had influenced generations of artists for four decades, the reaction to the death of David Bowie, who passed away from cancer at the age of 69 has been overwhelming.
The former Oasis writer and singer, Noel Gallagher told us; " I genuinely put him up there with the greats that have ever been, with Elvis and John Lennon.
"I've only recently thought that over the last 5 or 6 years. He's right up there with the top songwriters of all time."
Madonna, who accepted Bowie's Rock Hall of Fame award on his behalf, posted a photo of her and Bowie together in their younger days. "So lucky to have met you!!!! Hot Tramp I love you So!" she wrote, quoting a line from Bowie's classic "Rebel Rebel." On Twitter, she wrote, "Talented . Unique. Genius. Game Changer. The Man who Fell to Earth. Your Spirit Lives on Forever!"
Mojo magazine features Bowie on its front cover to herald the sale of his new album. Phil Alexander Ed-in-chief for MOJO said; "When it comes to music the word 'genius' is over-used but David Bowie is genuinely one the the geniuses. " There is almost no area of music that he didn't touch upon or draw upon."
Gene Simmons of Kiss: "David Bowie, you will be sorely missed. Bowie's 'Changes' and the Ziggy story songs were a major influence for me."
Elijah Wood: "Never imagined a world without him. He has ascended into the cosmos from whence he came. Farewell, David Bowie."
Foo Fighters tweeted a photo of Dave Grohl with, among others, Bowie, Billy Corgan and Robert Smith of the Cure, and wrote, "Rest in peace, David."
Billy Idol: "Nearly brought to tears by sudden news of @DavidBowieReal David Bowie's passing RIP."
Pharrell Williams: "David Bowie was a true innovator, a true creative. May he rest in peace."
Kanye West: "David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime."
British Prime Minister David Cameron: "I grew up listening to and watching the pop genius David Bowie. He was a master of re-invention, who kept getting it right. A huge loss."
Russell Crowe: "RIP David . I loved your music. I loved you. One of the greatest performance artists to have ever lived."
Ricky Gervais: "I just lost a hero. RIP David Bowie."
Cher: "DEVASTATED... A LEGEND IS GONE"
By Paul Lockitt