©2015 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. David Bowie , global rock star and most influential musician of his era, dies of cancer at age 69. From the song: Ashes To Ashes "Do you remember a guy that's been In such an early song I've heard a rumour from Ground Control Oh no, don't say it's true They got a message from the Action Man "I'm happy. Hope you're happy, too. I've loved. All I've needed: love. Sordid details following." The shrieking of nothing is killing me Just pictures of Jap girls in synthesis And I ain't got no money and I ain't got no hair But I'm hoping to kick but the planet is glowing [Chorus:] Ashes to ashes, funk to funky We know Major Tom's a junkie Strung out in heaven's high Hitting an all-time low" ... Read more: David Bowie Lyrics - Ashes to Ashes Past post about David Bowie, find here . Some videos of interest . Condolences to his family and friends. May he R.I.P.