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The MU Pays Tribute to David Bowie

It is with great sadness that we learned about the death of David Bowie, a lifelong MU member and music legend.

Published: 11 January 2016 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:28 PM

It is with great sadness that we learned today about the death of David Bowie, a lifelong MU member and music legend. His latest work was evidence of his unique ability to reinvent himself and his music and be relevant and brilliant throughout so many decades.

MU General Secretary John Smith says:

"David Bowie was a legendary musician and innovator and the music world will be a sadder place without him. As well as his brilliance, we will remember him for the solidarity he showed with other musicians through his membership of the MU."

If any MU members would like to share their experiences of meeting or working with David Bowie, please email press@theMU.org or tweet us @WeAreTheMU

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