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14 wonderful David Bowie memories people share with their mams and dads

It’s a cross-generational sadness.

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Bowie was one of those people my parents spoke about with such fondness that as a small kid I assumed he was a family friend
— Ana Kinsella (@anakinsella) January 11, 2016

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One cheerfully-bizarre Bowie memory was when dad received gig tickets for his birthday and mam, who was ill with spite that she didn't...
— Pauly Barton (@PaulyBarton) January 11, 2016

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First song I heard from #DavidBowie: Fame (90). It was on a mixtape my mom made, consisting of only Hip-Hop artists. https://t.co/YEW18rLAI7
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True story; my mam only went out with my dad to borrow a Bowie LP. I owe Bowie my very existence. RIP, you beautiful alien.
— Morgan (@morganrabbits) January 11, 2016

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My dad supported Bowie at Slane Castle in '87. He took these just after his helicopter landed in the backstage area. pic.twitter.com/9MpLqjXgJ8
— keefe🍉 (@eyeshakingking_) January 11, 2016

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my Dad brought me up on Bowie and I know every single pointless fact about him lol, he was my Dad's biggest idol I hope they can meet now 👼
— sinéad (@_shinhead) January 11, 2016

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Bowie, to me, was growing up listening to him with my dad. After my dad died, listening to Bowie records was like being back with him.
— ryan john butcher (@ryanjohnbutcher) January 11, 2016

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RIP David Bowie, grew up listening to his music thanks to my Mam's love of him 💔
— Charlotte 🖤 (@Char_Morrell) January 11, 2016

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14 wonderful David Bowie memories people share with their mams and dads

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Everyone’s sharing this great David Bowie gif – here’s the story behind it