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

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

— Catch me on bluesky! rapcritic.bsky.social (@itstherapcritic) January 11, 2016

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

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

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

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

RIP David Bowie, grew up listening to his music thanks to my Mam's love of him 💔

— Charlotte 🖤 (@Char_Morrell) January 11, 2016

Gutted about David Bowie, was brought up with me Mam drowning my ears with him. RIP old lad.

— JB (@JB__93_) January 11, 2016