A permanent tribute to David Bowie has found its place among his dedicated Parisian fans.
What would have been Bowie’s 77th birthday, which was on Monday, also marked the official inauguration of a road in Paris named in honor of the legendary musician, who passed away at the age of 69 in 2016 after battling liver cancer.
The road, situated between the Jardin des Plantes botanical gardens and the National Library, now stands as a heartwarming reminder of Bowie’s legacy.
To commemorate the occasion, an inauguration event unfolded with a concert and an exhibit dedicated to the ‘Starman‘ musician, celebrating his enduring impact on music, fashion, and culture, per ABC News.
Jermone Coumet, the mayor of the 13th arrondissement, initially announced the decision to immortalize Bowie in 2020, recognizing his significant contributions to the city’s cultural landscape. Fast-forward to now, and Paris has ‘Rue David Bowie’.
Also on Monday, rock band Wilco unveiled their live rendition of Bowie’s classic ‘Space Oddity.’ Recorded during a 2016 concert at Brooklyn’s King Theater, the cover is set to be the opening track on their upcoming album titled Live on Mountain Stage: Outlaws and Outliers, slated for release on April 19.
Reflecting on their tribute, Wilco stated (via Rolling Stone): “As a gratefully, if not begrudgingly, Earth-bound band, it’s always an honor and a challenge to tackle any of David Bowie’s space-soaring arrangements. Striving to reach the heights of his freedom and talent is a wise goal for any band. We thank Mountain Stage for letting us give this song another home on Earth.”
Earlier this year, plans for the David Bowie Centre for the Study of Performing Arts were unveiled. It’s set to open in London in 2025 and will house over 80,000 items chronicling Bowie’s journey as a musical pioneer, cultural icon, and advocate for self-expression and reinvention, spanning from his early career in the 1960s to his passing in 2016.
Reflecting on Bowie’s impact, Nile Rodgers, the producer behind Bowie’s 1983 hit ‘Let’s Dance,’ said, per People: “He didn’t just make art, he was art!” This sentiment encapsulates the essence of Bowie’s enduring influence on the realms of music and culture.
What an amazing way to remember such an icon!
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