David Bowie‘s Media Advisor shares a touching account of his last meeting with the iconic musician before his passing.
Bowie, a renowned rock legend, succumbed to liver carcinoma on 10 January 2016 at the age of 69, 18 months after his diagnosis.
Alan Edwards, a music publicist, has penned a book shedding light on his time with Bowie, chronicling interactions with various music luminaries.
Edwards recounts how Bowie urgently called him before the 2016 release of his album “Blackstar”, setting the tone for their final conversation.
Recalling their last meeting, Edwards shares a heartwarming hug with Bowie, realizing later that it was their final embrace.
Bowie’s demise, just days after his album release, marked the end of an era for music enthusiasts worldwide.
Edwards, a veteran of the music industry, reminisces about Bowie’s down-to-earth demeanor, like blending in with train commuters to avoid unnecessary attention.
He recalls a quirky incident where Bowie, post a BBC interview, volunteered to deliver live traffic updates, adding a humorous touch to the show.
Despite Bowie’s larger-than-life persona, he cherished blending in with the ordinary, portraying a humble side rarely seen by the public eye.