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The best David Bowie covers by Warpaint, TV On The Radio, Seu Jorge and more
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Jan 11, 2016
The best David Bowie covers by Warpaint, TV On The Radio, Seu Jorge and more
In order of appearance, here are all the Bowie covers we used for today's tribute.
A portrait taken on May 13, 1983 shows British singer David Bowie during a press conference at the 36th Cannes Film Festival. British rock icon David Bowie revives his love story with Berlin with his first new album in a decade out in March 2013, and the city is returning his affections with fervent tributes to its adopted son.
A portrait taken in 1983 shows British singer David Bowie during a press conference at the 36th Cannes Film Festival.
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In order of appearance, here are all the Bowie covers we used for today's tribute.

David Bowie died Jan. 10 at age 69 after an 18-month battle with cancer. Judging from the outpouring on social media, it's clear his influence reached all the way to outer space. 

The discography from his 50-plus years in the music industry is full of iconic songs that have inspired countless artists after him. As part of our tribute show to Bowie, we thought it'd be fun to highlight our favorite covers. 

In order of appearance, here are all the Bowie covers we used for today's tribute: 

Warpaint - Ashes to Ashes

Seu Jorge - Ziggy Stardust

TV On The Radio & Karen O

Beck - Sound and Vision

Lea DeLaria - Modern Love

BONUS:

David Bowie covered "America" by Simon & Garfunkel