I don't often get emotional when a celebrity of any kind passes, but the loss of David Bowie really hits me in the feels box. This man's music, movie appearances, and overall presence has been an integral part of my life since my youth. I know his music isn't for everyone, and he's had his ups and downs like any other musician, but not many people can argue that his works have stood the test of time and has opened a lot of doors for other artists back when the music industry was pretty anal about song subject matter.

Bowie's passing really still hasn't sunken in for me. The man just had his 69th birthday a few days ago and even recently put out another album that got rave reviews overall. I didn't even have any idea he'd been battling cancer until I heard the news of his death. Man, I can still remember going to watch Labyrinth in the theaters as a kid. That was what originally introduced me to him and got me interested in his music, and I'd been a fan ever since.

He's barely been gone a day and I already miss him. I know it's an overused cliché, but they truly broke the mold when they made David Bowie, and I'm grateful I got to experience him in my lifetime. Rest in peace, Mr. Bowie, and may you live out your moon age day dreams forever, wherever you are now.