Much like everyone else I woke up this morning to the news that David Bowie has passed away. I was not an ardent Bowie fan but had always been impressed by just how innovative he was, not just musically but in his entire persona. He also pioneered the celebrity bond by bundling up his future royalty streams in 1997.
What made me fall in love though with Bowie was his opening performance at the Concert for New York City. It is easy to forget but that concert took place less than 6 weeks after the 9/11 attacks. I was admittedly skeptical about having a concert at all but I was completely blown away by Bowie’s minimalist opening. I have not been able to find a great video of it but here is one
A good reminder that often stripping things away is more powerful than adding. And that goes not just for performances, but also for our lives.
