Berlin inspired Bowie and stirred him to write about real, important matters.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
One thing that has really influenced me with Bowie where I've taken an approach from him is how he changes from album to album and has always modified his sound and his appearance. I think that's an important thing.
Bowie's been a huge influence on me.
Bowie is probably my favorite all-around songwriter and performer and personality. His ability to change over the years is such an inspiration. I love 'Young Americans' and 'Fame.'
David Bowie is such a big influence to me. Everything about him as a person is intriguing to me.
The best thing about Berlin was that I got to be surrounded by people who pursue their ideas for themselves.
Somebody like Bowie was so interesting because when you got him off stage, he was like a businessman. But on stage, he was just dazzling. It was like watching butterflies grow.
I couldn't have written things like 'Low' and 'Heroes,' those particular albums, if it hadn't have been for Berlin and the kind of atmosphere I felt there.
Every collaboration helps you grow. With Bowie, it's different every time. I know how to create settings, unusual aural environments. That inspires him. He's very quick.
Bowie's obviously my biggest influence.
Bowie is a musician, but he works like a painter. Thom always thought that we should aspire to that.