Listen To A David Bowie Tribute Mix On Beats 1 Radio

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Earlier today, the comedian Eddie Izzard made a request on Twitter. "Please could every radio station around the globe just play David Bowie music today," he asked. "I think the world owes him that."

At least one DJ heard him: Zane Lowe is currently hosting a Bowie tribute on Apple's Beats 1 Radio. "When I think of art and what's possible, I think of David Bowie," Lowe explained this morning. "A hero who inspired heroes... We're going to play a lot of David Bowie on the show today. Any and all tributes and song suggestions are welcome." On the airwaves, he declared that Bowie had "an incredible life, well lived," before queuing up an early classic, "Suffragette City." Listen here.

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Please could every radio station around the globe just play David Bowie music today - I think the world owes him that.
— Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard) January 11, 2016

When I think of art and what's possible, I think of David Bowie. A hero who inspired heroes, he gave us much to love and study. What a life.
— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) January 11, 2016

We're going to play a lot of David Bowie on the show today. Any and all tributes and song suggestions are welcome.
— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) January 11, 2016

Lovely to have you all here. Let's celebrate the remarkable music and art of the great David Bowie.
— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) January 11, 2016

So many moments, listening to his records for the first time in my Brothers room. Watching the 'Serious Moonlight' concert over and over...
— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) January 11, 2016

Listen To A David Bowie Tribute Mix On Beats 1 Radio

“A hero who inspired heroes.”

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