Oddly I know him more as an actor. Just re-watched Basquiat for the 10th or so time. He plays Andy Warhol in it, and it's utterly amazing how good he is in that role. Seriously, check it out. Also an intense noir called The Hunger, similarly superb.
R.I.P. David Bowie
Passed yesterday after a long battle with cancer. He was 69 years old. Goodbye Major Tom, you will be missed.