David Bowie's musical legacy and influence on artists

David Bowie's musical legacy and his influence on other artists continue to be highlighted through various retrospective looks at his career. Robert Smith, leader of The Cure, has identified Bowie's 1977 album ‘Low’ as a fundamental turning point in his own musical conception.

Part of the Berlin Trilogy, ‘Low’ is noted for its radical shift toward instrumental compositions, abstract atmospheres, and experimentation, heavily influenced by Brian Eno and German electronic pioneers like Kraftwerk and Tangerine Dream. Despite its minimalist and austere approach, the album achieved significant commercial success, reaching number 2 on the UK charts.

Other notable aspects of Bowie's career include his diverse collaborations, such as playing the alto saxophone on Steeleye Span's rendition of ‘To Know Him Is to Love Him’ and working with Giorgio Moroder on the ‘Cat People (Putting Out Fire)’ soundtrack.