David Bowie, 1983. Photo by Rob Verhorst/Redferns.
David Bowie was an influence and inspiration to many. Through his decade's long career, he influenced music, fashion, pop and alternative culture.
No stranger to collaboration, Bowie had many working relationships and friendships in the music industry including Iggy Pop, John Lennon, Brian Eno, Nile Rodgers to name just a few.
We have compiled some incredible photographs of the legend with some of his life-long friends, collaborators and artists who were heavily inspired by his innovation.
Iggy Pop and David Bowie backstage after a 1986 Iggy Pop concert at The Ritz in New York City.
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David Bowie with Stevie Wonder c.1973 in the US.
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David Bowie and Bono at the Meltdown Festival that was curated by David Bowie.
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Paul McCartney and David Bowie backstage at Live Aid on 13th July, 1985.
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Tina Turner with David Bowie, 1985.
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David Bowie, Yoko Ono and John Lennon at the 17th Annual Grammy Awards.
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1973: David Bowie with comedy duo Peter Cook (1937 - 1995), and Dudley Moore (1935 - 2002) backstage at the Cambridge Theatre in London, following the pair's show 'Behind The Fridge'.
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Robert Smith of The Cure and David Bowie at Meltdown Festival, 2002.
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Backstage at MTV's Rock and Comedy Concert, 2002, with Sheryl Crow.
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With our Kylie at Royal Festival Hall in London.
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Gwen Stefani and David Bowie during 2005 Fashion Rocks at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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Bob Geldof has a word with Prince Charles, while David Bowie chats with Roger Taylor and Brian May of Queen, during the Live Aid Concert at Wembley Stadium, 13th July 1985.
Photo by Dave Hogan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images.
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