David Bowie will be the first!
By MysD
@mysdianait (66005)
Italy
January 25, 2017 4:03pm CST
I just saw a news item which left me, well sort of shocked
In March Royal Mail will be issuing a set of 10 postage stamps to honour David Bowie.
This is the first time that an artist has been honoured in such a manner...
Why with him and not with others who left before him? 
Were John Lennon and George Harrison unworthy?
I am baffled, and in disagreement with this decision.
Were John Lennon and George Harrison unworthy?
I am baffled, and in disagreement with this decision.
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@Mike197602 (15504)
• United Kingdom
25 Jan 17
I don't disagree with the basic idea but I do disagree with their choice of person to be the first honoured in this way.
Bowie was one of the greats but other people had more impact in my opinion.
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
25 Jan 17
Mine too and I was really surprised to read this.
Ok he left his mark but so did MANY others before him.
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
27 Jan 17
I disagree with their choice of person too. It should have been ME!!! 
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
27 Jan 17
@topffer What about MJ? How would his stamp would be like? 
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
26 Jan 17
There were many of his songs that have worldwide fame. I don't remember the one you mention particulalry but I was not a fan of any of his songs at all. Indeed the Beatles, and many other British artists who left the scene long before him were as famous, if not even more, and I don't understand why they did not get the same recognition at all.
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
26 Jan 17
@rebelann I am not really knowledgable on the 'class' thing (and I don't like how people are placed in those type of categories at all). I have no idea if he has any connection with the Royal family but I doubt that would be a reason for choosing him rather than another deceased artist.
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@rebelann (117259)
• El Paso, Texas
26 Jan 17
Is it possible he has family connections @mysdianait ? I have heard that in many European countries nobility is still regarded as upper class .... I know I am ignorant about that stuff, here we only have the very poor, poor, lower middle class, upper middle class, well to do and rich. And that doesn't cover the silly actors or musicians many hold with high regard.
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
25 Jan 17
Indeed you might have hit the nail on the head! 
I saw some comments on Facebook from people outside the UK asking for people in UK to send them postcards with these stamps when they are released.
I saw some comments on Facebook from people outside the UK asking for people in UK to send them postcards with these stamps when they are released.3 people like this
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
25 Jan 17
@mysdianait This is the main reason that several different issues of stamps are released during the year. As we know it is big business for many countries.
Of course this does not really help collectors, which rather proves the old saying "Philately will get you nowhere".
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
26 Jan 17
@mysdianait We had commemorative stamps for the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London last year. Since when has 350 qualified as a significant milestone?
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Jan 17
Although I think it's cool that he gets to be on postage stamps, yah, I do have to wonder why he was chosen to be first honored artist. Maybe I am wrong, but I am thinking maybe because he passed away just last year . . . whether a fan or not, people may have him fresh in their minds (which may help with postage stamp sales??). 
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
26 Jan 17
@much2say The leftovers of artists you think are so-so, stick them on bills 
I like your idea of choosing several artists rather than just one
I wonder why they did not choose to do it like that.
I like your idea of choosing several artists rather than just one
I wonder why they did not choose to do it like that.3 people like this
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Jan 17
@mysdianait That is very true. Perhaps the better thing to do was to pick a few different artists rather than just one . . . that would have pleased more of the public. The stamps with the artists you love, send them on letters to your friends. The leftovers of artists you think are so-so, stick them on bills 
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
26 Jan 17
Yes that is what it boils down to indeed, business 
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
25 Jan 17
Like a thumbs down to so many others who deserved the same recognition, IMO
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
26 Jan 17
they didn't have beatles stamps before? i could have sworn they did.
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
26 Jan 17
No apparently not. I think that we have lost many artists who could have appeared on stamps long before he left the scene and do not agree with this choice one bit!
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
25 Jan 17
Were you not a fan of David Bowie, or you just feel that some others may have been more important?
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
26 Jan 17
@katsmeow1213 It was nowhere near my favorite type of music either.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
26 Jan 17
@mysdianait I would agree. I was not a huge Bowie fan, but I feel I might be too young.. also his style of music doesn't really interest me.
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
27 Jan 17
I'd buy David Bowie stamps but I do agree that other people deserve the distinction as well.
Who would you have chosen to have this honor first Ms. D?
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
27 Jan 17
Gosh until now I have not had to answer that question and I must put my thinking cap on! 
For sure, even though I was not a fan of the Beatles, I think John lennon and George Harrison both deserved that type of recognition before David Bowie.
For sure, even though I was not a fan of the Beatles, I think John lennon and George Harrison both deserved that type of recognition before David Bowie.1 person likes this
@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
29 Jan 17
@allen0187 Well, if they are not going to appear on stamps before they die, I think you will have to wait a while for those
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
29 Jan 17
@mysdianait I'm not a Beatles fan as well although I wouldn't mind owning Beatles' stamps but I'd value David Bowie stamps over Beatles' stamps. In fact I'd value Mick Jagger and Adam Ant stamps plus Oasis stamps over Beatles' stamps. Just a personal preference.
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@celticeagle (189927)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Jan 17
That is nice. Perhaps they have changed their criteria.
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
26 Jan 17
Probably and no doubt due to the fact that stamps are no longer used much these days so it is just a strategy to increase sales 
Merit probably has nothing to do with the choice whatsoever.
Merit probably has nothing to do with the choice whatsoever.1 person likes this
@celticeagle (189927)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Jan 17
@mysdianait .........I disagree. I do agree it is a sales gimmick for stamp collectors.
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
28 Jan 17
Did they really talk it through before actually having him in their postage stamps? They ran out of heroes and patriots to put their stamp on? I'm sure there's gotta be some one else's better and have more good influence than this guy.
@DaddyEvil (174590)
• United States
28 Jan 17
Uhm... if the same thing is happening to mail there that has happened to it here, then they are trying to figure out ways to earn more revenue to cover keeping snail mail flowing.
That is the reason the Postal Service here has been issuing special stamps, gold foil stamps, solid gold figurines related to mail and first edition postal envelopes.
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
27 Jan 17
I want stamp made for myself too. How could they not make one for me? I am the best. Just terrific. This is so unfair! Total disaster.
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
28 Jan 17
@Daljinder Ah well in that case we will have to suggest it to whoever is in charge of deciding who goes on stamps
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
27 Jan 17
@mysdianait Exactly! What's the point of having a stamp in my name when I am not even there to be happy or sad about it? 
I want to enjoy it while I am still alive and kicking!
I want to enjoy it while I am still alive and kicking!2 people like this
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
25 Jan 17
Interesting. In the US, a person has to be deceased five years before being considered for a stamp with the exception being presidents. You are right. Why not a rock series with Bowie, Harrison, Lennon, Keith Moon, John Entswhistle etc.
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@mysdianait (66005)
• Italy
26 Jan 17
Exactly my though If he is worthy of being on a postage stamp then so were MANY others before him.
If he is worthy of being on a postage stamp then so were MANY others before him.2 people like this
