His influence can still be seen today in music aswell as other walks of life, from fashion to the popaet culture. Even if your not a huge fan of his and the legacy he's left, the fact he's going to leave a legacy at all tends to suggest his name and his achievements will always live on.
A very sad day in the music industry. David Bowie was an icon and will live forever in the music that he shared with us over the years. I always admired that he dared to be different in music and in fashion. He will be missed.