The record was a "parting gift" for the fans who had supported him for more than 40 years and had been recorded almost entirely in secret. Sharing a story about the parting gift, his son, Duncan Jones, wrote on Twitter : "Leaving us surprises even now. It is the first time a David Bowie album hasn't featured his face on the cover. Tony Visconti, who produced the record, confirmd the Let's Dance star had recorded the album as a special gift for fans. He made Blackstar for us, his parting gift.

Source: Daily Mirror June 28, 2020 19:30 UTC