David Bowie receives a memorial plaque at his old Berlin residence

Normally a waiting period of five years is required for this honor, but in Bowie’s case an exception had been made stated the mayor, Michael Müller.

“The fact that Berlin today is the city of culture, creativity and freedom, [had with Bowie] taken it’s beginnings,” said Müller who finished his speech by stating: “David Bowie is a part of Berlin”.