Was an admirer of Andy Warhol and even wrote a song about him as a tribute. In the early '70s, he visited Warhol's studio The Factory, where he gave him an advanced copy of his then-recent album "Hunky Dory". When he played the song "Andy Warhol", to his horror Warhol walked off in dismay in his usual low-key manner. After that, both weren't talking to each other for a while. However, when Warhol noticed that Bowie wore yellow shoes, he spoke of his fascination for them (in his past, he was a successful shoe illustrator). This sparked a rich conversation between them. Years later, Bowie played Warhol in Basquiat (1996).
