David Bowie's son pays tribute after 'Blackstar' wins all nominated categories at Grammys

David Bowie's 25th and final studio album "Blackstar" won five posthumous trophies at the 59th annual Grammys. The late icon's album was honoured for best rock performance, best rock song, alternative music album, recording package and engineered album (non-classical), sweeping in all nominated categories.

Although he received a Grammy lifetime achievement award in 2006, this posthumous victory marks Bowie's first wins in musical categories.Donny McCaslin from David’s Blackstar band said as he collected one award: 'It’s an honour and a privilege to be invited to accept this award for David. Working with him on Blackstar introduced me to an artistic genius, a kind man and a funny as hell guy,' McCaslin said.

Taking to Twitter, Bowie's son, director Duncan Jones, paid tribute to his father's Grammy honour and posted a picture of him along with the late musician.

So proud of you dad!
Would hold you up forever.
#grammys2017 pic.twitter.com/JHU2hveVwq

— Duncan Jones (@ManMadeMoon) February 13, 2017

"Blackstar", also Bowie's only album to top the Billboard 200 in the US, was released on January 8 last year, just two days prior to his death.

He died following an 18-month battle with cancer on January 10 last year at the age of 69.

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