Reznor was able to maintain sobriety shortly after. One time while on tour, Bowie reportedly said to Reznor, 'You know, there is a better way here, and it doesn't have to end in despair or in death, in the bottom.' In an interview with Rolling Stone, Reznor spoke at length about his time with Bowie and revealed that Bowie, who suffered addiction problems in the past, regularly gave him advice without being mean or judgmental. After Bowie's death on January 10, 2016, many celebrities came forward with stories to share about the musician, including Reznor. At the time, Reznor was dealing with severe cocaine and alcohol addiction. In 1995, Trent Reznor toured with David Bowie, and the two performed several of each other's songs together.
