The Who paid tribute to David Bowie during their recent performance at New York City's Madison Square Garden.

Mashable journalist Yohana Desta posted a photo from The Who's New York gig showing a projection shown during the show.

The message on the screen read, "David Bowie. Friend of The Who. Son of New York.

Tonight we will distinctly miss David Bowie, longtime fan of The Who. He's told the story of how he climbed the fence at London's Roundhouse to sneak backstage and give Pete Townshend a copy of his new 1969 album, David Bowie.

He covered 'I Can't Explain' and 'Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere' on his Pin Ups album. Nearly every year at MSG, he sat in the first row right beside the stage.

We'll miss our friend, a true icon of music and art, and a brilliant innovator."

Bowie passed away back in January at the age of 69.