in this Rolling Stone article on the 1995 tour with Bowie and NIN, Trent Reznor had these words to say about his ultimate influence in music:
"One of the greatest moments of my life was standing onstage next to David Bowie while he sang ‘Hurt’ with me. I was outside of myself, thinking, ‘I’m standing onstage next to the most important influence I’ve ever had, and he’s singing a song I wrote in my bedroom.'
also here: https://www.revolvermag.com/music/see-david-bowie-sing-hurt-nine-inch-nails-1995