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  1. David Bowie - Wikipedia

    • David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie (/ˈboʊi/ BOH-ee), was an English singer, songwriter, musician and actor. Regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Bowie was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s. His career wa… See more

    BornDavid Robert Jones · 8 January 1947 · London, England
    Died10 January 2016 (aged 69) · New York City, US
    Children2, including Duncan Jones
    InstrumentsVocals · guitar · keyboards · saxophone · harmonica
    Early life

    David Robert Jones was born on 8 January 1947 in Brixton, London. His mother, Margaret Mary "Peggy" (née Burns), was born at Shorncliffe Army Camp near Cheriton, Kent. Her paternal grandparents were Irish immigr… See more

    Music career

    Bowie formed his first band, the Konrads, in 1962 at the age of 15. Playing guitar-based rock and roll at local youth gatherings and weddings, the Konrads had a varying line-up of between four and eight members, Underwoo… See more

    Acting career

    In addition to music, Bowie took acting roles throughout his career, appearing in over 30 films, television shows and theatrical productions. His acting career was "productively selective", largely eschewing … See more

     
  1. David Bowie discography - Wikipedia

  2. Death of David Bowie - Wikipedia

    On 10 January 2016, the English musician David Bowie died at his Lafayette Street home in New York City, having been diagnosed with liver cancer 18 months earlier. He died two days after the release of his twenty-sixth and final …

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  4. David Bowie | Music Icon, Innovator & Actor | Britannica

    Oct 5, 2024 · Learn about David Bowie, the British singer, songwriter, and actor who was a pioneer of rock music and a chameleon of style. Explore his life, career, influences, and legacy in this comprehensive article from Britannica.

  5. List of songs recorded by David Bowie - Wikipedia

    389 rows · A comprehensive list of over 400 songs by the English musician who spanned six decades and various genres. The list includes solo songs, collaborative songs, notes, references and sources.

  6. David Bowie - Songs, Movies & Labyrinth - Biography

    Apr 3, 2014 · David Bowie was an English rock star known for dramatic musical transformations, including his character Ziggy Stardust. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.

  7. David Bowie - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …

    33 rows · David Robert Jones OAL (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known professionally by his stage name David Bowie, was an English rock music musician and actor.

  8. "Heroes" (David Bowie album) - Wikipedia

    Learn about the twelfth studio album by David Bowie, released in 1977 as part of his Berlin Trilogy. The article covers the background, production, reception, legacy and track listing of the art rock and experimental album.

  9. Space Oddity - Wikipedia

    "Space Oddity" is a song by the English singer-songwriter David Bowie. It was first released on 11 July 1969 by Philips and Mercury Records as a 7-inch single, then as the opening track of his second studio album, David Bowie.