David Bowie

8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016

David Bowie was an English singer-songwriter and actor renowned for his reinvention and visual presentation, becoming one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Across a five-decade career he pioneered glam rock, art rock, and numerous other styles.

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Born in Brixton, London
8 January 1947

Born David Robert Jones.

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Released Space Oddity
11 July 1969

His first UK hit single, released around the time of the Apollo 11 landing.

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Created the Ziggy Stardust persona
16 June 1972

Released The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust, launching his glam rock stardom.

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Starred in The Man Who Fell to Earth
1976

Played the lead alien role in the Nicolas Roeg film.

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Released Let's Dance
14 April 1983

The album became his biggest commercial success worldwide.

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Married Iman
24 April 1992

Married the Somali-American model Iman Abdulmajid.

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Released Blackstar
8 January 2016

His final studio album, released two days before his death.

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Died in New York City
10 January 2016

Died of liver cancer at his home in Manhattan.

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