Bowie (born David Jones) took the stage name David Bowie in 1966, releasing his eponymous debut album David Bowie in 1967.
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Ever-changing, Bowie reinvents himself again three years after his New Romantic period, which included songs like “Ashes to Ashes”.
Only a panel of government bureaucrats could conclude that David Bowie was devoid of personality.
In 1970, Bowie released the record that would later be identified as the moment “glam rock” began.
The Rolling Stones commemorated their contemporary on Twitter this morning. Aladdin Sane also makes several appearances on “greatest albums of all time” lists, and produced the classic song “The Jean Genie”. The persona – the red-headed, eyeliner wearing Stardust – would become an enduring part of his legacy, and a touchstone for the way entertainers packaged themselves for years to come.
A Sky Data Snap poll has revealed that Life On Mars is the UK’s favourite David Bowie song.
In a prolific career spanning more than four decades, Bowie amassed a huge catalog of music, his unrelenting evolution keeping him relevant to new generations of fans.
He then switched gears once more, moving to Berlin to work with the electronic experimentalist Brian Eno to produce a trio of albums – Low, Heroes and Lodger.
Former Beatle Paul McCartney has also paid tribute, calling Bowie “a great star”.
On the iTunes albums chart – which updates frequently throughout the day to reflect digital purchases from users – Bowie’s “Blackstar” peaked at No. 1 on Monday.
“Bowie has died at a time when his musical powers had returned”, the Financial Times wrote about the album.
The 1980s saw him win over a new generation with Let’s Dance, which yielded the hit singles China Girl and Modern Love.
Bowie’s final United Kingdom number one was a cover of Martha & The Vandellas classic Dancing in the Streets alongside rock star Mick Jagger.
David Bowie recently completed his most recent album, Blackstar, which was released on his birthday.
Okay, that last one might have been a bit of a stretch.
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In a widely acclaimed performance, Bowie plays a rebellious POW in a Japanese prisoner of war camp in this WWII drama with homoerotic undertones.
