David Bowie was born on January 8, 1947, in Brixton, London, and showed early signs of artistic talent.
Bowie formed his first band, the Konrads, at the age of 15, marking the start of his illustrious music career.
In addition to music, Bowie had a successful acting career, appearing in over 30 films, including the cult classic "The Man Who Fell to Earth."
Biography
Early Life
David Robert Jones, known as David Bowie, was born on January 8, 1947, in Brixton, London. His mother, Margaret Mary "Peggy" Burns, was a waitress, while his father, Haywood Stenton Jones, worked as a promotions officer for a children's charity. Bowie showed early signs of creativity and talent, particularly in dance and music, influenced by a diverse range of American artists. His childhood experiences, including a pivotal moment when he heard Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti," ignited his passion for music.
Music Career
Bowie's music career began in earnest in 1962 when he formed his first band, the Konrads. Over the years, he transitioned through various bands and styles, ultimately achieving fame with his iconic albums such as "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars" and "Hunky Dory." His innovative approach to music and performance, characterized by constant reinvention, earned him the title of the "chameleon of rock." Bowie was not only a musician but also an actor, appearing in over 30 films, with notable roles in "The Man Who Fell to Earth" and other projects that showcased his unique artistic vision.
Personal Life
Bowie's personal life was as colorful as his music. He married his first wife, Mary Angela Barnett, in 1970, but their relationship was tumultuous, leading to divorce in 1980. In 1992, he married Somali-American model Iman, with whom he had a daughter, Alexandria. Their relationship was marked by mutual respect and individuality, a rarity in the world of celebrity marriages. Bowie remained a significant cultural figure until his death on January 10, 2016, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence artists across genres.
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Discography
Toy2011
- 1.I Dig Everything5:04
- 2.You’ve Got a Habit of Leaving4:49
- 3.The London Boys3:47
- 4.Karma Man3:47
- 5.Conversation Piece3:53
- 6.Shadow Man4:40
- 7.Let Me Sleep Beside You3:14
- 8.Hole in the Ground3:33
- 9.Baby Loves That Way4:37
- 10.Can’t Help Thinking About Me3:25
- 11.Silly Boy Blue5:35
- 12.Toy (Your Turn to Drive)4:16
- 13.Liza Jane4:47
- 14.You’ve Got a Habit of Leaving (alternative mix)4:49
- 15.Baby Loves That Way (alternative mix)4:44
- 16.Can’t Help Thinking About Me (alternative mix)3:26
- 17.I Dig Everything (alternative mix)5:05
- 18.The London Boys (alternative version)3:49
- 19.Silly Boy Blue (Tibet version)5:12
- 20.Let Me Sleep Beside You (alternative mix)3:15
- 21.In the Heat of the Morning3:53
- 22.Conversation Piece (alternative mix)3:52
- 23.Hole in the Ground (alternative mix)3:55
- 24.Shadow Man (alternative mix)4:50
- 25.Toy (Your Turn to Drive) (alternative mix)4:52
- 26.In the Heat of the Morning (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric mix)3:52
- 27.I Dig Everything (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric mix)4:59
- 28.You’ve Got a Habit of Leaving (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric mix)3:45
- 29.The London Boys (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric mix)3:45
- 30.Karma Man (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric mix)3:44
- 31.Conversation Piece (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric mix)3:51
- 32.Shadow Man (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric mix)4:19
- 33.Let Me Sleep Beside You (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric mix)3:05
- 34.Hole in the Ground (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric mix)3:18
- 35.Baby Loves That Way (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric mix)4:34
- 36.Can’t Help Thinking About Me (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric mix)3:30
- 37.Silly Boy Blue (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric mix)5:29
- 38.Toy (Your Turn to Drive) (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric mix)3:53
Reality2003
- 1.New Killer Star4:41
- 2.Pablo Picasso4:06
- 3.Never Get Old4:25
- 4.The Loneliest Guy4:12
- 5.Looking for Water3:28
- 6.She’ll Drive the Big Car4:35
- 7.Days3:19
- 8.Fall Dog Bombs the Moon4:04
- 9.Try Some, Buy Some4:25
- 10.Reality4:24
- 11.Bring Me the Disco King7:45
Heathen2002
- 1.Sunday4:45
- 2.Cactus2:55
- 3.Slip Away6:05
- 4.Slow Burn4:41
- 5.Afraid3:28
- 6.I’ve Been Waiting for You3:00
- 7.I Would Be Your Slave5:14
- 8.I Took a Trip on a Gemini Spaceship4:07
- 9.5:15 the Angels Have Gone5:02
- 10.Everyone Says ‘Hi’3:58
- 11.A Better Future4:11
- 12.Heathen (The Rays)4:18
- 13.Wood Jackson4:46
‘hours…’1999
- 1.Thursday’s Child5:23
- 2.Something in the Air5:46
- 3.Survive4:11
- 4.If I’m Dreaming My Life7:05
- 5.Seven4:05
- 6.What’s Really Happening?4:10
- 7.The Pretty Things Are Going to Hell4:41
- 8.New Angels of Promise4:38
- 9.Brilliant Adventure1:52
- 10.The Dreamers5:14
Earthling1997
- 1.Little Wonder6:02
- 2.Looking for Satellites5:21
- 3.Battle for Britain (The Letter)4:49
- 4.Seven Years in Tibet6:22
- 5.Dead Man Walking6:50
- 6.Telling Lies4:50
- 7.The Last Thing You Should Do4:58
- 8.I’m Afraid of Americans5:00
- 9.Law (Earthlings on Fire)4:51
- 10.Telling Lies (Adam F mix)3:59
1.Outside: The Nathan Adler Diaries: A Hyper Cycle1995
- 1.Leon Takes Us Outside1:25
- 2.Outside4:06
- 3.The Hearts Filthy Lesson4:58
- 4.A Small Plot of Land6:35
- 5.Segue - Baby Grace (A Horrid Cassette)1:40
- 6.Hallo Spaceboy5:14
- 7.The Motel6:51
- 8.I Have Not Been to Oxford Town3:49
- 9.No Control4:33
- 10.Segue - Algeria Touchshriek2:04
- 11.The Voyeur of Utter Destruction (As Beauty)4:21
- 12.Segue - Ramona A. Stone / I Am With Name4:01
- 13.Wishful Beginnings5:09
- 14.We Prick You4:36
- 15.Segue - Nathan Adler1:01
- 16.I’m Deranged4:31
- 17.Thru’ These Architects Eyes4:22
- 18.Segue - Nathan Adler0:29
- 19.Strangers When We Meet5:07
- 20.Get Real2:51
Black Tie White Noise1993
- 1.You’ve Been Around4:45
- 2.I Feel Free4:52
- 3.Black Tie White Noise4:30
- 4.Jump They Say4:22
- 5.Nite Flights4:30
- 6.Miracle Goodnight4:14
- 7.Don’t Let Me Down & Down4:55
- 8.Pallas Athena4:40
- 9.I Know It’s Gonna Happen Someday4:14
- 10.The Wedding Song4:29
Never Let Me Down1987
- 1.Day‐In Day‐Out5:35
- 2.Time Will Crawl4:18
- 3.Beat of Your Drum5:04
- 4.Never Let Me Down4:05
- 5.Zeroes5:45
- 6.Girls (Japanese version)4:00
- 7.Glass Spider5:31
- 8.Shining Star (Makin’ My Love)5:04
- 9.New York’s in Love4:32
- 10.’87 and Cry4:19
- 11.Too Dizzy4:00
- 12.Bang Bang4:30
Tonight1984
- 1.Loving the Alien7:11
- 2.Don’t Look Down4:12
- 3.God Only Knows3:09
- 4.Tonight3:47
- 5.Neighborhood Threat3:13
- 6.Blue Jean3:12
- 7.Tumble and Twirl4:59
- 8.I Keep Forgettin’2:35
- 9.Dancing With the Big Boys3:35
Let’s Dance1983
- 1.Modern Love4:48
- 2.China Girl5:33
- 3.Let’s Dance7:37
- 4.Without You3:10
- 5.Ricochet5:14
- 6.Criminal World4:25
- 7.Cat People (Putting Out Fire)5:10
- 8.Shake It3:52
Scary Monsters… and Super Creeps1980
- 1.It’s No Game, Part 14:20
- 2.Up the Hill Backwards3:15
- 3.Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)5:13
- 4.Ashes to Ashes4:25
- 5.Fashion4:49
- 6.Teenage Wildlife6:56
- 7.Scream Like a Baby3:36
- 8.Kingdom Come3:46
- 9.Because You’re Young4:54
- 10.It’s No Game, Part 24:25
Lodger1979
- 1.Fantastic Voyage2:59
- 2.African Night Flight2:59
- 3.Move On3:21
- 4.Yassassin (Turkish for: Long Live)4:14
- 5.Red Sails3:48
- 6.D.J.4:02
- 7.Look Back in Anger3:10
- 8.Boys Keep Swinging3:20
- 9.Repetition3:01
- 10.Red Money4:20
David Bowie Narrates Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf1978
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Low1977
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“Heroes”1977
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Station to Station1976
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Young Americans1975
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Diamond Dogs1974
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Aladdin Sane1973
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Pin Ups1973
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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars1972
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Hunky Dory1971
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The Man Who Sold the World1970
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David Bowie1969
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David Bowie1967
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Achievements
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- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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- honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music
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- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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- Saturn Award for Best Actor
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- Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time
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- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
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- Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Groups
- Bewlay Bros.current
- David Bowie & The Hypecurrent
- Davie Jones & The King Beescurrent
- Davy Jones & The Lower Thirdoriginalcurrent
- Featherscurrent
- Tao Jones Indexcurrent
- The Arnold Cornsoriginalcurrent
- The Astronettescurrent
- The Hypecurrent
- The Konradscurrent
- The Manish Boyscurrent
- The Riot Squadcurrent
- Tin Machinelead vocalscurrent
- David Bowie & The Buzzlead vocals, saxophone · 1966–1966
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Also known as: Bowie, David Jones, David Robert Jones, Davie Bowie, Davis Bowie, Davy Jones
David Robert Jones, known as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter and actor. Regarded as among the most influential musicians of the 20th century, he was known for his constant reinvention and visual presentation, and is often referred to as the "chameleon of rock". His music, stagecraft and fashion have had a significant impact on popular culture.
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