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David Bowie was a British singer, guitarist, keyboardist, and saxophonist, recognized as an icon of modern music.

Origin
Royaume-Uni
Active since
1947

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Biography

Story

David Bowie, born in 1947 in the United Kingdom, left a significant mark on music history with his innovative style and ability to reinvent himself. A pioneer of glam rock, art rock, and space rock, he blended various musical genres throughout his career. His iconic albums such as 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars' and 'Heroes' have influenced generations of artists, establishing him as an essential figure in musical culture.

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    Pioneer of glam rock and art rock.

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    Creator of the iconic character Ziggy Stardust.

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    Major influence on many contemporary artists.

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Selection

Discography

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  • David Bowie
    1967

    David Bowie

  • Space Oddity
    1969

    Space Oddity

  • The Man Who Sold the World
    1970

    The Man Who Sold the World

  • Hunky Dory
    1971

    Hunky Dory

  • The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
    1972

    The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars

  • Aladdin Sane
    1973

    Aladdin Sane

  • Pin Ups
    1973

    Pin Ups

  • Diamond Dogs
    1974

    Diamond Dogs

  • Young Americans
    1975

    Young Americans

  • Station to Station
    1976

    Station to Station

  • Low
    1977

    Low

  • Heroes
    1977

    Heroes

  • Lodger
    1979

    Lodger

  • Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)
    1980

    Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)

  • Let's Dance
    1983

    Let's Dance

  • Tonight
    1984

    Tonight

  • Never Let Me Down
    1987

    Never Let Me Down

  • Black Tie White Noise
    1993

    Black Tie White Noise

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FAQ

About the artist

Q01When was David Bowie born?+

David Bowie was born in 1947.

Q02Where is David Bowie from?+

David Bowie is from the United Kingdom.

Q03What was David Bowie's role?+

David Bowie was a singer, guitarist, keyboardist, and saxophonist.

Q04What musical genres did he explore?+

He explored glam rock, art rock, space rock, hard rock, and other genres.

Q05What are his notable albums?+

His notable albums include 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars' and 'Heroes'.

Q06How long was David Bowie active?+

David Bowie was active from 1967 until his death.

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Magazine

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