David Bowie

David Bowie was one of the world's enduring icons of popular music. Ever since his emergence in 1969, he remains a legendary touchstone for even the newest, most avant-garde musicians.

Real name: David Robert Jones
Birthdate: 8 January 1947
Died: 10 January 2016
Birthplace: Brixton, London

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