David Bowie - Wikipedia
WEBDavid Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie (/ ˈ b oʊ i / BOH-ee), [1] was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
David Bowie’s earliest years – as told by the people who knew ... - NME
WEBFeb 6, 2019 · Bowie’s first record was 1964’s ‘Liza Jane’, released under his real name, David Jones, with his band The King Bees, which also featured childhood friend George Underwood.
“He wasn’t taken seriously on the London scene because he
WEBDec 25, 2023 · By all accounts, Bowie’s early years were far from straightforward. In 1996, he told the BBC’s Alan Yentob: “It wasn’t a particularly happy childhood. My parents were cold emotionally and there weren’t many hugs. I always craved affection because of that.”
Life Before Ziggy – Remembering David Bowie’s Early Years
WEBJan 12, 2016 · Life Before Ziggy – Remembering David Bowie’s Early Years. By Mark Beaumont. 12th January 2016. From R&B journeyman to Anthony Newley devotee to gnome handler; deserted spaceman and...
David Bowie - Songs, Movies & Labyrinth - Biography
WEBApr 3, 2014 · Early Years. Known as a musical chameleon for his ever-changing appearance and sound, David Bowie was born David Robert Jones in Brixton, South London, England, on January 8, 1947. Bowie...
From the Beginning: David Bowie – The Early Years (1964-1966)
WEBApr 2, 2017 · He began at the tender age of 17. Thus, that is also where we’ll begin in my epic chronological listen to David Bowie. This post covers his first single in 1964 to material from before his first album in 1967. “Liza Jane” – Davie Jones with The King Bees.
How David Bowie’s formative years shaped his music - British GQ
WEBFeb 5, 2021 · On 16 June 1962, the 15-year-old David debuted with his first band, The Kon-Rads (George Underwood had been their original lead vocalist), at a Tech fete. He played saxophone and...
David Bowie | Music Icon, Innovator & Actor | Britannica
WEBSep 8, 2024 · David Bowie (born January 8, 1947, London, England—died January 10, 2016, New York, New York, U.S.) was a British singer, songwriter, and actor who was most prominent in the 1970s and best known for his shifting personae and …
David Bowie Through the Years - Rolling Stone
WEBMar 1, 2010 · Over the years, Bowie's fashion was a reflection of his personal rebirth, the killing of his past and the beginning of a new era. Take a look a back at the development of the artist in the...
About - David Bowie
WEBDavid Bowie. David Robert Jones was born in Brixton on January 8, 1947. At age 13, inspired by the jazz of the London West End, he picked up the saxophone and called up Ronnie Ross for lessons.
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