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David Bowie is a music legend. He was one of the most original, innovative and influential rock stars in music history.

David bowie biography for students

He was also an actor, fashion icon, record producer, artist and art critic. He was born in London on the 8th of January, 1947 and died at the age of 69 on the 10th of January, 2016. His real name was David Robert Jones but he changed it because there was another David Jones singing in the 1960s.

David Bowie first became famous following his 1969 hit "Space Oddity".

This song was released just ten days before the first Moon landing.

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In 1972, Bowie became a leader of the glam rock movement. He wowed and shocked people with his make-up, dresses and flamboyant costumes. His Ziggy Stardust perso