David Bowie was an influential musician and actor, praised for his innovation in the 70s.
David Bowie was an English singer-songwriter and actor who has been regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was recognized for using cutting-edge styles, blending genres, and re-inventing himself throughout his career, creating a legacy with records such as "Space Oddity", "Heroes" and "Let's Dance".
<div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1947</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>David Bowie is Born</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Born David Robert Jones in Brixton, London on January 8, 1947.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1969</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>David Bowie Releases His Debut Album</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Bowie's self-titled debut album is released and he begins to gain recognition.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1972</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Aladdin Sane is Released</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Bowie releases his fifth album Aladdin Sane, which is considered one of his best works.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1975</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>First American Tour</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Bowie embarks on a nine month tour across America, playing sold out shows to adoring fans.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1983</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Let's Dance Released</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Bowie releases his fifteenth studio album Let's Dance, which becomes an instant success.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1996</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Releases Earthling Album</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Bowie releases his twenty first studio album Earthling, which marks a return to more experimental music.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2016</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Blackstar is Released</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Bowie releases his twenty fifth and final studio album Blackstar, two days before his death on January 10, 2016.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Changed His Name</h3><p class='facts-text'>David Bowie's real name was David Robert Jones, but he changed his name to avoid confusion with the Monkees' Davy Jones.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Achieved Stardom at a Young Age</h3><p class='facts-text'>David Bowie achieved stardom at the young age of 16 when his single “Space Oddity” reached the top five in the UK singles chart.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Thin White Duke</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 1975, David Bowie created the rock persona “The Thin White Duke” which marked a new era of music for him.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Box Office Hit</h3><p class='facts-text'>David Bowie appeared in several films, most notably the cult classic Labyrinth where he played the Goblin King. The movie went on to become a box office hit.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Music Hall of Fame</h3><p class='facts-text'>David Bowie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, becoming one of the first artists to be inducted into the Music Hall of Fame.</p></div></div>
David Robert Jones, better known as British singer and songwriter David Bowie, was born on January 8th, 1947, and passed away on January 10th, 2016, at the age of 69. He is best known for defining the glam rock genre of the 70s and for his endless list of hit songs, including "Changes," "Space Oddity," and "Let's Dance."
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