One of the all-time great rock musicians, also famous as an actor, David Bowie crafted and performed some of classic tunes including "Changes", "Ziggy Stardust", "Space Oddity" and many, many more. David also participated in some great collaborations such as "Under Pressure" with Queen and "Little Drummer Boy" with Bing Crosby. His film acting credits include memorable roles in "Labyrinth", "The Last Temptation of Christ" and "The Man Who Fell to Earth."
"Bowie: A Biography" (Crown, 448 pages, $26.99) by Marc Spitz David Bowie knows what he's singing about when he performs "Changes." After making a big splash in the early 1970s as Ziggy Stardust, he went on to become the Thin White Duke, an artsy Berlin angst rocker, the "straight" Bowie of "Let's Dance" and more recently the distinguished rock elder who goes to fashion events with his model ...
Publ.Date : Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:20:50 GMTNEW YORK - When the Killers started out, they wanted to raise a ruckus like their favorite rock stars did on the road: Frontman Brandon Flowers heard of the legendary exploits of Led Zeppelin and David Bowie and wanted to emulate those experiences.
Publ.Date : Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:41:41 GMTJonathan Ross forked out £20,000 at a charity auction last night for a self-portrait of his hero, David Bowie.
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David's birthname was David Robert Hayward-Jones. He used the name David Bowie to avoid confusion with the then well-known Davy Jones, lead singer of the Monkees.
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