David Bowie (1947-2016) was an English singer, songwriter, and actor who had a profound impact on the music industry and popular culture. Born David Robert Jones in London, he adopted the stage name David Bowie in the 1960s, which he would become famous for.

Bowie's music career spanned more than four decades, during which he experimented with a wide variety of musical styles, including glam rock, art rock, soul, funk, and electronic music. Some of his most famous songs include "Space Oddity," "Changes," "Heroes," "Let's Dance," and "Ziggy Stardust." He was also known for his distinctive voice, and his use of avant-garde and surreal imagery in his music videos and stage performances.

Bowie's influence on music and culture is hard to overstate. He was a pioneer of the glam rock movement, and his gender-bending style and androgynous appearance challenged traditional gender norms and paved the way for later artists to do the same. He was also a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ community and advocated for LGBTQ+ rights throughout his career.

In addition to his music career, Bowie was also an accomplished actor, appearing in films such as "The Man Who Fell to Earth," "Labyrinth," and "The Prestige." He continued to be a cultural icon until his death in 2016, and his influence can still be felt in music, fashion, and art today.

Albums:

• "David Bowie" (1967)
• "David Bowie: Man of Words / Man of Music" (1969) aka "Space Oddity" (1972)
• "The Man Who Sold the World" (1970)
• "Hunky Dory" (1971)
• "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" (1972)
• "Aladdin Sane" (1973)
• "Pin Ups" (1973)
• "Diamond Dogs" (1974)
• "Young Americans" (1975)
• "Station to Station" (1976)
• "Low" (1977)
• "Heroes" (1977)
• "Lodger" (1979)
• "Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)" (1980)
• "Let's Dance" (1983)
• "Tonight" (1984)
• "Never Let Me Down" (1987)
• "Black Tie White Noise" (1993)
• "The Buddha of Suburbia" (1993)
• "Outside" (1995)
• "Earthling" (1997)
• "Hours" (1999)
• "Heathen" (2002)
• "Reality" (2003)
• "The Next Day" (2013)
• "Blackstar" (2016)

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