David Bowie: who he was and the songs to know
David Bowie was born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947 in London and died on 10 January 2016, two days after his 69th birthday and the release of his last album, Blackstar. A singer, songwriter and actor, he was among the most influential artists in rock, above all for his ability to reinvent himself. STARDUST is a tribute show to him.
- Full name
- David Robert Jones
- Born
- 8 January 1947, London
- Died
- 10 January 2016, New York
- Last album
- Blackstar, 2016
- Best-known characters
- Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, the Thin White Duke
David Bowie in brief
Bowie started in the 1960s, broke through with Space Oddity in 1969, and for five decades changed his sound, look and persona again and again. He is known as the chameleon of rock, because every period of his career looked and sounded different.
The main facts of his life are also in the Wikipedia entry and on the official site davidbowie.com.
The eras and albums of David Bowie
| Era | Years | Album or song to know |
|---|---|---|
| Early years | 1969-1971 | Space Oddity, Hunky Dory (Life on Mars?) |
| Ziggy Stardust | 1972-1973 | The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust, Starman, Moonage Daydream |
| Aladdin Sane | 1973 | Aladdin Sane |
| American soul and funk | 1974-1976 | Diamond Dogs, Young Americans (Fame), Station to Station |
| The Berlin years | 1977-1979 | Low, Heroes, Lodger |
| The 1980s | 1980-1983 | Scary Monsters (Ashes to Ashes), Let's Dance, Modern Love, China Girl |
| The 1990s and 2000s | 1993-2003 | Earthling, Heathen, Reality |
| The last years | 2013-2016 | The Next Day, Blackstar |
The story behind the songs
Bowie was never just music. He built characters, left them and moved on. At STARDUST we tell that story between the songs: how Bowie's inner world shaped the sound and the characters, and how he read himself and the world.
To hear it live, see the David Bowie tribute show, and the Ziggy Stardust guide.
Frequently asked questions
When was David Bowie born and when did he die?
David Bowie was born on 8 January 1947 in London and died on 10 January 2016 in New York, two days after the release of his last album, Blackstar.
What are David Bowie's most important albums?
Among the central albums: Hunky Dory, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, Aladdin Sane, Station to Station, Low, Heroes, Scary Monsters, Let's Dance and Blackstar.
Who is Ziggy Stardust?
Ziggy Stardust is a character, a rock star from another planet, that Bowie created for his 1972 album. Read more on the Ziggy Stardust page.
Is there a David Bowie tribute show in Israel?
Yes, STARDUST is a David Bowie tribute show by six Israeli musicians. Details on the show page.
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