Welcome to the David Bowie Bible!

In-depth guides to David Bowie's albums, from his 1967 debut to Blackstar and beyond…
Day-in day-out: David Bowie's history, from his birth in London to his end days in New York City.
David Bowie's songs, from A Better Future to Ziggy Stardust.

Song of the day

Boys Keep Swinging

The lead single from David Bowie's Lodger album, 'Boys Keep Swinging' was infamous for its promotional video, in which he appeared in drag as three backing singers.

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Watch that man
David Bowie - Lady Stardust (Take 1 Alternative Version)
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Album of the month

Young Americans (1975)

David Bowie’s ninth studio album, Young Americans was the soul-influenced follow-up to Diamond Dogs and David Live, and was recorded in Philadelphia and New York.

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He speaks of senseless things

"Am I, as a human being, worth talking about? I frankly think, Yes, I am." — David Bowie, 1976
Did you know?

David Bowie wanted Elvis Presley to record the song Golden Years, but the King turned it down.

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Ten key dates
8 January 1947: David Bowie is born
1 June 1967: his debut album is released
20 March 1970: David marries Angela Barnett
22 January 1972: 'I'm gay and always have been'
6 June 1972: Ziggy Stardust album released
3 July 1973: Bowie breaks up the band
8 January 2013: Where Are We Now? single released
24 April 1992: David marries Iman
7 December 2015: Bowie's final public appearance, at the Lazarus musical premiere
10 January 2016: David Bowie dies

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Everyone Says ‘Hi’
- Robert Arthur said: "This last quote of Bowie's means the world to me. Thank you for this pie.." on Tin Machine
- William Flack said: "I think that the backing vocals on this track "Waiting so long Aaaah Aaa.." on Look Back In Anger
- Jason said: "Hello! I found some contemporary sources for Bowies US Mercury LPs, alon.." on About this site
- Lisa said: "1 of the best songs ever. Can't believe he didn't include it in Ziggy St.." on Holy Holy
- Kirk Porter said: "I thought Wendy was stealing clothes from Mark's & Sparks was the or.." on All The Young Dudes