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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He speaks of senseless things
"I became a bloody good actor, I’ll tell you. An I’ll be a superb filmmaker as well. It’s only a matter of deciding what you want to do." — David Bowie, 1976
Watch that man
Bowie performs Fame live in the 90s #youtubeshorts #shorts #davidbowie #bowie #fame
Ten key dates
- 8 January 1947: David Bowie is born
- 1 January 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
Did you know?
David Bowie's characters and alter egos included Ziggy Stardust, Major Tom, Aladdin Sane, and the Thin White Duke.
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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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