David Bowie

David Bowie ( /ˈboʊ.i/ BOH-ee; born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947) is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He is known for his distinctive voice and the intellectual depth and eclecticism of his work. Bowie first caught the eye and ear of the public in July 1969, when his... More

Date of birth:

  • Jan 8, 1947 (age 65 years)

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Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1964

Also known as:

  • David Robert Jones,
  • David Jones,
  • Ziggy Stardust,
  • Davie Bowie,
  • Davis Bowie,
  • Bowie,
  • デビッド・ボウイ,
  • Bowie, David,
  • David Robert Hayward-Jones,
  • David Bowie,
  • david_bowie,
  • Davy Jones & the King Bees,
  • David Robert Haywood Jones,
  • David Bowie and the Lower Third,
  • Thin White Duke

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Member Roles Period (start) Period (end)
  • 1999
  • 2000
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Awards

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance Nominees

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame Category
  • 1996
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