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Here we see David Bowie speak of his newfound sobriety, followed up by him unabashedly labelling himself as an "alcoholic", indicating that just one drink at this point would kill him.

He goes onto say that he has built up to good of a relationship with his friends and family in order to ruin it now with drugs and alcohol. This presents him as an almost role-model like figure to be respected for his commitment to family

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David Bowie speaks to Jeremy Paxman on BBC Newsnight (1999)

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In this interview, Bowie discusses, in a very eloquent manner, the very nature of his behaviour and thought process behind changing personas, highlighting as a natural extension of how he's always found himself. It is clear from this that he is still heavily associated with the idea of 'being weird' and unconventionality, to which he is well aware and uses it to his advantage.

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David Bowie-Russell Harty Interview 1973

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Bowie starring as Nikola Tesla in The Prestige (2006)

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Bowie starring as Nikola Tesla in The Prestige (2006)

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Bowie starring as Pontius Pilot in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)

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Bowie starring as Pontius Pilot in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)

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Although only a small role, its role of cementing him as an actor beyond the realm of the indie film was far larger. Appearing in a film directed by Martin Scorsese demonstrates to others that he can be utilised by the best in the business and would not find himself out of place

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The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) - Pontius Pilate Scene (5/10) | Movieclips

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Bowie in a humorous sketch with Conan O'Brien (2002)

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Bowie in a humorous sketch with Conan O'Brien (2002)

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Here, Bowie plays with conventional assumptions and stereotypes surrounding celebrity personal lives and uses his own status in aid of the joke.

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Celebrity Secrets: David Bowie Edition | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

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A compilation of Bowie's comedic collaborations with Ricky Gervais 

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A compilation of Bowie's comedic collaborations with Ricky Gervais 

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Here Bowie embodies the idea of 'not taking himself seriously' as he consistently collaborated on projects with Ricky Gervais that poked fun at Bowie's reputation and even depict him being rude and hard to be around.

Having no obligation to or gain from, but consistently returning to these projects demonstrates his humorous side and selfless nature

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The Best of David Bowie & Ricky Gervais Together (w/ Conan O'Brien)

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Bowie as the main star of The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976)

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Bowie as the main star of The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976)

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David Bowie in THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH - Best Scenes

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Bowie starring as Villain in family film Labyrinth (1986)

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Bowie starring as Villain in family film Labyrinth (1986)

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Bowie branches out into a more family friendly environment while also branching out Indi dually by playing a major Villain for the first time.

Once again, synergy is at play as Bowie also wrote for and sang the film and its soundtrack

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The Goblin King Arrives | Labyrinth (1986)

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Bowie had frequently incorporated elements of cheekiness and or humour into his act, however they often seemed to be calculated decisions relative to the persona at any given time. As his career evolved, there was a greater trend of Bowie leaning into his humour while also allowing for the very nature and character of himself to be made the subject of comedy

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Occurring parallel with his music career since the 1970s, Bowie has also starred in numerous film and television roles. This initially operated in conjunction with his own music and personas, however soon began to branch out into roles independent of his career in music, drawing instead from his own appeal and star power.

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Bowie playing Himself in Zoolander (2001)

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Bowie playing Himself in Zoolander (2001)

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The idea of Bowie playing an exaggerated version of himself lends credence to the idea that he does not take himself too seriously and is willing to entertain making fun at the expense of his image

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David Bowie - FILM - Zoolander - JUST THE BOWIE BITS -  2001

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Bowie starring as Major Jack Celliers in Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence (1983)

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Bowie starring as Major Jack Celliers in Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence (1983)

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This role demonstrates Bowie's willingness to tackle difficult and serious subject matter such as war, racism and homophobia

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Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence [1983] Official Trailer

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Not limiting himself to simple cameo roles in larger projects, Bowie consistently starred in roles that were it not for him, would have been filled by a serious dramatic actor.

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Here we see Bowie's first major venture into the world of Film. Now operating in synergy across multiple art forms, Bowie seeks to establish himself as more than just a rock star.

The subject matter and style of the film lend themselves to his earlier associations with Extra-terrestrial behaviour and themes, while at the same time, pushing the envelope into before unseen gratuitous sexual behaviour in which Bowie is at the centre. Once again, Bowies utilises sexuality to work for him

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With this album came further evolution in Bowie's use of synergy and cross-promotion as this era of his look also came in conjunction with his first major film role in The Man Who Fell To Earth.

Increasingly, the themes of his music began to coincide with the numerous drug habits he had at the time

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Bowie criticizes MTV for Not Playing Videos by Black Artists (1983)

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Bowie criticizes MTV for Not Playing Videos by Black Artists (1983)

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Knowing he is being interviewed by possibly the largest and most accessed music institution of the 1980s, Bowie diverts from the questions and uses his status and platform to call them out on outspoken racial matters that he has no obligation to discuss

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David Bowie Criticizes MTV for Not Playing Videos by Black Artists | MTV News

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The very existence of these mugshots serves to show that Bowie wasn't merely a controversial figure for frivolous reasons but that he often pushed against boundaries that may have proven to be a step too far. The calm but stern expression also leads into the idea that Bowie has built his career and person on the grounds of facing controversy, so naturally remains unphased when confronted with it head on

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Be it through his appearance, lyrics, actions or opinions, Bowie always carried the reputation as a rebel throughout his career, having manifested in various different ways in conjunction with the issues and his own conduct.

Some of this came from a reputation bestowed upon him for his conduct, whereas other instances involved Bowie consciously engaging in acts of rebellion

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Compilation of Bowie dealing with questions on his sexuality

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Compilation of Bowie dealing with questions on his sexuality

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A persistent theme throughout Bowie's entire career was the seemingly never-ending enquiries into the star's sexuality. Here we see him comedically and cheekily deal with these questions over the years. This all suggests and presents Bowie as respectful and amicable in the way of privacy invasion, while his continuous playing with the questions forever connects the idea and notion of 'sexuality' with both his private and public personas.

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The late great David Bowie getting tired of being asked about sexuality

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Bowie utilising humour to play with the persistent idea of his peculiar sexuality while also taking advantage of the awards ceremony to further propel the challenging of gender norms.

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ladies and gentlemen and others - david bowie

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Continuing to play with the notion of his sexuality in highly upbeat and provocative collaboration with Mick Jagger

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David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street (Official Video)

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Here Bowie presents himself in fervent support of everything queer and non-conventional, going so far as to encourage all those who feel the same

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David Bowie • Rebel Rebel • 1974 • Original Single Mix • 2019 Remaster

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Making the answer extremely clear, a frustrated Bowie attempts to contain his distain for the persistent questioning. This paints him as calm and collected and not someone who is prone to lashing out, someone in control of their emotions

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At the onset of his career, Bowie's style and look could easily be argued to fit into the prominent 'Mod' movement of the 1960s. On the surface there was not much to differentiate him from numerous other acts at the time.

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Seemingly the first drastic change in appearance for Bowie, it immediately made him stand out from the crowd and thus connected him to numerous counter-culture sentiments. Bowie played to and exacerbated growing shifts in culture and began to signify that a new era had been reached, with him placing himself at the forefront

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First appearance as 'Ziggy Stardust' character (1972

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First appearance as 'Ziggy Stardust' character (1972

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Stepping out publicly in such a peculiar fashion presents Bowie as fearless in the face of gender norms and the backlash he knows he will recieve

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Footage may feature in a new BBC documentary

The moment when all of England had a chance to see Ziggy play guitar has finally been recovered. Archivists have uncovered David Bowie's first televised appearance in his Ziggy Stardust persona - a 1972 performance for ITV's Lift Off With Ayshea - that was thought to be long lost, according to the BBC. The footage was thought to be lost forever since all of Lift Off's tapes were wiped when Grenada TV had sent them to be digitized.

A fan managed to tape it, but due to degradation, the tape is now being "baked" so that the footage can be remastered. It may feature in next month's BBC2 documentary, David Bowie: Finding Fame, if it is restored in time.

"For fans, it is something of a Holy Grail," Francis Whately, the doc's producer and director, told the Radio Times (via the BBC). "It would fall apart if we played it, so it's had to be very carefully restored. It will be a real coup if it comes off."

Finding Fame is the third in a trilogy of films that Whatley has made about the singer. The 90-minute program will feature previously unheard Bowie recordings, including the singer's 1965 BBC audition with his band the Lower Third performing "Chim-Chim-Cheree" and "Baby, That's a Promise." The BBC turned down the singer at the time, saying he was a "cockney chap but not outstanding enough" and "devoid of personality."

"These are the stepping stones that led to Ziggy, but also many of the failures that led to Ziggy," Whatley said. "It shows how Bowie embraced them and learnt from them all."

Previously, the earliest available Ziggy footage was Bowie's performance of "Starman" on Top of the Pops a month earlier. For that show, the singer dressed himself in a snakeskin jumpsuit and poofed up his red mullet for the occasion.

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David Bowie's First Televised Appearance as Ziggy Stardust Has Been Found

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Footage of David Bowie from 1972, long thought to be lost, has been found and may feature in a new documentary.

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Album | The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars (1972)

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Album | The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars (1972)

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Thematically, this album dealt even more with themes of sexuality, queerness and space, seemingly showing Bowie embrace the themes that he had perhaps begrudgingly become most associated with.

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Lyrically, this song presents Bowie as anti-establishment and as some sort of martyr for the modern youth to project upon

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David Bowie - Changes [Official Lyric Video]

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Bowie starring in Spongebob, Atlantis Squarepantis (2005)

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Bowie starring in Spongebob, Atlantis Squarepantis (2005)

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Starring in a voice acting role for the first time, while also being in a show targeted primarily at children represents Bowie as garnering and spreading appeal across generations. It could also be said that it strengthens his relevance beyond the realm of music and other roles he is perhaps more famous for.

As stars age, it becomes increasingly more likely that they broaden their undertakings from more 'serious' endeavours and instead wish to leave behind for their kids and the younger generations.

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The art of this album photo shoot seem to present Bowie as open and bare, showing himself off for all that he is, being as clear with identity as possible

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Although we have seen Bowie change his look and persona before with Ziggy Stardust, not to mention minor evolutions in the Ziggy persona, this album and era marks a clear turning point in which it becomes apparent that change and evolution will be a constant theme to come with Bowie, showing that Ziggy was not a one time switch

The themes and tone of this album also took a much bleaker and direct turn, relative to his previous work which tended to be more abstract and uplifting

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The final appearance of the Ziggy Stardust persona and announcement that this will be his "last show"

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The final appearance of the Ziggy Stardust persona and announcement that this will be his "last show"

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The very essence of 'Persona' is utilised to its full advantage, with Bowie giving no indication that he simply means there will be no more shows as Ziggy, he fully embraces the concept he has created and treats it as though it is reality. As he sees it and presents it, this is the end. The era of Ziggy has ended and thus it is in fact the last show that "he" will ever do.

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David Bowie - The Farewell Speech (2023 Remaster) [4K Upgrade]

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The shift from 'Ziggy Stardust' to 'The Thin White Duke' is by far the most drastic and stark of Bowie's life and clearly demonstrates his desire to leave his past eras behind and re-invent himself.

With this character came numerous controversies, mostly in regard to the frequent fascist and nazi-esque remakrs that were made under the guise of the character

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The legend went by many names, with a striking assortment of outfits and hairstyles to match. David Bowie was born David Jones but proved himself worthy of a range of more exotic handles over his five decades of service to global entertainment. Inspired by his half-brother Terry's schizophrenia diagnosis and encouraged by a long-lived battle with stage fright, Bowie found artistic salvation in alternate personalities.

Ziggy Stardust is often regarded as Bowie's first fully-fledged alter ego. The omnisexual rock star from the skies debuted as a stage persona in 1972 in conjunction with Bowie's glam-era masterpiece, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. The stellar concept album spins the dramatic tale of the saintly character, with the final song, 'Rock and Roll Suicide', presaging Stardust's ephemeral existence.

The character had been under construction since the mid-1960s, inspired by the British rock 'n' roll singer Vince Taylor. During his slow rise to fame, Bowie met Taylor, who had suffered a mental breakdown of late and was convinced he had arrived from the heavens, a cross between a god and an alien.

Ziggy Stardust had barely lasted a year when Bowie retired the alter ego on July 3rd, 1973, during a performance at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. "Of all the shows on the tour, this particular show will remain with us the longest because not only is it the last show of the tour, it's the last show we'll ever do," he famously announced.

In truth, Ziggy Stardust had already been cast into the shadows on April 19th with the arrival of Aladdin Sane. The album introduced the titular character, a more unhinged and solemn character, allegedly an alter ego belonging to Ziggy Stardust himself.

Bowie's fascination with insanity proved artistically profitable throughout his career, arguably reaching a head in the mid-1970s when a spiralling cocaine addiction presented a case study markedly close to home. This period was highlighted by Bowie's 1976 album Station to Station and his shady, controversial alter ego, The Thin White Duke.

In the epic title track, 'Station to Station', Bowie refers to the character musically for the first time: "The return of the Thin White Duke, throwing darts in lovers' eyes." It doesn't take a literature professor to divine that this character was Bowie's most rebellious and unprincipled.

As Bowie's cocaine habit marched forth, his diet collapsed to a paltry platter of red peppers and milk. His figure, which had never been regarded as rotund, became increasingly emaciated and menacing, encased in monochrome pleated suits and topped with a suave slick of bleached hair.

Around this time, Bowie was noted to have made several pro-fascist statements to the press, catalysing controversy surrounding his character clad in Third Reich-chic. This visage was intensified in May 1976 when Bowie was photographed making what appeared to be the Nazi salute while greeting fans from a convertible at London's Victoria Station.

Bowie duly countered press-driven aspersions, explaining that he had simply intended to wave at his fans at Victoria Station and addressed his pro-fascist statements as part of an act. "I'm Pierrot. I'm Everyman. What I'm doing is theatre and only theatre," Bowie told the Daily Express in a 1976 interview. "What you see on stage isn't sinister. It's pure clown. I'm using myself as a canvas and trying to paint the truth of our time on it. The white face, the baggy pants - they're Pierrot, the eternal clown putting over the great sadness."

With our modern obsession with true crime documentaries and war dramas, you may have noticed that humans are hardwired to find entertainment value in the most harrowing of subjects. Consequentially, art and artists that revel in atrocity and controversy often enjoy a mammoth share of public attention and reverence. This was undoubtedly true of Bowie's run as The Thin White Duke.

Although Bowie formally retired the character in 1976, his aesthetic remained similar over the late '70s after his move to Europe with Iggy Pop. Here, Bowie would enter his most artistically fertile chapter, known as the Berlin Trilogy. The three albums teemed with German influences, from krautrock-inspired instrumentals to the Berlin Wall love story, 'Heroes'.

Bowie's escape from the US to mainland Europe proved a vital decision, allowing him to kick his cocaine habit and restore sanity. "I was out of my mind, totally crazed," he told Uncut in 1999. "It was a dangerous period for me. I was at the end of my tether physically and emotionally and had serious doubts about my sanity."

The fascist tongue slips and dubious greetings came to an abrupt halt, but some propound that The Thin White Duke lurked in the background until Lodger, Bowie's final album of the decade and the concluding entry of the Berlin Trilogy - the shockwaves of this devious and deranged character ostensibly taking a few years to abate.

Bowie's artistic fascination with Germany, both as the cradle of his most celebrated music and as the historic focal point of the Thin White Duke, may have ruffled a few feathers but ultimately marked the most influential period of his career. During this period, Bowie helped popularise krautrock in the West and, alongside Kraftwerk, gave rise to a generation of musicians dressed in sharp, pleated suits, conveying the steely resilience of German engineering.

Synth-pop acts of the late-'70s and '80s, including Gary Numan, Eurythmics, Visage, OMD, and The Human League, echoed this aesthetic alongside more direct endorsements of Bowie as a central source of inspiration. On the other hand, the darker side of this chapter in Bowie's career, namely The Thin White Duke's ominous presence, inspired an even more durable trend.

Joy Division, who named themselves after the prostitution wings of Nazi concentration camps, and Bauhaus, who named themselves after the historic German art school, are just two of many bands deeply inspired by Bowie's pro-fascist character. Like Bowie, Ian Curtis was deeply fascinated by the atrocities of the Nazi regime and profusely reflected the horror and depravity in his art.

These two bands were crucial progenitors of the gothic and post-punk eras to come and were by no means alone in their adoration of Bowie's attachment to the dark and deranged. The impact of such ancestral bands prevails today, with modern alt-rock and punk-derived bands frequently citing The Thin White Duke and his disciples as principal luminaries.

In 1980, Bowie released Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps), his final farewell to alter egos. One could argue that The Thin White Duke reared his head one final time in 'Fashion', an infectious pop classic that blurred the distinction between oppressive fascism and the unyielding force of fashion.

Elsewhere in the album, 'Ashes to Ashes' reprised Major Tom, an early character of Bowie's, first mentioned in 1969's 'Space Oddity'. Although his presence as a fully-fledged alter ego is debated, Major Tom played an essential role in Bowie's career reflection.

In 'Ashes to Ashes', Bowie appraises the seismic developments of the previous decade. Disregarding commercial and critical prosperity, he laments that all these heroes he had created were masking a weary "junkie, strung out on heaven's high, feeling an all-time low."

Although Ziggy Stardust remains Bowie's most iconic persona, credited with some of the Starman's most adored music, The Thin White Duke presided over a more intriguing and influential period. The glam era's androgyny may have prevailed through the ages but the brute force of the punk wave soon blew away the glitter. On the other hand, Bowie's flirtation with darkness and controversy in the late-'70s cultivated his most artistically progressive and inspiring material, a firm shoulder to the first domino of the post-punk and synth eras to come.

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The Thin White Duke was David Bowie's most crucialalter ego

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We explore some of the intriguing alter egos conjured by David Bowie during the 1970s and explain why The Thin White Duke is the most important.

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Controversy often finds any celebrity one way or another, but Bowie was no stranger to very real controversy that he brought upon himself, be it through actions or the many personal troubles he faced

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Controversy surrounding apparent Nazi Salute

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Controversy surrounding apparent Nazi Salute

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While plenty of minor controversies had been connected to Bowie previously, usually in regard to his heightened sexual nature, this is an instance of serious trouble in which the very idea of what can be done under the alias of a character or persona has to be called into question.

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Did David Bowie really do a Nazi salute? - Far Out Magazine

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During the mid-1970s, Bowie had a stint with ideas of fascism. His thin white duke character took it too far; did he, though, really give the nazi salute?

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Factors such as sheer career longevity, multi-modal appeal, synergy and financial success have all culminated in David Bowie being one of the most successful, acclaimed and adored Musicians and or artists in history

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While maintaining a degree of privacy in regard to his family life, Bowie has also not shied away from showcasing elements of his family life and often takes advantage of the opportunity to speak positively about the connections he has in life

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Iggy Pop on his experiences with David Bowie

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Iggy Pop on his experiences with David Bowie

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This interview with Iggy Pop provides insight into David Bowie's attitudes towards other up and coming artists while also alluding to the numerous infamous drug escapades that took place within this period.

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Iggy Pop On The Berlin Period with David Bowie | The Jonathan Ross Show

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The demeanour in which Bowie conducts himself in this interview presents him as courteous and pleasant, juxtaposing his reaction with the context of the fact he is being arrested for hard drug use. This may be him suggesting that only he and only he is in full control of how he is perceived.

Even under these serious circumstances, Bowie maintains his public persona as one of respect and courteousness

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David Bowie - Drugs Arrest - Rochester - NYC - Interview 1976 Arrest

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If only one word were available to summarise David Bowie's star image, then it would be "Evolution". Over his 50-year career, Bowie always changed and experimented with his persona while still maintaining core values and traits. For this reason, I believe a timeline of various albums, in conjunction with further evaluation, is best suited for contextually framing and dissecting his star image.

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Bowie talking about the time he first asked out his would be wife, Iman

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Bowie talking about the time he first asked out his would be wife, Iman

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Bowie always talks extremely favourably in regard to his family, often appearing extremely eager just to express any amount of the affection he claims

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Watch David Bowie Reveal the Adorable Way He First Asked Iman Out

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The joy Bowie expresses at being a new father is extremely difficult to not find infectious and adds another layer of relatability to him for people to empathise with. As he has grown in age, he has become more of an outlet for paternal thoughts.

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Conan Remembers David Bowie | CONAN on TBS

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Bowie talking about the history of his name

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Bowie talking about the history of his name

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From the onset of his career, it is made clear that Bowie has always been keen on changing and re-inventing the idea of himself and that even just the simple fact of his name is not in fact true to himself, having been born 'David Robert Jones'

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David Bowie reveals the crazy history of his name

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Bowie discusses 'Never playing for the gallery'

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Bowie discusses 'Never playing for the gallery'

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Bowie clearly defines and chooses to represent himself as someone who does not conform to standards or what others want him to be. He indicates that he only ever tried to manifest what he thought was a part of himself

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David Bowie on why you should never play to the gallery

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Bowie talking about his incessant drug use with Iggy Pop during their "Berlin Period" 

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Bowie talking about his incessant drug use with Iggy Pop during their "Berlin Period" 

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Here, while acknowledging the drug use, as well as his privilege of fame, Bowie also makes fun of the notion of the idea that he is talking about himself being poor at this time. This comes both from the perspective that rockstars are perceived as always rich and powerful, while also making fun of the fact that he thinks he has no right to complain.

This all brings a down-to-earth element to the story that is persistent throughout Bowie's life, in spite of whatever outlandish thing he could be doing. He always strives to maintain relatbility.

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Review of The Man Who Fell To Earth by Roger Ebert

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Review of The Man Who Fell To Earth by Roger Ebert

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In this review, Bowie receives great praise for his acting, with Ebert stating "If he hadn’t been a rock star he could have had success as an actor". Ebert goes onto equally praise him for his performances in subsequent roles.

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The Man Who Fell to Earth movie review (1976) | Roger Ebert

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In the 35 years since its first release, Nicolas Roeg's "The Man Who Fell to Earth" has attained such cult status that it was remade in 1987 for television, and its poster can be glimpsed in the recent "Green Lantern."

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Article citing David Bowie's opinions on appearing in SpongeBob SquarePants Atlantis Squarepantis (2005)

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Article citing David Bowie's opinions on appearing in SpongeBob SquarePants Atlantis Squarepantis (2005)

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This article cites Bowie's own blog in which he expresses joy at being in something that his kids would like, saying "Oh yeah!! We, the family, are thrilled". He went on to praise the show itself and offer them the use of any of his famous hit songs.

This all serves to paint him as a generous and affable family man with an innocent childlike quality to him that people can get on board with.

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The bizarre moment David Bowie appeared on Spongebob

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David Bowie, arguably the most influential musician in modern history, once made a cameo on TV show 'Spongebob Squarepants'.

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This account of Bowie's numerous charitable acts present him as extremely selfless, willing to help others and concious of numerous problems in the world. The specific account of helping Somali charities, being the country of his Wife's birth, paints Bowie as someone who pays good care to the needs of those he cares about.

The fact that these actions do not come from the star himself, rather becoming more widely known only after his death, further serves to present him as selfless and not interested in charity in order to make himself look good.

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One month ago the world lost David Bowie, a rock icon and charity legend. Bowie died following a prolonged, secret battle with cancer, but his legacy lives on in the multitude of people he's touched with both song and service.

Best known for hit singles such as "Ziggy Stardust," "The Man Who Sold The World" and "Space Oddity," Bowie was more than an entertainer. He followed in the footsteps of his father, Haywood Jones. Jones worked as a promotions officer for Barnado's, a British children's charity that is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2016.

After establishing himself as a force in music in the seventies and eighties, Bowie began performing for a variety of causes. In 1984, he was one of many British musicians who launched a campaign to fight African starvation with the single, "Do they Know it's Christmas?" He continued raising money for famine relief in Ethiopia in 1985 by taking stage for the Live Aid series of concerts.

It was in 1992, however, that Bowie's charitable efforts reached new heights after marrying Somali-born model and actress Iman. The couple continued the fight against HIV by participating in fundraising efforts like 7th on Sale in the late nineties.

Money raised for this event went to funding AIDS research at a time when the disease was not well understood. Iman, with Bowie, became a force in women's campaigns such as Break the Cycle and the Raise Hope for Congo Campaign.

Bowie also became an active supporter of Keep a Child Alive (KCA), a nonprofit founded by Leigh Blake and Alicia Keys in 2003. KCA's mission is to provide life-saving HIV medication to African children and their families who lack access.

Bowie's final performance took place at a KCA event in 2006. "He graciously performed three songs at Keep a Child Alive's Black Ball in 2006 and I have never seen an audience so enraptured," Keys said.

According to Look to the Stars, Bowie also contributed to a wide variety of causes. Save the Children, Every Mother Counts, 21st Century Leaders, The Lunchbox Fund, War Child and many other organizations received his assistance over the years. He also supported Amnesty International, DKMS and the Red Cross.

Even after his passing, Bowie's work is still raising money for charity. Odeon cinemas in Britain is rereleasing Bowie's 1985 movie "Labyrinth," and is giving proceeds to Cancer Research UK.

"David Bowie had a glittering career and gave us decades of entertainment," said Odeon director Andy Edge. "We are honoured to celebrate his work with these special charity screenings."

KCA's Facebook page sums up Bowie's charity work most poignantly. "He was a longtime supporter and friend of Keep a Child Alive, for which we'll be forever grateful. We know his legacy will live on and he will be remembered for generations to come. David Bowie was an icon and an inspiration for us all."

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David Bowie - A Life of Charity - BORGEN

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The world recently lost David Bowie, rock icon and charity legend, but his legacy lives on in the many people he's touched with song and service.

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Bowie's son, Duncan Jones, on how Bowie helped to nurture his interests and guide him

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Bowie's son, Duncan Jones, on how Bowie helped to nurture his interests and guide him

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Duncan Jones may have lost his famous father, David Bowie, earlier this year but his memory still lives on through Duncan.

The Warcraft director spoke candidly of his late father, who passed away from liver cancer in January, and said it was the famous singer who pushed him into film-making.

The now 45-year-old told the Sydney Morning Herald, in an interview published on Saturday, he was studying his doctorate in philosophy at university when his father intervened.

'My dad saw that I was miserable and said "we're up in Montreal [filming TV series The Hunger], come and hang out with us",' Duncan revealed, who is David's son with Angie Bowie.

'Tony Scott put a camera in my hands and said "why don't you do this?". I had grown up loving cinema, making my own shorts, so I already had a taste for it.

'But getting a chance to do it as an adult in a more professional capacity absolutely changed my life.'

Not long after, Duncan (who was once known as Zowie Bowie) enlisted at London Film School to turn his childhood camera obsession into a full-time career.

And the director of the blockbuster sci-fi film says his old man would be looking down smiling at his latest efforts, telling the publication: 'I think he'd be proud...I know he'd be proud.'

From there, he worked on commercials before making a name for himself with two science fiction films - Moon and Source Code.

Moon follows an astronaut, played by Sam Rockwell, who tries to escape from a deserted lunar base.

Meanwhile, Source Code focuses on an agent, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, who relives the same eight minutes again and again until he can locate a bomber on a train.

With these two films firmly under his belt, the scriptwriter and director was able to take on Universal's latest movie installment, Warcraft.

The $100 million film is set in the fictional world of Azeroth, populated by the humans, which comes under threat when a Dark Portal opens from the dying world of Draenor, bringing with it invading orcs.

A combination of CGI and green screens were used to help to recreate the deep universe established by the 1990s game, World Of Warcraft.

Over the course of 22-years the game has turned from a leisurely activity into a lifestyle for some, with more than 5.5 million active subscribers.

Duncan admitted to The Guardian he was worried about getting the movie wrong for the legion of dedicated gamers.

'If you get it wrong, people are going to be very upset,' he told the publication.

'The thing you have to remember with Warcraft, probably more than with any other computer game, ever, is that people spend more time in this place than in the places they live.

'It actually is like their home town. So if you get that wrong it's a bit like the people in Notting Hill, who are still recovering from the Notting Hill movie.'

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Duncan Jones says his father David Bowie steered him into film-making

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Warcraft director Duncan Jones says his father, David Bowie, helped him pursue his film-making dreams.

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Yoko Ono on Bowie like a Father to her Son after John Lennon's death

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Yoko Ono on Bowie like a Father to her Son after John Lennon's death

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This account from Yoko Ono states that Bowie was a “father figure” to her son after John Lennon's death". This paints him as a caring and father like figure even when it is not required of him at all.

She also states that Bowie was "as close as family", adding to the idea that he was overall a kind and loving person to be around

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"John [Lennon] and David respected each other. They were well matched in intellect and talent," Ono writes

Following the death of David Bowie, Yoko Ono penned a heartfelt tribute to the rocker she considered a good friend as well as a "father figure" to her son after John Lennon 's death. "John and David respected each other," Ono wrote. "They were well matched in intellect and talent. As John and I had very few friends, we felt David was as close as family."

Bowie and Lennon collaborated on the Young Americans single "Fame," which gave Bowie his first U.S. Number One song in September 1975. The pair first met in January of that year when Bowie was living in New York, and Bowie and Lennon quickly organized a one-day recording session at Electric Lady Studios, resulting in "Fame." (Bowie also covered the Beatles' "Across the Universe" on Young Americans.) Although the rock legends never collaborated again, they remained close until Lennon's death in 1980.

"After John died, David was always there for Sean and me. When Sean was at boarding school in Switzerland, David would pick him up and take him on trips to museums and let Sean hang out at his recording studio in Geneva," Ono continued. "For Sean, this is losing another father figure. It will be hard for him, I know. But we have some sweet memories which will stay with us forever."

Sean Lennon added his own tribute on Instagram, writing of Bowie's death, "Absolutely devastating news. I feel so lucky to have considered you a friend. R.I.P. Thank you for everything."

Bowie passed away Sunday following an 18-month battle with cancer. He was 69.

As John & I had very few friends, we felt David was as close as family. Sweet memories will stay with us forever. pic.twitter.com/WoZsztnm4E

- Yoko Ono (@yokoono) January 11, 2016

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Yoko Ono on Bowie: 'David Was as Close as Family'

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Following the death of David Bowie, Yoko Ono penned a heartfelt tribute to the rocker she considered "as close as family."

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Bowie at a photoshoot with his Son and then Wife

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Bowie at a photoshoot with his Son and then Wife

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The nature of this shoot suggests that Bowie values his family in conjunction with his work as he often blended the two together. As we see here, the appearances he took on were not something that he seemed to shed when his family were involved

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Playing with the idea of being a vessel for expression while also utilising the fact that Bowie was properly trained as a mime

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This song, as well as the song 'Kooks', was specifically written about Bowie's newly born baby son, Duncan, and shows how Bowie manifested the love for his son into his work was able to express it in a seemingly innocent and sweet manner.

Overall it presents Bowie as a loving and eager father.

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David Bowie - Oh! You Pretty Things (Old Grey Whistle Test, 1972) [HD Upgrade]

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A tribute to Bowie and cover of 'Rebel Rebel' performed by over 1000 people following his death

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A tribute to Bowie and cover of 'Rebel Rebel' performed by over 1000 people following his death

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The very existence of this video shows the lasting impact and influence that Bowie has had on so many people of varying generations, reaching success unparalleled by and incomparable to most other artists to have ever existed

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Rebel Rebel - Rockin'1000 That's Live Official

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Bowie's Grammy Award wins and nominations

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Bowie's Grammy Award wins and nominations

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While not always, one key marker of success is critical acclaim. With 19 nominations and 5 wins in the Grammys, Bowie can certainly boast reaching levels of critical success that propel anyone into the public conciousness

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"I suppose for me as an artist, it wasn't just about expressing my work. I really wanted, more than anything else, to contribute in some way to the culture I was living in."

Born David Robert Jones on Jan. 8, 1947, in New York City. Died Jan. 10, 2016, in New York City.

David Bowie burst onto the scene with his 1969 song "Space Oddity." The track, which was released as a 7-inch single, served as the opening song on his second studio album, David Bowie. Three years later, the boundary-pushing singer introduced his glam rock alter ego Ziggy Stardust and the 1972 album The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars.

In 2006 Bowie was awarded a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award. His 1972 single "Changes" was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame in 2017.

Lady Gaga performed a medley in tribute to the late icon on the 58th GRAMMY Awards.

During the 59th GRAMMY Awards in 2017, the singer's legacy was honored when his 2016 album, Blackstar, swept all five awards it was nominated for: Best Rock Performance; Best Alternative Music Album; Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical; Best Recording Package; and Best Rock Song.

Did you know? Bowie changed his name to David Bowie so as to avoid confusion with Davy Jones from The Monkees.

In 2012, the GRAMMY Museum honored the 40th anniversary of The Rise and Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars with a special screening of the D.A. Pennebaker documentary/concert film, which featured Bowie and his backing group, The Spiders From Mars, performing at the Hammersmith Odeon on July 3, 1973.

Bowie launched a campaign against African starvation with his single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" He helped raise awareness for HIV/AIDS in the late '90s. He also worked with the Keep a Child Alive nonprofit as well as contributed to Save the Children, Every Mother Counts, 21st Century Leaders, and The Lunchbox Fund, among other charities.

All GRAMMY Awards and Nominations for David Bowie

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Best Alternative Music Album

Blackstar

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Blackstar

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Read more about David Bowie GRAMMY History and other GRAMMY-winning and GRAMMY-nominated artists on GRAMMY.com

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DAVID BOWIE sold over 39,519,275 albums, including 9,764,000 in the United States and 8,500,000 in the United Kingdom. The best-selling album by DAVID BOWIE is LET'S DANCE, which sold over 10,700,000 copies .

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DAVID BOWIE albums ranked by sales

DAVID BOWIE total sales by country

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Dery, M., & Sterling, B. (2012). Stardust Memories: How David Bowie Killed the ’60s, Ushered in the ’70s, and, for One Brief Shining Moment, Made the Mullet Hip. In I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts: Drive-by Essays on American Dread, American Dreams (pp. 64–70). University of Minnesota Press. http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5749/j.cttts9xr.11

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Dery, M., & Sterling, B. (2012). Stardust Memories: How David Bowie Killed the ’60s, Ushered in the ’70s, and, for One Brief Shining Moment, Made the Mullet Hip. In I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts: Drive-by Essays on American Dread, American Dreams (pp. 64–70). University of Minnesota Press. http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5749/j.cttts9xr.11

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This article talks of Bowie as though he represented and personified the entire movement away from the '60s and into the '70s, the idea of rejecting gender norms and consumerism culture

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Judith A. Peraino. (2012). Plumbing the Surface of Sound and Vision: David Bowie, Andy Warhol, and the Art of Posing. Qui Parle, 21(1), p.154. https://doi.org/10.5250/quiparle.21.1.0151

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Judith A. Peraino. (2012). Plumbing the Surface of Sound and Vision: David Bowie, Andy Warhol, and the Art of Posing. Qui Parle, 21(1), p.154. https://doi.org/10.5250/quiparle.21.1.0151

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This article explains how Bowie utilised his mime training and was able to create an image (or many images of himself) that was distinct from any other act. He was able to use the knowledge he had in order to present himself as distinctly 'weird' in a way that was unique to him.

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Here it is discussed how we as an audience have accepted that some sort of celebrity downfall or trouble is to be accepted with nearly any celebrity, and that we tend to be more forgiving depending on the severity and circumstance.

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The sheer volume of consistent praise and mourning that came out following his death shows that Bowie was loved and admired to an extent that distinguishes him from other celebrities

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Fans have been flocking to social media to pay tribute to David Bowie on what would have been the legendary singer's 75th birthday.

The highly influential musician, who died following an 18-month battle with cancer in 2016, was born David Robert Jones on January 8, 1947, in Brixton, London.

Bowie's seismic impact on music and pop culture can never be overstated. His relentless innovation and reinvention was one of the great driving forces of modern music, which in turn inspired countless musicians across a vast tapestry of rock music which he helped weave as he went.

It wasn't just music the starman influenced. His impact reached into fashion, performance art, film and sexual politics, which earned him legions of fans all over the world. Today (January 8), friends, entertainers and fans have been sharing stories, tributes, photographs and more to mark the the singer's birthday.

Bowie's widow Iman Abdulmajid paid tribute to her late husband by sharing a quote from Canadian poet and novelist Margaret Atwood: "I exist in two places, here and where you are."

"Happy Birthday David Bowie, on what would have been his 75th birthday," The Anchoress wrote in a tribute. "A lesson to anyone in how to constantly push forwards in your art, how to magpie like an artist, and how to always look to the future and bring it back into your present. An innovator, an icon. Much missed."

Lenny Kravitz posted a photo of he and Bowie, accompanied by the caption: "Happy Birthday to The Thin White Duke."

#imandaily Jan 8th #BowieForever pic.twitter.com/bRlQ0kJwX0

- Iman Abdulmajid (@The_Real_IMAN) January 8, 2022

Paul Young shared a photo of he and Bowie alongside Bryan Adams, writing: "Remembering David Bowie today on what would have been his 75th birthday - he is greatly missed. I love this photo of us both with @bryanadams."

"Remembering David Bowie on what would have been his 75th birthday: 8 January 2022. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Glass-Bowie-Eno trilogy of symphonies beginning with Low Symphony in 1992, and a conclusion with Lodger Symphony," said composer Phillip Glass.

The official John Lennon Twitter account posted Bowie's performance of 'Fame' with the Beatles legend on the Cher Show in 1975, writing: "Happy Birthday David Bowie."

Remembering David Bowie today on what would have been his 75th birthday - he is greatly missed.

I love this photo of us both with @bryanadams pic.twitter.com/9sypyva1Em

- Paul Young (@PaulYoungParlez) January 8, 2022

Happy Birthday David Bowie
Here's David performing 'Fame' on the Cher Show in 1975.
The song was written by John Lennon, David Bowie & Carlos Alomar. https://t.co/YQXCs4nSLe

- John Lennon 🗽🍎 (@johnlennon) January 8, 2022

See more birthday wishes for the late rock icon below:

As someone from the #davidbowie estate told me a while ago, "David Robert Jones died on 10 January 2016, but David Bowie lives forever". Happy Birthday to both of them. #bowie75 #DB75 @DavidBowieReal pic.twitter.com/Xmt8nSwLWj

- Matt Everitt (@matteveritt) January 8, 2022

Happy birthday David Bowie, king of Capricorns

- Astro Poets (@poetastrologers) January 8, 2022

⁦@DavidBowieReal⁩ was born today.I honor him for a 1000 reasons. He raised the bar of music, sexuality, contemporary art & opened the door of experimentation to our culture.
His great intellect entertained & inspired us.This image is the day he died outside his home.⚡️ pic.twitter.com/j0PyFHI9T1

- Michael Des Barres (@MDesbarres) January 8, 2022

Happy birthday @DavidBowieReal . We're such huge fans, we had an exhibition on him in 2013.

Which Bowie are you today?

[Photograph of David Bowie, by Terry O'Neill, London, 1974] pic.twitter.com/XVh2EaqrJb

- V&A (@V_and_A) January 8, 2022

David Bowie will forever be the brightest star and will shine on for eternity. Happy Heavenly 75th Birthday Starman. @allontheboard #DavidBowie #BowieForever #Bowie75 pic.twitter.com/bW4gWGQrm8

- All On The Board (@allontheboard) January 8, 2022

Happy birthday, Bowie 🖤 🖤 🖤 Here he is, on the set of Nicolas Roeg's THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH (1976).

📸 "David Bowie, New Mexico" by Geoff MacCormack pic.twitter.com/YxKoDiXyFx

- Criterion Collection (@Criterion) January 8, 2022

Meanwhile, Madame Tussauds London have announced that they are to unveil a new figure of David Bowie in March 2022 - the second to feature at the Baker Street attraction.

On what would have been the late artist's 75th birthday, Madame Tussauds have also released new images taken during Bowie's 1983 sitting with their artists. Check them out here.

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Fans pay tribute to David Bowie on late singer's 75th birthday

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Fans have been flocking to social media to pay tribute to David Bowie on what would have been the legendary singer's 75th birthday.

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“David Robert Jones died on 10 January 2016, but David Bowie lives forever”

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“David Robert Jones died on 10 January 2016, but David Bowie lives forever”

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The idea of Bowie, and what he represents and means to people, has grown far larger than the mere man himself

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Caricature of Bowie by Flight Of The Conchords

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Caricature of Bowie by Flight Of The Conchords

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The existence of parody and caricatures of Bowie suggest a lasting cultural impact and that he is viewed as incredibly influential and relevant in the grand scheme of culture

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Astronaut, Chris Hadfield, covering David Bowie's Space Oddity from the International Space Station

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Astronaut, Chris Hadfield, covering David Bowie's Space Oddity from the International Space Station

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Bowie has become so interconnected and associated with his subject matter that he has become part of their very fabric

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Highlighting the critical failure and peculiarity of Bowie's first album

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Highlighting the critical failure and peculiarity of Bowie's first album

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It is discussed here how the album received basically no attention upon release and was a critical failure. And yet it stood out for being one of the few albums to feature the artist singing in their native English accent, adding to the idea that no matter what, Bowie always presented himself as a true reflection of himself and even in his early stages showed signs of rebellion and non-conformity

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12 fascinating facts about David Bowie's bizarre debut album | CBC Radio

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50 years ago, Bowie released his strange debut - which has been called 'one of pop's genuinely crazy moments.'

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Brown, T. S. (2013). The Sixties in the City: Avant-gardes and Urban Rebels in New York, London, and West Berlin. Journal of Social History, 46(4), p.827. http://www.jstor.org/stable/43306075

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In this article we see the term 'mod' of this period linked the very idea of rebellion and being against the very status quo

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Modern list citing the greatest solo artists of all time, with Bowie placing 2nd

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Modern list citing the greatest solo artists of all time, with Bowie placing 2nd

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Given that his source, LadBible, is predominantly targeted towards modern day youth, the fact that an older artist such as Bowie places so highly speaks for the idea that he garnered cross generational appeal and managed to gain newfound respect and admiration even following his death

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What makes a truly great solo artist? That unique ability to stand alone on stage and command the attention and the participation of a crowd of thousands. To take people on a journey and inspire so many with their music.

With artists from so many decades and genres to choose from, deciding the true G.O.A.T. is a near impossible task - picking the four shortlisted was hard enough - but what makes one stand out above all the rest? Is it the ability to hop genres? Is it the number of albums sold? Is it their cultural impact?

Most will say it's a mix of the above and certain things will be more or less important for different people. For some, it's the enduring influence of an artist which sets them apart, for others it's simply a case of which songs they like best, while other fans talk about the artist's iconic look and stage presence.

We've whittled it down to four legendary solo artists which were put to vote in a Twitter poll of LADbible readers. The four artists on the shortlist were Elvis Presley, the renowned 'King of Rock and Roll'; the boundary-breaking David Bowie; the ultimate showman Elton John; and Amy Winehouse, with her timeless sound.

It was fairly close between the top three artists in the list, but out of almost 20,000 votes, 39% voted for Elvis Presley. As one fan said, "Elvis was called the King for a reason".

Greatest Solo Artist Of All Time

Elvis' music was truly groundbreaking at the time and continues to have an enduring influence. One user said: "Elvis inspired so many bands after he died and still does. Just like the Beatles, love or hate them the effect on music they've had is undeniable and that defines G.O.A.T. status." Another agreed, "All great in their own right. But no Elvis = no rock and roll."

Alongside the music itself, it's this lasting impact that seems to qualify true G.O.A.T. status.

Coming in second was David Bowie, another artist who is considered to be one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. His ability to hop genres and his creation of many personas like Aladdin Sane and Ziggy Stardust have helped set him apart from other artists. There really has never been anyone quite like Bowie before or since, and I doubt there ever will be.

Following shortly behind Bowie, comes the man in the jazzy specs, Elton John, who was chosen as the G.O.A.T. by 26% of voters. One user said: "I'll choose Elton 10 times before anyone else on this list." Elton's blend of pop and rock, alongside his high-energy showmanship and outlandish glam-rock style made him a truly revolutionary solo artist.

Amy Winehouse came in fourth with 9% of the vote. An incredible performer and songwriter who we lost far too soon at the age of 27. Who knows what we might have seen from Amy had this not been the case but this relatively shorter career may be one of the reasons why Winehouse came in behind the other three artists.

So, Elvis is the King and he's the out-and-out ruler of this poll. An icon, an unbelievable performer and a trailblazer who paved the way for hundreds of artists after him. A very worthy winner as far as we're concerned.

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Who Is The Greatest Solo Artist Of All Time?

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The LADbible audience voted on who was the greatest solo artist of all time was. Here are the results.

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Redmond, S. (2014) Celebrity and the media Sean Redmond. Houndsmill, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. p. 128

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Redmond, S. (2014) Celebrity and the media Sean Redmond. Houndsmill, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. p. 128

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Here we see Bowie's star image being related extensively to the idea of his rebellion and sexual ambiguity, he made the idea of being different the thing that brought everyone 'weird' together