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David Bowie: Biography

David Bowie

Birth Name: David Robert Jones
Birth Place: Brixton, England
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 01/08/1947, Capricorn
Profession: Singer; songwriter; actor; producer

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David Bowie Fast Facts:

Changed his name from Jones to Bowie to avoid confusion with Davy Jones of the Monkees.
One of his teachers in art school was Peter Frampton's father; Frampton later played guitar for Bowie on a concert tour.
Sang "Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth" with Bing Crosby on a 1977 Christmas special.
Penned signature songs for Mott the Hoople ("All the Young Dudes") and Iggy Pop ("Lust for Life," cowritten with Pop).
Has parlayed his distinctive speaking voice and icy good looks into a part-time acting career, earning roles in such films as The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), Labyrinth (1986) and The Prestige (2006), plus a stint on Broadway in The Elephant Man (1980).
Was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.
Received a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award in 2006.

David Bowie Relationships:
Alexandria Zahra Jones - Daughter
Angela Bowie - Ex-wife
Hayward Stenton Jones - Father
Iman - Wife
Margaret Mary Burns - Mother
Terry Burns - Half Brother
Duncan Jones - Son
Zulekha Haywood - Stepdaughter
David Bowie Awards:
1984 Grammy: Best Music Video - Short Form - Winner
1983 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee

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David Bowie, Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Yoko Ono, John Lennon Ron Galella/WireImage.com

Matt Lauer, David Bowie Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com

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