(January 8, 1947 – January 10, 2016)
David Bowie was more than a rock star—he was a cultural force of nature. Born David Robert Jones in Brixton, London, he transformed himself (and the world) through music, style, and fearless reinvention. With a career spanning over five decades, Bowie created entire universes with each new persona, from the androgynous alien Ziggy Stardust to the suave Thin White Duke, always staying a step ahead of everyone else.
His albums are sonic time capsules that continue to resonate. Hunky Dory revealed his lyrical genius, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars made him a legend, and Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs, and Young Americans cemented his place in rock history. The groundbreaking Berlin Trilogy—Low, “Heroes”, and Lodger—pushed boundaries with ambient, experimental sound. Then came Scary Monsters, Let’s Dance, and decades of bold reinvention, all leading to his final, stunning farewell: Blackstar, released just two days before his passing.
Bowie wasn’t just an artist—he was an invitation to dream, to transform, and to be unapologetically yourself. He made the strange feel beautiful and the outsider feel seen. Even now, he continues to influence music, fashion, film, and the way we think about identity and art.
Gone, but never forgotten—David Bowie didn’t just leave a legacy. He left a galaxy.