Early Career and Rise to Fame
David Bowie was born in London in 1947 and rose to prominence in the late 1960s with a series of experimental albums. His 1972 concept album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust established him as a glam rock icon and global star.
Later Decades and Final Projects
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Bowie continued to release influential music and act in films. In his later years, he returned to the studio, releasing the acclaimed album Blackstar in 2016, just days before his death.
Legacy and Final Days
Bowie died on January 10, 2016, from liver cancer, which he had kept private. He left a vast recorded catalog and a lasting influence on music and fashion. For more details, see the biography on Biography.com.
