Welcome to the David Bowie Bible!

David Bowie's songs, from A Better Future to Ziggy Stardust.
In-depth guides to David Bowie's albums, from his 1967 debut to Blackstar and beyond…
Day-in day-out: David Bowie's history, from his birth in London to his end days in New York City.

Song of the day

Hallo Spaceboy

Written by David Bowie and Brian Eno, 'Hallo Spaceboy' was the third single released from the 1.Outside> album. It was remixed by Pet Shop Boys, with additional lyrics referencing Major Tom from 1969's ‘Space Oddity’.

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Watch that man
Let's Dance from the Serious Moonlight Tour, 1983 🕺❤️
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Album of the month

Young Americans (1975)

David Bowie’s ninth studio album, Young Americans was the soul-influenced follow-up to Diamond Dogs and David Live, and was recorded in Philadelphia and New York.

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He speaks of senseless things

"I've always thought the only thing to do was to try to go through life as Superman, right from the word go. I felt far too insignificant as just another person." — David Bowie, 1976
Did you know?

David Bowie formed his first band, the Konrads, in 1962 at the age of 15.

Ten key dates
8 January 1947: David Bowie is born
1 June 1967: his debut album is released
20 March 1970: David marries Angela Barnett
22 January 1972: 'I'm gay and always have been'
6 June 1972: Ziggy Stardust album released
3 July 1973: Bowie breaks up the band
8 January 2013: Where Are We Now? single released
24 April 1992: David marries Iman
7 December 2015: Bowie's final public appearance, at the Lazarus musical premiere
10 January 2016: David Bowie dies

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