When was David Bowie born and when did they die?

David Bowie was born in 1947 and died in 2016, living to about 69 years old.

Who was alive at the same time as David Bowie?

David Bowie's closest contemporary was Stan Lee, with whom they shared 69 years of overlapping lifetimes. Explore more contemporaries on Timeliner.

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Q: What was David Bowie known for?

David Bowie was known for: Ziggy Stardust, musical chameleon. David Robert Jones, known as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter and actor. Regarded as among the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Bowie received particular acclaim for his work in the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft have had a significant impact on popular music.

1947 – 2016

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David Robert Jones, known as David Bowie, was an English singer, songwriter and actor. Regarded as among the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Bowie received particular acclaim for his work in the 1970s. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, and his music and stagecraft have had a significant impact on popular music.

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