Ranked #7 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll.
Resides in London and New York City.
Shares a birthday with 3 other Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members: Elvis Presley, The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and legendary promoter Bill Graham. He also shares it with director John McTiernan and actress Ami Dolenz.
Sings a duet with Kasper Eistrup on Kashmirs new album "No Balance Palace"
Something that he and actor John Hurt have in common is that they have both played The Elephant Man.
Son is currently studying at a film school in the UK. [2005]
Son of Margaret Mary Jones.
Son: Duncan Haywood Zowie Bowie.
Suffers from fear of flying (Aviophobia).
The Sunday Times list estimated his net worth at $164 million. [2009]
Took the pseudonym "David Bowie" to keep himself from being confused with Davy Jones of The Monkees.
Turned down the role of Captain Hook in Hook (1991).
Turned down the role of Max Zorin for the 1985 James Bond film A View to a Kill (1985), citing his lack of enthusiasm for recent Bond villains.
Underwent triple heart bypass surgery following a heart attack. [July 2004]
Unveiled his star on Hollywood "Walk of Fame" [12 February 1997]
Winner of the 1996 Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution.
Winner of the British Phonographic Industry Award for British Male Solo Artist in 1984 following the success of his multi-million selling album "Let's Dance".