David Bowie

Born: Brixton, London, England, 1947

Member of: Arnold Corns

Influenced by: The Kinks, Chuck Berry, Scott Walker, Kraftwerk, Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Pretty Things, Anthony Newley, Marc Bolan, James Christopher Monger, The Spinners, Al Green, Vince Taylor, The Velvet Underground

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: The cliché about David Bowie says he's a musical chameleon, adapting himself according to fashion and trends. While such a ...

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Apr 29 2009 12:00PM by Benjy Eisen

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Spinner: His character Dwight McCarthy from the cinematic thriller 'Sin City' had guts of steel, but actor Clive Owen is human after all. The international movie star says that, despite his fame, he's still "very intimidated" by musical hero David Bowie. "I ... Read more

 
Apr 02 2009 10:00AM by Spinner Staff

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Spinner: The Kooks Inspired by David Bowie's 'Kooks' "I dread to think what he makes of us," Kooks frontman Luke Pritchard has said of David Bowie, who recorded the song on his album 'Hunky Dory.' "I doubt he's heard our music. He might have heard the name ... Read more

 
Jan 28 2009 10:00AM by John D. Luerssen

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Spinner: There are a few David Bowie rumors to put to rest. Number one: he doesn't have a Twitter account, despite reports that surfaced last week announcing he was back in Berlin, making music, which originated from an announcement via Twitter. Number two: ... Read more

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