RIP
The legendary rock star passed away after an 18 month battle with cancer at the age of 69.
Rock Beginnings
David Bowie was born David Robert Jones in England on January 8, 1947. He formed his first band at the young age of 15 after learning to play the plastic saxophone.
Name Change
After releasing music unsuccessfully in the early '60s under his birth name, he adopted the name David Bowie in the mid-1960s after 19th-century American frontiersman Jim Bowie.
Ground Control to Major Tom
In 1969, five days before the Apollo 11 launch, Bowie released "Space Oddity." It became an instant sensation and started his rock star rocket ride.
Ziggy Stardust
When the 1970s hit, Bowie launched his Ziggy Stardust stage show, where he wore eccentric costumes and bright red hair. The show and David quickly became a phenomenon in the UK.
Across the Pond
Though a huge star in Europe, Bowie didn't successfully cross over into the American music scene until 1975, when his hit single "Fame" hit the airwaves.
The Funky '80s
With 1984's Tonight, Bowie collaborated with Tina Turner and Iggy Pop for the dance-centric album. He won his first Grammy in 1985 for Best Short Form Music Video for his iconic top ten hit "Blue Jean."
Goblin King
One of his most memorable film roles was his portrayal of the sexy and mysterious Jareth the Goblin King, from the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth.
Sexy Duo
David Bowie set the music and modeling world on fire when he coupled up with supermodel, Iman, in the early '90s. He would go on to marry Iman in 1992, his second marriage.
Center Stage
David Bowie continued to rock sold out crowds well into his 50s. He's pictured here performing at MTV's Rock and Comedy Concert in 2002.
A Lasting Legacy
In 2006, Bowie was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, where he announced he would be taking a year off from music.
Fashion Icons
The fashion world could always count on Iman and David to raise the bar when it came to best dressed couples on the red carpet. In 2007, they hit the Met Gala together in matching suits.