David Bowie: Rock Icon and Innovator Dies at 69

David Bowie was an English singer-songwriter and actor. Born David Jones on January 8, 1947, in Brixton, London, he adopted the name Bowie in the 1960s.

He rose to fame with "Space Oddity" (1969) and became a star as Ziggy Stardust. His albums include Ziggy Stardust, Heroes, Let's Dance and Blackstar, released two days before his death. He also acted in films such as The Man Who Fell to Earth and Labyrinth.

He won five Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Bowie died of liver cancer in New York City on January 10, 2016, at age 69.

Achievements: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1996), Grammy Lifetime Achievement.

Birth: January 8, 1947 - Brixton, London, England.

Profession: Singer-songwriter.

Interesting Facts: He released Blackstar two days before he died.