David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known as David Bowie, [a] was an English singer, songwriter and actor. Regarded as among the most influential musicians of the 20th century, …

David Robert Jones was born in Brixton on January 8, 1947. At age 13, inspired by the jazz of the London West End, he picked up the saxophone and called up Ronnie Ross for lessons.

3 days ago · CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of British singer, songwriter and actor David Bowie. Personal Birth date: January 8, 1947 Death date: January 10, 2016 Birth place ...

Dec 21, 2025 · David Bowie is best known as Rock Singer who has born on January 08, 1947 in London, England. Currently, David Bowie is 78 years, 11 months and 13 days old. David Bowie will …

Feb 24, 2025 · David Bowie, born David Robert Jones on January 8, 1947, in Brixton, South London, developed an early fascination with music. He began playing the saxophone at just 13 years old, a …

3 days ago · Read CNN’s Fast Facts on David Bowie to learn more about the British singer, songwriter, and actor who died in 2016.

Dec 10, 2025 · David Bowie (born January 8, 1947, London, England—died January 10, 2016, New York, New York, U.S.) was a British singer, songwriter, and actor who was most prominent in the …

David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known as David Bowie, [a] was an English singer, songwriter and actor. Regarded as among the most influential musicians of the 20th century, …

Jan 10, 2016 · He married Angela Bowie on March 19, 1970; after their divorce on February 8, 1980, he married Somali supermodel Iman Abdulmajid on June 6, 1992. He had a son named Duncan and a …

David Robert Jones was born in London on Jan. 8, 1947. As a teenager, he played saxophone and sang the blues, inspired by the jazz he heard in London's West End. By the sixties, he renamed himself …