On this day, February 8, 1980, David Bowie and Angie Bowie officially divorced after 10 years of marriage. Their relationship, which began in the late 1960s, was marked by the wild and unconventional lifestyle of the rock and glam era.
The couple married in 1970, and during their decade together, Angie played a role in shaping Bowie’s early career, particularly during his Ziggy Stardust era. She was known for her outspoken personality and creative influence, though their relationship was tumultuous. By the late 70s, their marriage had deteriorated, leading to their official split in 1980.
David Bowie gained full custody of their son, Duncan Jones, who would later become a successful film director. Meanwhile, Angie Bowie went on to write books about her experiences and remained a controversial figure in Bowie’s legacy.
Fun fact: David Bowie later described his marriage to Angie as a "marriage of convenience", admitting that their relationship was more about circumstance than love.
Trivia question: What was the name of David and Angie Bowie's son, who became a well-known film director?
The couple married in 1970, and during their decade together, Angie played a role in shaping Bowie’s early career, particularly during his Ziggy Stardust era. She was known for her outspoken personality and creative influence, though their relationship was tumultuous. By the late 70s, their marriage had deteriorated, leading to their official split in 1980.
David Bowie gained full custody of their son, Duncan Jones, who would later become a successful film director. Meanwhile, Angie Bowie went on to write books about her experiences and remained a controversial figure in Bowie’s legacy.
Fun fact: David Bowie later described his marriage to Angie as a "marriage of convenience", admitting that their relationship was more about circumstance than love.
Trivia question: What was the name of David and Angie Bowie's son, who became a well-known film director?
