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  1. On This Day October 1 1983 – Ziggy Stardust – The Motion Picture Was Released by David Bowie

    On This Day October 1 1983 – Ziggy Stardust – The Motion Picture Was Released by David Bowie

    On this day October 1 1983, Ziggy Stardust – The Motion Picture was released, capturing one of the most iconic moments in rock history. The live album documented David Bowie’s legendary 1973 farewell concert as his alter ego Ziggy Stardust, performed at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. The...
  2. On This Day September 24, 1984 – David Bowie Released Tonight

    On This Day September 24, 1984 – David Bowie Released Tonight

    On this day September 24, 1984 David Bowie released his sixteenth studio album, Tonight. Following the massive success of Let’s Dance, Bowie shifted toward a more relaxed and pop influenced sound, blending reggae, soul, and rock elements throughout the record. The album included the hit single...
  3. On This Day September 12 1980 – Scary Monsters And Super Creeps by David Bowie Fourteenth Album Released

    On This Day September 12 1980 – Scary Monsters And Super Creeps by David Bowie Fourteenth Album Released

    On this day September 12 1980, David Bowie released his fourteenth studio album Scary Monsters And Super Creeps. Often regarded as one of his greatest works, the record marked the end of his experimental Berlin Trilogy period while reintroducing a more accessible rock edge to his music. The...
  4. On This Day August 25 1983 – Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 25 1983 – Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 25 1983, Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence premiered in theaters. This powerful war drama brought together David Bowie and Japanese music legend Ryuichi Sakamoto in a haunting and emotional story about culture, captivity, and honor during World War II. Set in a Japanese prisoner of...
  5. On This Day: May 22, 1989 - Tin Machine Released Their Debut Album

    On This Day: May 22, 1989 - Tin Machine Released Their Debut Album

    On this day May 22 1989, the band Tin Machine released their self-titled debut album. Known for its harder-edged sound and departure from traditional pop expectations, the album reached number 3 on the UK charts. Tin Machine marked a new artistic chapter for David Bowie, who served as the...
  6. On This Day: May 21, 1983 - Let’s Dance by David Bowie Hit Number One in America

    On This Day: May 21, 1983 - Let’s Dance by David Bowie Hit Number One in America

    On this day May 21, 1983, David Bowie’s Let’s Dance officially became the number one song in America. The title track from his fifteenth studio album, Let’s Dance blended rock, funk and dance music to deliver one of the most iconic sounds of the decade. The song marked a major commercial...
  7. On This Day: April 14, 1983 - David Bowie Released Let’s Dance

    On This Day: April 14, 1983 - David Bowie Released Let’s Dance

    On this day April 14, 1983, David Bowie released his fifteenth studio album Let’s Dance, a bold reinvention that catapulted him to the top of the charts around the world. Blending rock with funk, pop, and dance rhythms, the album introduced Bowie to a new generation and became one of the biggest...
  8. On This Day: February 13, 1982 Baal EP by David Bowie

    On This Day: February 13, 1982 Baal EP by David Bowie

    On this day, February 13, 1982, David Bowie released Baal, a five-track EP recorded for his role in the BBC television adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s play Baal. The EP showcased Bowie’s ability to step beyond rock and pop, embracing the theatrical and cabaret-style music that fit the dark...
  9. David Bowie and Angie Bowie Finalized Their Divorce in 1980

    David Bowie and Angie Bowie Finalized Their Divorce in 1980

    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...
  10. David Bowie - Fashion (Official Video)

    David Bowie - Fashion (Official Video)

    The official music video for David Bowie - Fashion. Taken from Bowie's 'Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)' album released in 1980, which featured the singles...
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    Tonight (1984)

    Title: Tonight Artist: David Bowie Genre: Rock Released: 1984 Tracks: 1 - Loving the Alien - 2 - Don't Look Down - 3 - God Only Knows - 4 - Tonight - 5 - Neighborhood Threat - 6 - Blue Jean - 7 - Tumble and Twirl - 8 - I Keep Forgettin' - 9 - Dancing With the Big Boys -...

  12. Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

    Title: Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence Tagline: Java, 1942— A clash of cultures, a test of the human spirit. Genre: Drama,History,War Director: Nagisa Ōshima Cast: David Bowie,Tom Conti,Ryuichi Sakamoto,Takeshi Kitano,Jack Thompson,Johnny Ohkura,Alistair Browning,James Malcolm,Chris...
  13. David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes

    David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes

    Music video by David Bowie performing Ashes To Ashes.
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