“For me, the world that I inhabit in reality is probably a very different world than the one people expect that I would be in.”

British musician and actor of the late 20th century, Bowie was a boundary-pushing innovator in rock and pop, blending avant-garde artistry with theatrical reinvention. His work redefined identity and genre, from the androgynous glam of *Ziggy Stardust* to the experimental depth of *Low*.