“I cannot with any real integrity perform songs I've done for 25 years. I don't need the money. What I need is to feel that I am not letting myself down as an artist and that I still have something to contribute.”

English singer, songwriter and actor

David Bowie, born David Robert Jones, was an English singer, songwriter, and actor. He became known for his distinctive stage persona, frequent reinvention, and striking visual style, and was widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. His work joined music, stagecraft, and fashion in a way that left a strong mark on popular culture. He was often called the "chameleon of rock" for the way he changed image and sound over time, and his career was closely associated with versatility and artistic transformation.