“I still derive immense pleasure from remembering how many hod-carrying brickies were encouraged to put on lurex tights and mince up and down the high street, having been assured by know-it-alls like me that a smidgen of blusher really attracted the birds.”

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.