“I would dream. I focused all my attention on going to America. The subculture, James Dean, the rock n' roll, the beat writers.”

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*.