“You get to a certain age, and you are forbidden access. You're not going to get the kind of coverage that you would like in music magazines; you're not going to get played on radio, and you're not going to get played on television. I have to survive on word of mouth.”

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.