David Bowie In Memoriam: Video, Pics, And More


This tribute to David Bowie in memoriam recalls the powerhouse of charisma, vibrancy, and talent that never wavered or faded with time. Remembering David Bowie in memoriam, we look at his career of glamor and also his tremendous depth of soul. Bowie would have wanted us to remember him in light of the joyous energy he had in life and with appreciation of the compelling performances he gave us.

David Bowie Passes At Age 69

David Bowie and Duncan Jones
David Bowie pictured with his son Duncan Jones. [Image via Wikipedia]
Billboard’s Mike Barnes regretfully informed readers of David Bowie passing, via MSN. He died January 10, 2016, after his 18-month struggle with caner, which took his life at age 69. As his family gathered to say goodbye, he died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones.

David Bowie, in the 70s
David Bowie, very young in this picture, captured our hearts and minds with his music. [image via the Hulton Archive/Getty Images]
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: David Bowie performs on the first night of his UK tour at the MEN Arena on November 17, 2003 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
David Bowie performs and gives 110 percent as always. [Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images]
The Early Life of David Bowie in Memoriam

Bowie was born in South London as David Robert Jones on January 8, 1947. His life encompassed a variety of talents; he was a musician, songwriter, painter, record producer, and actor. He played a variety of musical instruments, but according to Wikipedia, his first instrument was a plastic saxophone, which was a gift from his mother. He got his first real saxophone in 1962 and began playing with a local band called the Konrads at age 16. Later, he played in another band called the King Bees. As a youngster, he had dreamed of being like Mick Jagger, and he began to pursue that dream. From there, he went to a technical college, learning graphic design and music.

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David Bowie in 1967, When he was younger, David Bowie wanted to be just like Mick Jagger. [Image via Wikipedia]
David struggled under the stage name Davy Jones, which led to confusion with the Monkee’s star Davy Jones, so he adopted the name Bowie, in honor of Jim Bowie. His early career was frustrating and included five singles all with different bands. The first single, “Liza Jane,” David performed with the King Bees. It was followed by a second single, “Pity the Fool,” with Manish Boys. The name change seemed to be lucky as he went from Davy Jones number two to David Bowie.

The Music of David Bowie In Memoriam

David Bowie gave us fabulous music, from 1967’s David Bowie, 1969’s Space Oddity, and 1972’s Ziggy Stardust, to his final album, Blackstar. Bowie’s career spans 40 years. In that time, he produced 28 albums.

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1973: David Bowie in the famous ‘Angel of Death’ costume for a Midnight Special TV show. [Photo by Jack Kay/Express/Getty Images]

David Bowie Memoriam List of 28 Albums

David Bowie, 1967
Space Oddity, 1969
The Man Who Sold the World, 1970
Hunky Dory, 1971
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, 1972
Aladdin Sane, 1973
Pin Ups, 1973
Diamond Dogs, 1974
Young Americans, 1975
Station to Station, 1976
Low, 1977
Heroes, 1977
Lodger, 1979
Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps), 1980
Let’s Dance, 1983
Tonight, 1984
Never Let Me Down, 1987
Tin Machine, 1989
Tin Machine II, 1991
Black Tie White Noise, 1992
The Buddha of Suburbia, 1993
Outside, 1995
Earthling, 1997
Hours… 1999
Heathen, 2002
Reality, 2003
The Next Day, 2013
Blackstar, 2016

David Bowie Films

Remembering Bowie in memoriam, who could forget his performance in Labyrinth or Zoolander. In his last movie performance, Bowie played Nikola Tesla in The Prestige. Bowie was an amazing actor and dancer, as well as a talented musician, singer and songwriter. He had real stage presence, and his amazing persona always shown through. He made appearances in nearly two dozen films in his career.

Fondest Memories of David Bowie In Memoriam

As we fondly remember David Bowie, in appreciation for all the music, the movies, and the memories of that vibrant life of performance, we cannot help feeling uplifted, despite our great loss. Bowie was always a bright light and a powerful presence. He leaves us with a warm glow that doesn’t really ever go out. He lives on in his music, his films, his art, and in the hearts of all he touched. Although we mourn our losses, we retain the joy he gave us. It was a great honor to write about David Bowie in memoriam. Enjoy the video and the pics as you hold on to the amazing gifts of performance he gave the world.

[Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images]

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