On Sunday, Jan. 10, the world lost music icon David Bowie. The singer, who was born David Robert Jones, died at the age of 69 after secretly battling cancer for 18 months.
Born in London, England, on Jan. 8. 1947, Bowie broke into the music industry in the late 60s with his first hit song, “Space Oddity.” From there his career only went up, becoming a major player in the U.S. with his 1975 single “Fame.” Bowie became known for his androgynous appearance and for reinventing himself with every album.
To honor his life, take a look at photos of David Bowie throughout the years – from performances to red carpet appearances with his wife, Iman.
David Bowie at the 31st Cannes Film Festival on May 30, 1978.GettyDavid Bowie with Patricia Elliott (left) and Gilda Radner (right) in New York on Sept. 29, 1980 after his performance as John Merrick in the Broadway show "The Elephant Man."GettyDavid Bowie performing at Auteuil's Hippodrome in Paris on June 9, 1983.GettyDavid Bowie performing in Brussels on May 20, 1983.GettyDavid Bowie performing at the Opera Bastilla auditorium in Paris in 1995.GettyIman and David Bowie in Hollywood, California, as the singer receives his star on the Walk of Fame on Feb. 12, 1997.GettyIman and David Bowie at the 16th MTV Video Music Awards in New York City on Sept. 9, 1999.GettyDavid Bowie performs at The Concert for New York City to benefit the victims of the World Trade Center terrorist attack on Oct. 21, 2001.GettyDavid Bowie performs at MTV's Rock and Comedy Concert during the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City on May 10, 2002.GettyDavid Bowie performs at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England on Nov. 17, 2003.GettyIman and David Bowie at the Vanity Fair Tribeca Film Festival party in New York City on April 20, 2005.GettyIman and David Bowie at the CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City on June 7, 2010. GettyRihanna meets David Bowie at the DKMS' 5th Annual Gala: Linked Against Leukemia in New York City on April 28, 2011.Getty
