David Jones changed his last name to Bowie

Today in history, on this day, I would like to share one of the highlights of Mr. David Bowie, one of the most famous musicians of his era. Who unfortunately has passed away last January 10, 2016, just a few days ago. Bowie, a singer song writer has written a lot of songs, especially in the 1970’s in his prime. Maybe here in the Philippines, some of his songs are not that popular, but as a music artist, he gained a lot of attention also, especially the 70’s era, wherein he released and made a lot of songs.

           But before some his songs was released, today in history, in January 14, 1966, exactly 50 years ago, has decided to change his name from David Jones to David Bowie. It is because for the reason that to avoid confusion with his fellow musician’s name also who happens to be Davy Jones of the Monkees, who sounds like the same as his. Probably, this is one of his lucky charms that made a name for Mr. Bowie in the world of music. About 3 years later, he released the song named “Space Oddity” in 1969. By 1970, released a song called” The man who sold the World”. By 1971, also released the songs called “Life on Mars?”, Changes, Queen Bitch and Oh!You Pretty Things. And in 1972, made a lot of songs namely: “Starman”, “Five Years”, “Moonage Daydream”, “Suffragette City” and Ziggy Stardust. And lots of other songs composed in the next succeeding years.

           David Bowie’s birthday was celebrated with his family on January 8^th, just 2 days before his death. The cause of his death was the cancer, an 18^th month long battle with the said disease. The music world would never forget all the things he had done whether it’s good or bad. He has done his part already, and we have to accept is that, it’s the fact of life. We come and go. Bowie died at age 69.

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