David Bowie dies after his 69th birthday and latest album Blackstar
David Bowie dies of cancer at 69
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Singer David Bowie has died at the age of 69 from cancer.
His son, film director Duncan Jones, confirmed the news and a statement was
issued on his social media accounts.
"David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-
month battle with cancer," it said.
"While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family's
privacy during their time of grief."
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The singer only released his latest album Blackstar on his birthday on Friday.
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David Bowie And The Story Of Ziggy Stardust (BBC Documentary)
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Published on 1 Apr 2013
David Bowie and the story of Ziggy Stardust
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars is arguably the most
important album in the mind-blowing career of David Bowie. Released in 1972, it's
the record that set the mercurial musician on course to becoming one of the best-
known pop stars on the planet. In just over a year, Bowie's messianic Martian
invaded the minds of the nation's youth with a killer combination of extraterrestrial
rock 'n' roll and outrageous sexuality, all delivered in high-heeled boots, multi-
coloured dresses and extravagant make-up. In Bowie's own words, Ziggy was 'a
cross between Nijinsky and Woolworths', but this unlikely culture clash worked -
Ziggy turned Bowie into stardust. This documentary tells the story of how Bowie
arrived at one of the most iconic creations in the history of pop music. The songs,
the hairstyles, the fashion and the theatrical stage presentation that merged
together to turn David Bowie into the biggest craze since the Beatles. Ziggy's
instant success gave the impression that he was the perfectly-planned pop star.
But, as the film reveals, it had been a momentous struggle for David Bowie to hit
on just the right formula that would take him to the top. Narrated by fan Jarvis
Cocker, it reveals Bowie's mission to the stars through the musicians and
colleagues who helped him in his unwavering quest for fame - a musical voyage
that led Bowie to doubt his true identity, eventually forcing the sudden demise of
his alien alter ego, Ziggy.
And his original video for space oddity ...
Check ignition and may gods love be with you...