Known For
English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor known for his innovative work in the 1970s and his shifting personae and musical genre hopping.
Bio Dates and Places
- Born Date: 8 January 1947.
- Born Place: 40 Stansfield Road, Brixton, London.
- Death Date: 10 January 2016.
- Death Place: New York, New York, U.S.
Career
- Past occupations: Singer, songwriter, musician, actor.
- Previous Place of Work: Various recording studios and performance venues.
Achievements and Recognition
- Awards: Six Grammy Awards, four Brit Awards, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award in 2006.
Education
Technical school (left to pursue music career).
Skills
Singing, songwriting, playing multiple instruments (including saxophone and guitar), acting.
Languages
- Languages Spoken: English.
- Accent: British.
Appearance and Personal Traits
- Vocal Type: Versatile, known for his wide range and ability to adopt different personas and styles.
Residence and Financial Status
- Net Worth: Estimated over 100 million records sold worldwide, exact net worth not specified.
Relationships
- Past Romantic Relationships: Angie Bowie.
- Past Marriages: Angie Bowie.
- Current Marriage: Iman (married in 1992 until his death).
Family
- Children: Duncan Jones (son with Angie Bowie).
- Parents: Haywood Stenton Jones and Margaret Mary Burns.
- Siblings: Terry Burns (half-brother).
