David Bowie - Early Life and Education

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Early Life and Education

David Bowie's early life and education laid the foundation for his future success.

8 January 1947

Birth

David Robert Jones was born in London, England.

1950s-1960s

School Years

Bowie attended Bromley Technical High School, where he developed an interest in music and art.

1964

First Musical Ventures

Bowie started playing in bands, including The Lower Third and the King Bees, initially under the stage name Davy Jones.

David Bowie. Early Life and Education