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David Bowie: A Career In The Music Industry
David Bowie, born on January 8, 1947 as David Robert Jones, is widely considered to be one of the most excellent rock stars that ever lived. Since the age of 13, Bowie has been playing music, beginning on the saxophone. After graduating from high school at the age of 16, he acquired a job as a professional artist. Though it was just a hobby, Bowie continued to play music in his own band, called Davy Jones and the Lower Third. Eventually, the band split up, and Bowie continued on his own. In soon time, Bowie released the album “Space Oddity.” (Originally named “David Bowie”). This album resonated with the public, and the name “David Bowie” was known far and wide throughout the world.
Skip ahead two years, and David Bowie is now “Ziggy Stardust.”

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