David Bowie
About
David Bowie is an iconic English rock legend whose five-decade career redefined popular music, fashion and visual performance. Known for constant reinvention—from Ziggy Stardust to the Berlin Trilogy to his final album Blackstar—Bowie influenced more musical genres than any rock star before or since. His cultural impact spans music, fashion, art and society. With over 100 million records sold lifetime, an estate now valued above $300 million, and active merchandising managed by Epic Rights and Perryscope, Bowie remains a compelling legacy brand with broad demographic reach and enduring creative resonance.
Highlights
Most influential rock artist of the 20th century with impact spanning music, fashion, visual design and popular culture
Six Grammy Awards including Lifetime Achievement (2006) and Best Music Film for Moonage Daydream (2024)
Over 100 million lifetime record sales; final album Blackstar swept five Grammy Awards in 2017
Pioneering creator of glam rock and influence across electronic, funk, punk, industrial and grunge genres
Iconic personas and visual identity—Ziggy Stardust, The Thin White Duke—remain instantly recognisable globally
Comprehensive archive and active licensing program with apparel, memorabilia and merchandise expanding continuously
Recent News
Sep 2025
David Bowie Centre opens at V&A East Storehouse, London with rotating exhibitions
Feb 2024
Moonage Daydream wins Best Music Film Grammy; Brett Morgen documentary honours Bowie archives
Jan 2022
David Bowie estate sells complete publishing catalog to Warner Chappell for $250 million
Nov 2023
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