Singer David Bowie has died at the age of 69 following a battle with cancer. His son director Duncan Jones confirmed the news and a statement were released on his official social media accounts.
David Bowie was one of the most influential musicians of his time, constantly re-inventing his persona and sound, from the 1960s hippy of Space Oddity, through Ziggy Stardust and the Thin White Duke to his later incarnation as a soulful rocker.
Where before, artists and groups either evolved their musical style and appearance or remained unchanging, David Bowie seemed to be in permanent revolution.
He defied any label. Music, fashion, sexuality: all were Bowie’s playthings. He was truly an artistic chameleon.
Here, Bowie is pictured in concert at Earl’s Court, London during his 1978 world tour.