The Many Faces of David Bowie

David Bowie is seen c. 1965.
David Bowie is seen c. 1965.CA—Redferns/Getty Images
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David Bowie is seen c. 1965.
David Bowie is seen c. 1965.CA—Redferns/Getty Images
David Bowie during a portrait session in 1966 in London.
David Bowie during a portrait session in 1966 in London.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
David Bowie in his "Ziggy Stardust" guise in June, 1972 in London.
David Bowie in his "Ziggy Stardust" guise in June, 1972 in London.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Twiggy poses with David Bowie for the cover of his Pin Ups album in 1973 in Paris.
Twiggy poses with David Bowie for the cover of his Pin Ups album in 1973 in Paris. Justin de Villeneuve—Getty Images
David Bowie performs c. 1973.
David Bowie performs c. 1973. Archive Photos/Getty Images
From left: Angie Bowie, his son Zowie Bowie (Duncan Jones) and David Bowie, appear at a press conference at the Amstel Hotel on Feb. 7, 1974 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
From left: Angie Bowie, his son Zowie Bowie (Duncan Jones) and David Bowie, appear at a press conference at the Amstel Hotel on Feb. 7, 1974 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Gijsbert Hanekroot—Redferns/Getty Images
David Bowie is seen with a large barking dog while working on the artwork for his album Diamond Dogs in London in 1974.
David Bowie is seen with a large barking dog while working on the artwork for his album Diamond Dogs in London in 1974. Terry O'Neill—Getty Images
From left: David Bowie, Yoko Ono and John Lennon at the 17th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 28, 1975 in New York City.
From left: David Bowie, Yoko Ono and John Lennon at the 17th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 28, 1975 in New York City.Ron Galella—Getty Images
David Bowie during the filming of The Man Who Fell To Earth in Los Angeles in 1976.
David Bowie during the filming of The Man Who Fell To Earth in Los Angeles in 1976.Terry O'Neill—Getty Images
Iggy Pop and David Bowie in Germany in March 1977.
Iggy Pop and David Bowie in Germany in March 1977. Evening Standard/Getty Images
David Bowie performs on Saturday Night Live on Dec. 15, 1979 in New York City.
David Bowie performs on Saturday Night Live on Dec. 15, 1979 in New York City.NBC/Getty Images
From left: Carmine Rojas, David Bowie, and Carlos Alomar perform during the Serious Moonlight tour in 1983 at Wembley Arena in London.
From left: Carmine Rojas, David Bowie, and Carlos Alomar perform during the Serious Moonlight tour in 1983 at Wembley Arena in London. Phil Dent—Redferns/Getty Images
Paul McCartney and David Bowie backstage at Live Aid on July 13, 1985 in London.
Paul McCartney and David Bowie backstage at Live Aid on July 13, 1985 in London. Dave Hogan—Getty Images
David Bowie plays an acoustic guitar while being photographed at a press conference in Tokyo on May 19, 1990.
David Bowie plays an acoustic guitar while being photographed at a press conference in Tokyo on May 19, 1990. AP
The ConcerAnnie Lennox and David Bowie perform "Under Pressure" at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert on April 20, 1992 in London.
Annie Lennox and David Bowie perform "Under Pressure" at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert on April 20, 1992 in London. Kevin Mazur—Getty Images
David Bowie onstage at Madison Square Garden for his 50th Birthday Concert in New York City on Jan. 9, 1997.
David Bowie onstage at Madison Square Garden for his 50th Birthday Concert in New York City on Jan. 9, 1997.Kevin Mazur—Getty Images
David Bowie is seen while being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, Calif. on Feb. 12, 1997.
David Bowie is seen while being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, Calif. on Feb. 12, 1997.Jim Smeal—Getty Images
David Bowie performs during the Isle of Wight Festival at Seaclose Park on June 13, 2004 in Newport, U.K.
David Bowie performs during the Isle of Wight Festival at Seaclose Park on June 13, 2004 in Newport, U.K. Jo Hale—Getty Images
David Bowie performs with Arcade Fire at Conde Nast's 2005 Fashion Rocks Show on Sept. 8, 2005 in New York City.
David Bowie performs with Arcade Fire at Conde Nast's 2005 Fashion Rocks Show on Sept. 8, 2005 in New York City.Kevin Mazur—Getty Images
David Bowie during his last live performance on Nov. 09, 2006 in New York City.
David Bowie during his last live performance on Nov. 09, 2006 in New York City.Kevin Mazur—Getty Images
David Bowie attends the 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center on June 7, 2010 in New York City.
David Bowie attends the 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center on June 7, 2010 in New York City.Andrew H. Walker—Getty Images
David Bowie and Iman are seen on April 28, 2011 in New York City.
David Bowie and Iman are seen on April 28, 2011 in New York City.Andrew H. Walker—Getty Images
David Bowie in 2015.
David Bowie in 2015. Jimmy King

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