David Bowie, born 8 January 1947, was a popular musician for over five decades, gaining accolades for his singing, songwriting, stagecraft and instrumental work. His accomplishments over this time include selling over 140 million records and receiving 14 platinum album certifications in the USA and UK. David Bowie continued his musical career until his death at age 69 on 10 January 2016. He will always be remembered for his significant impact on pop music, particularly in the 1970s. (T.K. 27 January 2016)