David Bowie Trivia Questions

David Bowie starred as Jareth, the Goblin King, in the fantasy film 'Labyrinth' directed by Jim Henson. The role is one of his most iconic acting performances.

David Bowie was born in Brixton, London, England, on January 8, 1947. He was a British musician who later lived in New York but was not born there.

David Bowie's first US number-one single was 'Fame' in 1975, co-written with John Lennon. 'Let's Dance' became his second number-one in 1983.

David Bowie did not perform at Woodstock. In 1969, he had just released 'Space Oddity' and was still early in his career. The festival lineup did not include him.

David Bowie died from liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) on January 10, 2016, after an 18-month private battle. It was not lung cancer.

David Bowie was born David Robert Jones on January 8, 1947, in London. He changed his stage name to avoid confusion with Davy Jones of The Monkees.

David Bowie released 'Blackstar' on January 8, 2016, his 69th birthday. He died two days later from liver cancer, making the album his last.

David Bowie was offered a knighthood in 2003 but declined it. He had previously accepted a CBE in 2000. The reason he gave was that he never intended to accept such honors.