David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known as David Bowie was an English singer, songwriter and actor. Regarded as among the most influential musicians of the 20th century, he was known for his frequent reinvention and visual presentation, and is often referred to as the "chameleon of rock". His music, stagecraft and fashion have had a significant impact on popular culture.

During his lifetime, his record sales were estimated at over 100 million worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. He achieved eleven UK number-one albums, including Aladdin Sane (1973) and Scary Monsters (1980), and had UK or US number-one singles with "Space Oddity", "Fame", "Ashes to Ashes", "Under Pressure", "Let's Dance", and "Dancing in the Street".