Famous for normalising weird, his ever changing personas and a five decade-long career, David Bowie was a rare kind of musician. From Ziggy Stardust to Aladdin Sane, The Thin White Duke, Plastic Soulman and many more personalities, Bowie’s brilliant music and legendary profiles were beautifully entwined and wrapped up into one glittering, inspiring career.
Influencing more music genres than any other rock icon, David Bowie changed the music world in unimaginable ways. His legacy impacted countless amounts of people; with a fluid sexuality, sensibility of rebellion and innovation of his songs, Bowie turned music – and his life – into a work of art.
In 1971, one of the greatest albums of all time was released – David Bowies’s Hunky Dory. Celebrating inner chaos with beauty, style and charisma, the record showcased Bowie getting more comfortable with his music and transitioned him from The Man Who Sold the World to the grand concept of Ziggy Stardust.
Featuring some of his best work; from Life on Mars to Changes and Andy Warhol, Hunky Dory was wildly diverse and a high-energy killer of an album. It held its place firmly in the industry as the record that truly defined Bowie’s longevity and versatility. Oozing intriguing and unusual themes, Bowie’s Hunky Dory blurred genres and further opened minds around the globe to his true spirit of music.
