David Bowie

Singer David Bowie passes away

Question: Recently died David Bowie was related to which of the following fields?

(a) Music
(b) Arts
(c) Science
(d) Journalism

Ans (a)

Related facts:

  • David Bowie, one of the most influential British singers passed away on 10 January 2016 due to throat cancer. He was 69.
  • Born on 8 January 1947, David Bowie was an English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, arranger, painter and actor.
  • Bowie was a legendary singer-songwriter and producer who excelled at glam rock, art rock, soul, hard rock, dance pop, punk and electronica during his over 40-year career.
  • His first hit song, Space Oddity, reached the top five of the UK Singles Chart after its release in July 1969.
  • Bowie turned 69 on 8 January 2016, on the same day he released a new album called“Blackstar”.

Reference:

http://www.davidbowie.com/

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-35278872

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/singer-david-bowie-passes-away-at-69/article8094123.ece

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/singer-david-bowie-passes-away-at-69/article8094123.ece