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Author: Julian Marszalek
The David Bowie mural in Brixton, London The David Bowie mural in Brixton, London © PA Images
Where was David Bowie born?
No, he didn’t. But he was left with a permanently dilated pupil when his school mate George Underwood hit him during a fight over a girl. It was this injury that gave the impression of different coloured eyes. While the identity of the girl has been lost in the mists of time, Bowie and Underwood remained lifelong friends. Indeed, Underwood was a backing vocalist throughout Bowie’s career.
His real name was David Robert Jones. He was briefly known as Davy Jones in the 60s, but changed his name to David Bowie to avoid being confused with The Monkees singer Davy Jones
David Bowie’s incredible career
David Bowie’s childhood home
1960s – David Bowie in Davy Jones and The Lower Third
1967 – David Bowie shares ‘The Laughing Gnome’
1969 – David Bowie releases ‘Space Oddity’
1970 – David Bowie releases ‘The Man Who Sold The World’
1971 – David Bowie releases ‘Hunky Dory’