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The many transformations of David Bowie (1947-2016)

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Before David Bowie was David Bowie, he was Davy Jones, as seen here on March 3, 1965.
Before David Bowie was David Bowie, he was Davy Jones, as seen here on March 3, 1965. Getty Images

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In February 1970
In February 1970 Getty Images

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With Dana Gillespie on May 17, 1971
With Dana Gillespie on May 17, 1971 Getty Images

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Performing as Ziggy Stardust on June 17, 1972
Performing as Ziggy Stardust on June 17, 1972 Everett Collection

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In October 1972
In October 1972 AP

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Backstage in Philadelphia as Ziggy Stardust on Dec. 1, 1972
Backstage in Philadelphia as Ziggy Stardust on Dec. 1, 1972 AP

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Performing as Ziggy Stardust in 1973
Performing as Ziggy Stardust in 1973 Getty Images

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Performing as Ziggy Stardust in 1973
Performing as Ziggy Stardust in 1973 Getty Images

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Performing as Ziggy Stardust in London in 1973
Performing as Ziggy Stardust in London in 1973 Getty Images

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Backstage in May 1973
Backstage in May 1973 Getty Images

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(FILE) David Bowie Dies At Age 69 Bowie In Shades
In 1974 Getty Images

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Performing at Radio City Music Hall on Nov. 1, 1974
Performing at Radio City Music Hall on Nov. 1, 1974 AP

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Performing in Los Angeles on Jan. 29, 1975
Performing in Los Angeles on Jan. 29, 1975 New York Post

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In "The Man Who Fell to Earth" in 1976
In “The Man Who Fell to Earth” in 1976 © British Lion Film Corporation / Everett Collection

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Performing at Wembley Stadium in London on May 27, 1976
Performing at Wembley Stadium in London on May 27, 1976 Getty Images

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With Iggy Pop during the Idiot tour in 1977
With Iggy Pop during the Idiot tour in 1977 MediaPunch / REX / Shutterstock

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With Kim Novak in "Just a Gigolo" in 1978
With Kim Novak in “Just a Gigolo” in 1978 © United Artists / Everett Collection

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At Heathrow Airport in London on March 16, 1978
At Heathrow Airport in London on March 16, 1978 Getty Images

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Performing on June 15, 1978
Performing on June 15, 1978 Getty Images

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As Ziggy Stardust on July 18, 1980
As Ziggy Stardust on July 18, 1980 New York Post

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At a press conference on Sept. 17, 1980
At a press conference on Sept. 17, 1980 AP

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On a break from "The Elephant" on Broadway in October 1980
On a break from “The Elephant” on Broadway in October 1980 Getty Images

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In 1983
In 1983 Everett Collection

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In "The Hunger" in 1983
In “The Hunger” in 1983 © MGM / Everett Collection

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In "Yellowbeard" in 1983
In “Yellowbeard” in 1983 © Orion Pictures / Everett Collection

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Performing at the Festgalle in Frankfurt, Germany, in May 1983
Performing at the Festgalle in Frankfurt, Germany, in May 1983 Katja Lenz / AFP / Getty Images

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In "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence" in 1983
In “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence” in 1983 © Universal Pictures / Everett Collection

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In "Into the Night" in 1985
In “Into the Night” in 1985 © Universal / Everett Collection

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Performing at Live Aid with Bob Geldof on July 13, 1985
Performing at Live Aid with Bob Geldof on July 13, 1985 AP

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Backstage at Live Aid with Paul McCartney on July 13, 1985
Backstage at Live Aid with Paul McCartney on July 13, 1985 Splash News

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In "Labyrinth" in 1986
In “Labyrinth” in 1986 © TriStar / Everett Collection

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With Billy Idol, Sam Kinison and Madonna in 1987
With Billy Idol, Sam Kinison and Madonna in 1987 Everett Collection

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Performing in Sydney, Australia, in 1987
Performing in Sydney, Australia, in 1987 Getty Images

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At a party with friend Ann Magnuson on April 20, 1987
At a party with friend Ann Magnuson on April 20, 1987 New York Post

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In 1987
In 1987 Everett Collection

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Performing at the Rock am Ring music festival in Nuerburgring, Germany, on June 7, 1987
Performing at the Rock am Ring music festival in Nuerburgring, Germany, on June 7, 1987 Harald Menk / AFP / Getty Images

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Performing at the Meadowlands on Aug. 2, 1987
Performing at the Meadowlands on Aug. 2, 1987 New York Post

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As Pontius Pilate in "The Last Temptation of Christ" in 1988
As Pontius Pilate in “The Last Temptation of Christ” in 1988 © Universal Pictures / Everett Collection

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Looking back at his past in 1990
Looking back at his past in 1990 New York Post

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At a press conference on Jan. 23, 1990
At a press conference on Jan. 23, 1990 Johnny Eggitt / AFP / Getty Images

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At Lime nightclub with Iman on Jan. 1, 1991
At Lime nightclub with Iman on Jan. 1, 1991 New York Post

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Performing in Paris on Sept. 21, 1991
Performing in Paris on Sept. 21, 1991 Bertrand Verdy . AFP / Getty Images

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With Rosanna Arquette in "The Linguini Incident" in 1991
With Rosanna Arquette in “The Linguini Incident” in 1991 © Academy Entertainment / Everett Collection

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At Michael Caine's book party on Nov. 15, 1992
At Michael Caine’s book party on Nov. 15, 1992 New York Post

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Performing on Sept. 14, 1995
Performing on Sept. 14, 1995 AP

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With Eric Clapton at the Q Music Awards on Nov. 7, 1995
With Eric Clapton at the Q Music Awards on Nov. 7, 1995 Sean Dempsey / AFP / Getty Images

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Performing for his 50th birthday concert on Jan. 9, 1997 at Madison Square Garden
Performing for his 50th birthday concert on Jan. 9, 1997 at Madison Square Garden AP

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With Iman at his Hollywood Walk of Fame induction ceremony on Feb. 12, 1997
With Iman at his Hollywood Walk of Fame induction ceremony on Feb. 12, 1997 Getty Images

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Performing on German TV show "Wetten daß...?" on Feb. 22, 1987
Performing on German TV show “Wetten daß…?” on Feb. 22, 1997 Ferdinand Ostrop / AFP / Getty Images

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Promoting "The Best of Bowie" in 1988
Promoting “The Best of Bowie” in 1998 Virgin Records / New York Post

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With Iman at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 9, 1999
With Iman at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 9, 1999 Getty Images

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Performing in Vienna on Oct. 17, 1999
Performing in Vienna on Oct. 17, 1999 EPA

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In "Zoolander" with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson in 2001
In “Zoolander” with Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson in 2001 © Paramount Pictures / Everett Collection

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At the New York premiere of "Hannibal" on Feb. 5, 2001
At the New York premiere of “Hannibal” on Feb. 5, 2001 Stan Honda / AFP / Getty Images

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Performing at the Tibet House benefit concert on Feb. 26, 2001
Performing at the Tibet House benefit concert on Feb. 26, 2001 Getty Images

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Performing at the Concert for New York City on Oct. 20, 2001
Performing at the Concert for New York City on Oct. 20, 2001 Getty Images

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With Iman at the CFDA Fashion Awards on June 3, 2002
With Iman at the CFDA Fashion Awards on June 3, 2002 AP

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Performing in Cologne, Germany, on July 12, 2002
Performing in Cologne, Germany, on July 12, 2002 Jorg Carstensen / AFP / Getty Images

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At an album signing on Sept. 10, 2002
At an album signing on Sept. 10, 2002 Franck Fife / AFP / Getty Images

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With Iman at the Serpentine Gallery summer party on July 9, 2002
With Iman at the Serpentine Gallery summer party on July 9, 2002 Getty Images

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With Iman at the amfAR Honors gala on Feb. 3, 2003
With Iman at the amfAR Honors gala on Feb. 3, 2003 Getty Images

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With Iman at the Met Gala on April 28, 2003
With Iman at the Met Gala on April 28, 2003 Getty Images

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At the Tribeca Film Festival with Iman on May 1, 2003
At the Tribeca Film Festival with Iman on May 1, 2003 Getty Images

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With Iman at the Film Society of Lincoln Center tribute to Susan Sarandon on May 5, 2003
With Iman at the Film Society of Lincoln Center tribute to Susan Sarandon on May 5, 2003 Getty Images

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Performing on Oct. 15, 2003
Performing on Oct. 15, 2003 Splash News

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With Debbie Harry on Nov. 17, 2003
Debbie Harry with Bowie, in 2003. Reuters

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At a Reality Tour photocall in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 16, 2004
At a Reality Tour photocall in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 16, 2004 Getty Images

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Performing at the Isle of Wight festival on June 13, 2004
Performing at the Isle of Wight festival on June 13, 2004 Getty Images

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With Iman at the Broadway opening of "The Pillowman" on April 10, 2005
With Iman at the Broadway opening of “The Pillowman” on April 10, 2005 Getty Images

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With Iman at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 20, 2005
With Iman at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 20, 2005 Getty Images

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With Iman and Kate Moss at the CFDA Awards on June 6, 2005
With Iman and Kate Moss at the CFDA Awards on June 6, 2005 Getty Images

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With Iman at her book launch on Oct. 18, 2005
With Iman at her book launch on Oct. 18, 2005 Getty Images

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At the Broadway opening of "The Color Purple" with Iman on Dec. 1, 2005
At the Broadway opening of “The Color Purple” with Iman on Dec. 1, 2005 Getty Images

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As Nikola Tesla in "The Prestige" in 2006
As Nikola Tesla in “The Prestige” in 2006 © Touchstone Pictures / Everett Collection

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With Lou Reed on Jan. 19, 2006
With Lou Reed on Jan. 19, 2006 Getty Images

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At the Tribeca Film Festival on April 26, 2006
At the Tribeca Film Festival on April 26, 2006 Getty Images

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At the Metropolitan Opera on Sept. 25, 2006
At the Metropolitan Opera on Sept. 25, 2006 Getty Images

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With Iman at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards on Oct. 30, 2006
With Iman at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards on Oct. 30, 2006 Getty Images

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At the Tribeca Film Festival with Iman on April 24, 2007
At the Tribeca Film Festival with Iman on April 24, 2007 Getty Images

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At the Met Gala on May 7, 2007
At the Met Gala with Iman on May 7, 2007 Getty Images

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At the CFDA Fashion Awards on June 4, 2007
With Iman at the CFDA Fashion Awards on June 4, 2007 Getty Images

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With Iman at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 22, 2008
With Iman at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 22, 2008 Getty Images

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At the Met Gala on May 5, 2008
At the Met Gala on May 5, 2008 Getty Images

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With Iman at the Keep a Child Alive Black Ball on Nov. 13, 2008
With Iman at the Keep a Child Alive Black Ball on Nov. 13, 2008 Getty Images

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With Iman at the premiere of "Moon" on April 30, 2009
With Iman at the premiere of “Moon” on April 30, 2009 Getty Images

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With Iman at the CFDA Fashion Awards on June 7, 2010
With Iman at the CFDA Fashion Awards on June 7, 2010 Getty Images

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With Iman at the DKMS annual gala on April 28, 2011
With Iman at the DKMS annual gala on April 28, 2011 Getty Images

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Bowie’s final music video, “Lazarus,” released Jan. 7, 2016 VEVO

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