Singer David Bowie dies at 69; influential performer of many alter egos
(WASHINGTON POST) Singer with many alter egos both stole from and influenced glam rock, new wave, punk and high fashion.
David Bowie, the self-described “tasteful thief” who appropriated from and influenced glam rock, soul, disco, new wave, punk rock and haute couture, and whose edgy, androgynous alter egos invited fans to explore their own dark places, died Monday. He was 69.
The cause was cancer, said a representaive.
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