David Bowie, born David Robert Jones in 1947, was an English singer, songwriter and actor whose impact on popular music was defined by constant reinvention and striking visual presentation. Rising to fame in the early 1970s with his alter ego Ziggy Stardust and the hit album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, Bowie became a leading figure in the glam rock movement. Throughout his career, he seamlessly shifted styles, from the funk and soul of Young Americans and the experimental Berlin Trilogy made with Brian Eno, to the commercial pop of Let’s Dance in the 1980s. Known as the "chameleon of rock," Bowie explored genres such as rock, electronic, industrial, and more, influencing artists across generations. He also acted in notable films including The Man Who Fell to Earth, Labyrinth, and The Prestige. With over 100 million records sold worldwide, Bowie is among the best-selling music artists ever, earning multiple Grammy and Brit Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His legacy as a trailblazer in music, art, and culture continues to resonate, and as of 2022, he was the best-selling vinyl artist of the 21st century.