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When he was born in England in 1947, his birth name was David Robert Jones. But as he began to establish his career as an entertainer, using the name Davie Jones, he found that his chosen stage name was was very similar to Davy Jones of the Monkees, and could be a potential source of confusion for fans. He decided a new last name was needed and he chose Bowie, after frontiersman Jim Bowie, and the famous Bowie knife.
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What is the birth name of David Bowie?
David Bowie was born David Robert Jones in Brixton, London, on 8 January 1947
What is david bowie's middle name?
David Jones
What is the name of the Labyrinth character played by david bowie?
David Bowie's character in Labyrinth is named Jareth.
How did David Bowie get the last name Bowie?
He changed it from Jones to avoid being confused with the Monkees singer... He took the name Bowie from the knife... You'd have to ask him why... Better than David Swiss Army though...
Who was David Bowie the grandfather of Jim Bowie?
Yeah.....your off by a long shot. Jim Bowie was running aroung the alamo. David Bowie was a Brittish Rock musician in the 1970's. He wasn't even born David Bowie. He was born David Robert Haywood JONES. Not Bowie.
What is david bowies real name?
David Bowie was born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947.
What is the birth name of David Bowie?
David Bowie was born David Robert Jones in Brixton, London, on 8 January 1947
What is the working name of mrs david bowie?
Iman Bowie, model
What is david bowie's middle name?
David Jones
What is David Bowie's band name?
David Bowie has been a member of 10 bandsThe KonradsThe Hooker BrothersThe King BeesThe Manish BoysThe Lower ThirdThe BuzzThe Riot SquadThe HypeTin MachineTao Jones Index
What is the name of the Labyrinth character played by david bowie?
David Bowie's character in Labyrinth is named Jareth.
How did David Bowie get the last name Bowie?
He changed it from Jones to avoid being confused with the Monkees singer... He took the name Bowie from the knife... You'd have to ask him why... Better than David Swiss Army though...
Who is the Model who wed David Bowie?
Her name is Iman.
What was David Bowie's stage name in 1976?
Ziggy Stardust
Where did the group simple minds get their name?
A david bowie song
What singer was born with the name 'David Robert Jones' on January 8.1947?
David Bowie
How do you contact David bowie?
concenrt david bowie linda tjemmes
