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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...
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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
Is David Bowie his real name?
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.
What is david bowie's middle name?
David Jones
What Star Trek episode had David Bowie in it?
The last of the Golgens
1980'S singer that his last name begins with the letter M?
* Barry Manilow * David Byrne (lead singer, The Talking Heads) * David Bowie
What is the birth name of David Bowie?
David Bowie was born David Robert Jones in Brixton, London, on 8 January 1947
Who is a singer with 5 letters in first name and 5 letters in last name?
Craig David. David Bowie.
What is the working name of mrs david bowie?
Iman Bowie, model
Is David Bowie his real name?
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.
What is david bowie's middle name?
David Jones
What Star Trek episode had David Bowie in it?
The last of the Golgens
1980'S singer that his last name begins with the letter M?
* Barry Manilow * David Byrne (lead singer, The Talking Heads) * David Bowie
What is the name of the Labyrinth character played by david bowie?
David Bowie's character in Labyrinth is named Jareth.
Who is the Model who wed David Bowie?
Her name is Iman.
What is david bowies real name?
David Bowie was born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947.
What singer was born with the name 'David Robert Jones' on January 8.1947?
David Bowie
What was David Bowie's stage name in 1976?
Ziggy Stardust
