A fascinating look back at the early career of music icon David Bowie
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It was in the early 1970s that David Bowie’s career really took off with a succession of hit albums and singles, and the adoption of different and flamboyant alter egos such as Ziggy Stardust.
But for film-maker Francis Whately, who has made previous films about Bowie’s final recordings and constant reinvention, it’s the early career of the iconic singer – born in London as David Jones – that is the most rewarding to investigate.
This story is from the February 9, 2019 edition of TV & Satellite Week.
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