I . David Bowie
(1947– )
an English pop singer, writer of songs and actor. He is especially known for introducing fresh combinations of music and images, and for the characters that he has created. These have included Major Tom, in his first hit song Space Oddity (1969), and Ziggy Stardust in songs and performances in the 1970s. Through the character of Ziggy, Bowie created the style known as ‘glam rock’ or ‘glitter rock’. Bowie has also acted in plays and films. His recent albums include Heathen (2002) and Reality (2003).
II . James Bowie
( c. 1796–1836)
a famous American frontiersman and soldier. The large, heavy knife called a bowie knife was named after him. He was killed at the Alamo with Davy Crockett .