According to Bowie's producer Tony Visconti, the lyrics and video of "Lazarus" and other songs on the album were intended to be a self-epitaph, a commentary on Bowie's own impending death. The song's reference to Lazarus has been interpreted as referring to Bowie's prediction of increased fame following his death.

Although Bowie is known first and foremost as a pioneer of the glam-rock genre, his range as an artist was vast. During his life, he was a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, arranger, painter, and actor.

His most powerful impact has arguably been through his disinterest in conforming to society's expectations, and his exploration of gender through his varying on-stage personas. This has not only inspired the world of art, but has allowed multiple generations to find confidence in who they are.

Liza Jane Let's start at the beginning: Seventeen-year-old David Jones released his debut single, “Liza Jane,” as Davie Jones and the King Bees in June 1964 on the Vocalion Pop label, a subsidiary of Decca Records.

Ziggy Stardust (1973) While one could make the argument that Major Tom, the character that appears in the music video for his 1969 'Space Oddity' appeared first, Ziggy Stardust is his first official major character.

"'It has been my doorway of perception and the house that I live in. '" While it is not clear these were his official last words, this is the last sentiment we heard from David, spoken through his friend after his death.

James Bowie is considered a hero for his defense of the Alamo. On March 6, 1836, Bowie and other defenders of the Alamo died fighting against the Mexican army as part of the Texas Revolution. His death is seen as heroic in keeping the newly formed Republic of Texas free from Mexican control.

Fast Facts: James Bowie

• Known For: American frontiersman, military leader during the Texas Revolution, and defender of the Alamo.
• As Known As: Jim Bowie.
• Born: 1796 in Kentucky.
• Parents: Reason and Elve Ap-Catesby Jones Bowie.
• Died: March 6, 1836 in San Antonio, Mexican Texas.
• Spouse: Maria Ursula de Veramendi (m.

James Bowie, byname Jim Bowie , (born 1796?, Logan County, Ky., U.S. - died March 6, 1836, San Antonio, Texas), popular hero of the Texas Revolution (1835–36) who is mainly remembered for his part in the Battle of the Alamo (February–March 1836).

David Bowie's "Let's Dance" and "Fame" lead his all-time top 20 biggest hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In the hours that followed, thousands shared their favourite Bowie hits online - and there are plenty to choose from with the Starman securing 61 UK top 40 singles, in a career which spanned four decades. But, of those 61 singles, five made it to number one and they all came in a ten year period between 1975-1985.

Ziggy Stardust Ziggy Stardust is a fictional character created by English musician David Bowie, and was Bowie's stage persona during 1972 and 1973.