David Bowie was born and raised in south east London. Here we look at all the places that were significant to him David Bowie is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. If he was still alive, he would have turned 74 on January 8, but instead this year marks the fifth anniversary of his death from cancer. His legacy includes 29 albums, almost as many movies and numerous awards. He was also born and raised in south east London. We’ve tracked down some of the locations around the area with important connections to the superstar. If you want to pay homage to him by visiting these destinations in the future or putting them on your bucket list, here are some of the meaningful places you should look out for when you re there.
âThe rebellion of the long-hairs is getting underway,â cautions presenter Cliff Michelmore, wearing thick-rimmed glasses, wisps of hair side-parted and slicked upon his balding head. The year is 1964 and heâs hosting a special BBC
Tonight segment dedicated to the burgeoning social phenomenon of men growing out their lengths. And there to speak on behalf of the newly formed Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Long-Haired Men is 17-year-old David âDavyâ Jones of Plaistow Grove, Bromley, otherwise known as David Bowie.
âI think weâre all fairly tolerant,â says a mop-topped Bowie, amid a swarm of shaggy pals. âBut for the last two years, weâve had comments like, âDarling!â and âCan I carry your handbag?â thrown at us, and I think it just has to stop now.â When Michelmore insinuates the young men are asking for it by letting their lengths go unrestrained in the first place (âDid you get this off