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Q: Which quiz trips up Bowie fans the most?

The Ultimate David Bowie Quiz — only 71% correct. — It's the broadest and deepest test of Bowie knowledge, and fans feel it. Nearly 3 in 10 questions catch even dedicated Starmen off guard!

Q: How do Bowie fans stack up against similar artists?

Below average — Bowie scores 73% vs. The Clash at 91%. — Compared to similar-era artists, Bowie's catalogue complexity makes him one of the harder artists to master. The Clash fans outscore Bowie fans by a whopping 18 points!

From the Brixton kid who launched Major Tom into orbit in 1969 to the Thin White Duke haunting the studios of Berlin, David Bowie didn't just make music — he rewrote the rulebook on what a rock artist could be, era after era. Whether you're chasing the glam theatrics of Ziggy, decoding the avant-garde architecture of Low, or tracing his shapeshifting run through the 80s, our quizzes cover it all — from the Starman Challenge to Space Oddity deep cuts, the 80s hits, and the studio genius behind the boards. Fans are scoring around 73% overall, which sounds solid until you realize most people still can't tell their Aladdin Sane from their Ziggy Stardust — think you can do better?

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Bowie fans totally blanked on his 'Aladdin Sane' persona — 73% incorrectly chose Ziggy Stardust when asked which persona wore the famous lightning bolt. The two icons are so intertwined in fans' minds, even die-hards mix them up!

David Bowie quizzes are noticeably tougher than the classic rock crowd expects — fans score 73% on Bowie questions versus 75% across the broader classic rock category. That 10-point-plus gap hints that Bowie's deep catalogue keeps even seasoned rock nerds on their toes.

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Q:Which quiz trips up Bowie fans the most?

A:The Ultimate David Bowie Quiz — only 71% correct.

It's the broadest and deepest test of Bowie knowledge, and fans feel it. Nearly 3 in 10 questions catch even dedicated Starmen off guard!

Q:How do Bowie fans stack up against similar artists?

A:Below average — Bowie scores 73% vs. The Clash at 91%.

Compared to similar-era artists, Bowie's catalogue complexity makes him one of the harder artists to master. The Clash fans outscore Bowie fans by a whopping 18 points!

David Bowie Profile

Born	David Robert Jones was born in London, England on January 8, 1947.
Died	January 10, 2016
Key Albums	The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars (1972), Hunky Dory (1971), “Heroes” (1977), The Next Day (2013), Low (1977), David Bowie (1969), Let’s Dance (1983), Diamond Dogs (1974), Aladdin Sane (1973), The Man Who Sold the World (1970).
Key Tracks	Star (1972), Let's Dance (1985), Space Oddity (1969), "Heroes" (1977), Changes (1971), Ziggy Stardust (1972), Moonage Daydream (1972), Rebel Rebel (1973), Life On Mars (1971), Suffragette City (1972).
Grammy Record	5 won and 19 nominated.
Billboard Hot 100	2 Number One Hits 6 Top-10 Hits
UK Singles Chart	5 Number One Hits 25 Top-10 Hits
Hall of Fame	Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.