Play Starman Challenge: The Ultimate David Bowie Quiz
Starman Challenge: The Ultimate David Bowie Quiz
Take the ultimate David Bowie quiz: 5 fast questions on Bowie’s albums, characters, and career — perfect for fans and pop culture buffs.
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Did You Know?
David Bowie was born David Robert Jones and adopted the surname Bowie to avoid confusion with Davy Jones of The Monkees.
Practice Questions
Q:When was 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust' released?
A:June 16, 1972.
Bowie’s concept album followed his alter ego Ziggy Stardust, a rock star from outer space. It became a cultural landmark, revolutionizing rock performance with remarkable narrative depth and vivid, otherworldly imagery.
Q:Who did David Bowie collaborate with on 'Under Pressure'?
A:Freddie Mercury and Queen.
Bowie and Queen recorded 'Under Pressure' in 1981 during an impromptu studio session. The track’s iconic bassline and heartfelt duets became one of rock’s most famous collaborations.
David Bowie’s iconic mismatched-eye appearance came from a teenage fight with friend and future collaborator George Underwood that permanently damaged one pupil, causing lasting anisocoria.