A David Bowie Timeline for Tonight’s Tribute Show

Local writer and entertainer David Wayne Reed is more than just your average Bowie fan. Together with other local performers, Reed is putting on a Bowie tribute show this Friday, April 4, at La Esquina (1000 West 25th Street). “Let’s Bowie” is the first in an installment of tribute shows curated by Reed for Urban Culture Project. Read to the end of the timeline for more details.

David Bowie for you. For everyone.

By DAVID WAYNE REED

1947: Born.

1962: David is punched in the face in a fight over a girl, causing his left pupil to be permanantly damaged—changes colors. Becomes trademark.

1967: Bowie Develops an interest in buddhism. And mime.