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Hunky Dory Bowie

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Hunky Dory Bowie

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1971 album "Hunky Dory," Mattel launched a second David Bowie Barbie doll dressed in an accurate replica of the bespoke powder-blue suit Bowie wore in the "Life on Mars?" music video, which featured Bowie in a minimalist, surreal setting that made it an iconic moment.


The Hunky Dory era marked a pivotal moment in Bowie's career, featuring a softer, more introspective sound that contrasted with the glam rock persona he would later adopt with "Ziggy Stardust." It features tracks that have become cultural touchstones. Songs like "Changes," "Oh! You Pretty Things," and "Life on Mars?" demonstrated Bowie's ability…

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Hunky Dory Bowie

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1971 album "Hunky Dory," Mattel launched a second David Bowie Barbie doll dressed in an accurate replica of the bespoke powder-blue suit Bowie wore in the "Life on Mars?" music video, which featured Bowie in a minimalist, surreal setting that made it an iconic moment.


The Hunky Dory era marked a pivotal moment in Bowie's career, featuring a softer, more introspective sound that contrasted with the glam rock persona he would later adopt with "Ziggy Stardust." It features tracks that have become cultural touchstones. Songs like "Changes," "Oh! You Pretty Things," and "Life on Mars?" demonstrated Bowie's ability to blend different musical genres.


The musician passed away on January 10, 2016, at the age of 69 after an 18-month private battle with liver cancer. His death came just two days after the release of his 25th and final studio album, "Blackstar."

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To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1971 album "Hunky Dory," Mattel launched a second David Bowie Barbie doll dressed in an accurate replica of the bespoke powder-blue suit Bowie wore in the "Life on Mars?" music video, which featured Bowie in a minimalist, surreal setting that made it an iconic moment.

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