David Bowie
David Bowie , Govert De Ross carreer started at a very young age and was ignited by his love for popular music. With his youthful enthousiasm he finds a way to gain access to live concerts where he is in the front row, shooting his pictures among professional and established photographers. After that, you could always find him honing his craft in his dark room.
In 1969, when he was 15 years old, he used a fake press card to get into the famous Bed-In session John Lennon and Yoko Ono held in the Hilton Hotel, Amsterdam. This was his start of something special.
Slowly Govert became a well-desired photographer and had the privilege to work with amazing artists such as Michael Jackson, Kate Bush, Grace Jones, Blondie, Sade, Joe Cocker, George Martin, Leonard Cohen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emmylou Harris and many others.
A broad variety of Dutch artists, among whom Kayak, Rob de Nijs, Patricia Paay and Andre Hazes, only trusted Govert to take their photo’s for many years.
After all these years, Govert decided to open his archives and his Fine Art Prints are now for sale
David Bowie was a highly influential and iconic British musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He was born on January 8, 1947, in Brixton, London, England, and passed away on January 10, 2016. Bowie is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and versatile artists in the history of popular music, and his career spanned several decades.
Some key highlights of David Bowie's career include:
Musical Evolution: Bowie continually reinvented himself musically and adopted various personas throughout his career, such as Ziggy Stardust, the Thin White Duke, and Aladdin Sane. This ability to change and adapt contributed to his enduring appeal.
Albums: Bowie released numerous critically acclaimed albums, including "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" (1972), "Heroes" (1977), "Low" (1977), and "Let's Dance" (1983). These albums cover a wide range of musical styles, from glam rock to electronic and experimental music.
Hits: Some of his most famous songs include "Space Oddity," "Changes," "Life on Mars?," "Heroes," "Starman," "Let's Dance," and "Ashes to Ashes."
Influence: Bowie had a profound influence on the music industry and pop culture. His androgynous style, willingness to challenge societal norms, and musical innovation left an indelible mark on subsequent generations of musicians and artists.
Acting: In addition to his music career, Bowie also had a successful acting career. He appeared in movies such as "The Man Who Fell to Earth" (1976), "Labyrinth" (1986), and "The Prestige" (2006).
Legacy: David Bowie's impact on music and culture is immeasurable. He received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including Grammy Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Grammy. His music continues to be celebrated and cherished by fans worldwide.
David Bowie's death in 2016 marked the end of an era in music, but his artistic legacy lives on through his extensive catalog of music and the profound influence he had on subsequent generations of musicians and artists.