David Bowie · every age

What was David Bowie doing at 49?

Five flop years, then Ziggy at 25 and a new self each decade

1. c. 1996

   Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at 49

   Source: en.wikipedia.org
2. Jan 7, 1997

   50th birthday concert at Madison Square Garden

   Guests included Lou Reed and Dave Grohl. Earthling came out weeks later; a Walk of Fame star in February.

   Source: en.wikipedia.org

Portrait: Photo: Adam Bielawski (2002), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · source