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  • Jan 8, 1947
    David Jones is born in London. Under the name David Bowie, he becomes one of rock music's most-innovative artists. His song "Rebel Rebel" gets a mention in Aaron Watson's country hit "Outta Style"
    Feb 22, 1970
    Guitarist Mick Ronson performs for the first time with David Bowie at The Roadhouse in London, a show deemed by many as the first glam rock performance. Ronson will produce a pair of country hits in the 1980s for David Lynn Jones
    Feb 15, 1974
    RCA releases David Bowie's "Rebel Rebel." The rock record will be referenced in Aaron Watson's 2017 country hit "Outta Style"
    Mar 5, 1976
    "The Midnight Special" welcomes Tanya Tucker, who performs "Don't Believe My Heart Can Stand Another You" and "You've Got Me To Hold On To." Other guests include Helen Reddy, David Bowie and Little Richard
    Apr 21, 1978
    Hoyt Axton performs "Joy To The World," which he wrote for Three Dog Night, on an episode of "The Midnight Special." The NBC series' roster for the night also boasts Bob Welch, David Bowie and Yvonne Elliman
    Oct 5, 1980
    Linda Ronstadt attends a performance of the Broadway drama "The Elephant Man," starring David Bowie, at the Booth Theater in New York
    Mar 6, 1981
    Juice Newton performs "Angel Of The Morning" and "Queen Of Hearts" on NBC-TV's "The Midnight Special." Also appearing: David Bowie and Pat Benatar
    Mar 5, 1990
    EMI releases the soundtrack to the Richard Gere/Julia Roberts movie "Pretty Woman," paced by Roy Orbison's title track. Also on the album: David Bowie, Go West, Natalie Cole, Jane Wiedlin and The Red Hot Chili Peppers
    Mar 23, 1990
    "Pretty Woman" debuts in movie theaters, with Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in the starring roles. Roy Orbison contributes the theme song to the picture, which also includes music by David Bowie, Go West, Natalie Cole, Jane Wiedlin and The Red Hot Chili Peppers
    May 25, 1990
    The "Pretty Woman" soundtrack is certified platinum by the RIAA. Paced by current pop hits by Roxette and Go West, the album also features Roy Orbison's theme song, plus music by Natalie Cole, Jane Wiedlin, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and David Bowie, among others

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