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David Bowie

United Kingdom · 1947–2016

#18 of the greatest musicians of all time, ranked by everyone.

• #10 among pop and rock musicians

#4 of the 49 musicians from the United Kingdom.

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Nearby in the ranking

15. Frédéric Chopin Poland · 1810–1849
16. Paul McCartney United Kingdom · 1942–
17. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Russia · 1840–1893
18. David Bowie United Kingdom · 1947–2016
19. Dolly Parton United States · 1946–2026
20. Tupac Shakur United States · 1971–1996
21. Antonio Vivaldi Italy · 1678–1741

Face-offs

• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky vs David Bowie 51% – 49%
• David Bowie vs Dolly Parton 50% – 50%
• Paul McCartney vs David Bowie 51% – 49%
• Tupac Shakur vs David Bowie 50% – 50%
• Frédéric Chopin vs David Bowie 51% – 49%