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David Bowie
David Bowie


Background information
Birth name David Robert Jones
Born January 8, 1947
Born place Brixton, London, England
Genre(s) Rock
Glam Rock
Pop Rock
Art Rock
Blue-eyed soul
Psychedelic Rock
Years active 1964—present
Label(s) RCA Records
Virgin Records
Columbia Records
EMI Group
Rykodisc
Parlophone Records
Associated acts The Riot Squad
Tin Machine
Website Website



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Unsigned Band Boxer Rebellion Outselling Coldplay, Kings Of Leon

January 21, 2009
Unsigned Band Boxer Rebellion Outselling Coldplay, Kings Of LeonUnsigned band Boxer Rebellion are expected to top the download chart this weekend, outselling the likes of Coldplay on the way.

The band's debut album, 'Union', is currently at number four on the iTunes chart in the UK and top of the US iTunes Alternative countdown.

The album, which is also outselling Kings of Leon, has been recorded and funded entirely at the expense of the London band.

Their manager, Sumit Buthra, told the Telegraph: "This was a completely independent release and with no label backing, no finance, no radio play and no press coverage.

"I think it's a real indication that it is now entirely possible to get this level of success without a major label behind you."

Despite the album's digital domination, it won't qualify for the official UK top-40 because it hasn't been released on an actual CD.

Under current chart rules, digital sales are only eligible in conjunction with physical sales.

(by Jason Gregory)



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