Dissatisfied with his stage name as Davy ( and Davie ) Jones, which in the mid-1960s invited confusion with Davy Jones of The Monkees, Bowie renamed himself after the 19th century American frontiersman Jim Bowie and the knife he had popularised.

Well known examples include the Bowie knife and the Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife.

This machete is issued with a 5-inch Bowie knife and a sharpening stone in the scabbard ; collectively called a " jungle kit " ( Conjunto de Selva in Portuguese ); it is manufactured by Indústria de Material Bélico do Brasil ( IMBEL ).

* May 1 – James Black, creator of the original Bowie knife ( d. 1870 )

Bowie is named for James Bowie, the legendary knife fighter who died at the Battle of the Alamo.

He arrived near the mouth of the Rio Grande in October 1846, well prepared for action with a double-barreled shotgun, two pistols, a saber, a dress sword, and a Bowie knife.

James Black, a local blacksmith, is credited with creating the legendary Bowie knife carried by Jim Bowie at his blacksmith shop in Washington.

Knives: John Wilson and Roy G. Jinks designed the Smith and Wesson model 6010 bowie knife in 1971 and the 1973 Texas Ranger Bowie knife.

Additionally he had a Colt Single Action Army revolver with a nickel finish and ivory stocks bearing the serial number 89524, and a Sheffield Bowie knife with a dagger type of blade and stag handle made by George Wostenholm in an elaborate silver-studded holster and cartridge belt.

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The stereotypical mountain man has been depicted as dressed in buckskin and a coonskin cap, sporting bushy facial hair and carrying a Hawken rifle and Bowie knife, commonly referred to as a " scalpin ' knife.

What began as a duel between two other men deteriorated into a melee in which Bowie, having been shot and stabbed, killed the sheriff of Rapides Parish with a large knife.

This, and other stories of Bowie's prowess with a knife, led to the widespread popularity of the Bowie knife.

Buckley says of Bowie: " His influence has been unique in popular culture — he has permeated and altered more lives than any comparable figure.

The show was hugely popular, catapulting him to stardom as he toured the UK over the course of the next six months and creating, as described by Buckley, a " cult of Bowie " that was " unique — its influence lasted longer and has been more creative than perhaps almost any other force within pop fandom.

But Mantle was suspended from baseball by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn on the grounds that any affiliation with gambling was grounds for being placed on the " permanently ineligible " list.

Over the years many knives have been called Bowie knives and the term has almost become a generic term for any large sheath knife.

Louisiana and Virginia prohibited the concealed carrying of any Bowie knife, while Mississippi made such knives illegal when carried concealed or when used as a dueling weapon.

In Tennessee, the use of Bowie knives to settle disputes on the spot so alarmed state legislators that in 1838 they not only made the concealed carrying of a Bowie knife a criminal felony, but also prohibited the use of a Bowie knife in any altercation, regardless of self-defense or other mitigating excuse:

" That if any person carrying any knife or weapon known as a Bowie knife ... or any knife or weapon that shall in form, shape, or size resemble a Bowie knife, on a sudden encounter, shall cut or stab another person with such knife or weapon, whether death ensues or not, such person so stabbing or cutting shall be guilty of a felony, and upon conviction thereof shall be confined in the jail and penitentiary house of this State, for a period of time not less than three years, nor more than fifteen years.

This prohibition does not apply to a person carrying the Bowie knife on one's own property, nor to any person carrying a Bowie knife inside of or directly en route to a motor vehicle or watercraft owned by that person or under that person's control.

He has described Cohen's song " Suzanne " as " the perfect lyric with the perfect melody " and Bowie as " so influential and the greatest solo artist of the 20th Century in any walk of art.

Bowie also clarified that " the band will cease to exist the moment it ceases to be a musical experience for any of us.

After the dunk, Bowie raced to the opposite end of the floor to apologize to Collins, but he was incredibly irate and wouldn't have any of it, and the Pistons rushed to the locker room.

Bowie wanted the papers to help him in his land speculation dealings, but it is unknown whether he derived any benefits from them.

The 1986 fantasy film Labyrinth, starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie, was shot, in large part, in Hampstead Heath.

Some are built very large and very low, such as Koko Guyot and Detroit Seamount ; others are built more steeply, such as Loihi Seamount and Bowie Seamount.

When Wright attempted to retrieve his blade by placing his foot on Bowie's chest and tugging, Bowie pulled him down and disemboweled Wright with his large knife.

After Houston received word that Santa Anna was leading a large force to San Antonio, Bowie offered to lead volunteers to defend the Alamo from the expected attack.

In this battle Bowie was stabbed, shot, and beaten half to death but managed to win the fight using the large knife.

However, as today's campers and backpackers generally rely on prepared lightweight foods, and have little or no use for a large knife as a weapon or for butchering wild game animals, the traditional Bowie pattern knife is today mostly purchased by collectors or edged weapon enthusiasts.

Seabrook shoppers also tend to shop at the supermarkets and stores at Glenn Dale, slightly to the east on Route 564, or drive east approximately to Bowie, with its large shopping complexes such as the Bowie Towne Centre.

Some sources use Arkansas toothpick as a synonym for the Bowie knife, as opposed to the image of a large dagger.

A large number of the most popular artists from the world of rock ’ n ’ roll and pop music have been interviewed by Hot Press, including those as diverse as David Bowie, Bob Marley, The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fleetwood Mac, R. E. M., Kate Bush, Radiohead, Paul McCartney, Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, The Smiths, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, Oasis, Blur, New Order, 50 Cent, Green Day, Foo Fighters, The Strokes, Kylie Minogue, Westlife, Massive Attack, Alicia Keys, David Gray, PJ Harvey, Marilyn Manson, Robbie Williams, Beyoncé, and many more.

The story quoted retired RCMP inspector Bruce Bowie, who had played a role in preparing the original Canadian legislation, requiring that large cash transactions be reported, which was passed through parliament during Mulroney's own prime ministership.

Many other large touring acts, including AC / DC, Page & Plant, David Bowie, Rush & Van Halen have used the PCC for pre-tour rehearsals in the past, thanks to the venue's relatively inexpensive rental rates and availability for extended occupation.

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# It is used to identify and illustrate the article David Bowie ( 1969 album ), which is the specific recording related to the cover image.

Their initial studio work was marred by a heated disagreement between Bowie and Cambridge over the latter's drumming style ; matters came to a head when Bowie, enraged, accused, " You're fucking up my album.

Lester Bowie and Ornette Coleman worked with the Tenores di Bitti, and Eleanor Hovda has written a piece using the Xhosa style of singing.

Weiland has stated that his vocal style is influenced by Jim Morrison and David Bowie, who also serves as his main fashion influence.

Musidora, Bela Lugosi, Bettie Page, Morticia Addams, Nico, David Bowie, Lux Interior, Dave Vanian, Robert Smith are also style icons.

More inspired by Elton John, who they would be reacquainted with since Elton's band Bluesology had originally backed the former Bluebelles, and Bowie, the group wore more wilder outfits with each member adapting their own flamboyant style to their distinctive looks.

* Was featured nearly in its entirety in the 2010 film It's Kind of a Funny Story, initially as a ' cover ' by the patients in a music therapy class at a New York City psychiatric ward, which the film transformed into the authentic song ' performed ' by the patients, dressed in glam, in a near music-video style imaginary sequence ( with David Bowie and Queen's original vocals and instrumentation ).

Although successful, the album is controversial among some fans for the inclusion of nursery rhymes sung by " The St. Eeleye School Choir " ( band members singing in the style of children ), and the cover " To Know Him Is to Love Him ", featuring a guest appearance from David Bowie on saxophone.

: A Reggae Tribute to Bob Dylan and Goth Oddity 2000: A Tribute to David Bowie, as well as the Pickin ' On … and String Quartet series of instrumental artist tributes done bluegrass and classical style, respectively.

Singer David Bowie famously wore a coat worn in the style of Bull.

Apart from Pirate Jenny's, de Moor's best known work to date is Darkness and Disgrace, an adaptation of David Bowie songs in cabaret / chanson style created in collaboration with pianist Russell Churney, originally performed in 2001 and recorded in 2003 ( see Darkness and Disgrace: Des de Moor and Russell Churney Perform the Songs of David Bowie.

Drawing from prominent early influences like David Bowie, Iggy Pop, T. Rex, and even Kiss, the band's sound and style was often seen as glam rock while also being heavily influenced by such new wave artists like Duran Duran and punk rock artists like The Damned.

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Kazuhiko Kato moved to Kensington, London in 1972 and impressed by the burgeoning glam rock scene led by T. Rex and David Bowie, he set about forming a new group in Japan to emulate the style.