David Bowie released his 25th album, Blackstar, to coincide with his 69th birthday.
Blackstar debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Album chart, making it Bowie's only #1 album. It also went to #1 in several other countries, including the U.K., Canada, France and Australia.
A critical and commercial success, Blackstar won three Grammy Awards, including best alternative music album, and was named British album of the year at the 2017 Brit Awards.