12 albums by David Bowie feature in this week’s UK official top 40, equaling a record dating back to 1977. The feat matches that of Elvis Presley who placed a dozen albums in the top 40 shortly after his passing.Bowie also matches a record set by Michael Jackson of claiming five albums of the top ten in the same week, which was achieved by Michael Jackson in 2009 shortly after Jackson’s death.“Blackstar,” Bowie’s latest and called his “Best Album in 3 Decades” remains at number 1 for a third week, above Adele’s “25,” while compilations “Best Of Bowie” and “Nothing Has Changed” placed at 3 and 5 respectively. “Hunky Dory” is at nine, with “The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars” at ten.Suede, a UK-band highly-influenced by Bowie, debuted at number 6 with “Night Thoughts,” while Bowie himself charted at 20 with “Aladdin Sane,” “Low” at 27, “Heroes” at 28, “Diamond Dogs” at 30, “The Next Day” at 31, “Station to Station” at 32 and “Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)” at 36.Bowie’s influence extended around the globe, with Culture+Travel revisiting some of the places in the world that have been pivotal towards shaping his life and career: “The World of David Bowie, in 9 Places”His influence in the theatrical world has also been noted by writers and critics, as has impact in design and fashion. Philosopher Simon Critchley recently told ARTINFO how “no person has given me greater pleasure throughout my life that David Bowie.”
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