Saying the name "Bowie" using a Ziggy Stardust pronunciation is a surefire way to know a person is not from Texas. In Texas, "Bowie" sounds more like "kablooie," after one of our more well-known historical figures. That historical figure, of course, was Jim Bowie, an Alamo defender and the namesake of the Bowie knife. Jim Bowie donned buckskins and carried twin pistols, and, if its absence in the historical records is any indication, he did not wear either glitter nor hairspray like the British rock icon.
Some might find it curious that David Bowie himself was not sure how to pronounce his stage name. Had he pronounced the word "Bowie" in Scottish/Jim Bowie fashion, I probably would not be writing this post.
Just for kicks, here is a short video of David Bowie talking about his stage name.
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