Is David Bowie A-List?
YesS
Yes — David Bowie is above A-list, ranked S tier as an icon with generational cultural impact.
Reached A-list in 1972
Ziggy Stardust Creation
Ranking Timeline
1969C$0.1M
Space Oddity Breakthrough
First chart success.
1972A▲▲$1M+$0.9M
Ziggy Stardust Creation
Established Iconic persona.
1975A$5M+$4M
Young Americans Success
Continued musical innovation.
1983S▲$50M+$45M
'Let's Dance' Mainstream Hit
Commercial peak of career.
1990S$100M+$50M
Continued Music Success
Established long-term success.
2016S$230M+$130M
Death and Final Album
Released critically acclaimed final album.
Last updated: February 23, 2026