David Bowie was a pioneering and influential musician known for constantly reinventing his music, persona, and style throughout his career. In the 1970s, he released a series of highly acclaimed and commercially successful albums that explored genres including glam rock, psychedelic folk, soul, and R&B. These albums featured iconic songs and conceptual personas that showcased his artistic evolution and willingness to experiment with new sounds. His albums from this decade, such as The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars and the "Berlin Trilogy," Low, "Heroes," and Lodger, cemented his status as an icon of musical innovation.