Renowned for his elaborate use of stagecraft, costumes and makeup, David Bowie’s impact on pop music is immeasurable.

With a career that spanned five decades, the London-born singer-songwriter sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time.

Bowie sadly passed away from liver cancer in 2016.

So on what would have been his 74th birthday, we reveal 5 facts about the star …