David Bowie's most recent album release was in 2013.

The Next Day, was dropped in March 2013. Sunday night there was a message released via his Facebook page. Bowie fans have

"It can now be confirmed that ‘Blackstar’ is the forthcoming single and album from David Bowie," reads the message on Bowie's official Facebook page.  "Contrary to inaccurate reporting on the sound and content of the album, only the following can be confirmed: The single will be released on November 20th and is not part of David’s theatre piece ‘Lazarus’.  The album will be released on David’s birthday, January 8th 2016."

The Next Day did bring a Grammy nomination.

The Next Day was a surprise release for Bowie, announced on his birthday the previous January.  It earned the rock icon his first U.K. #1 album in 20 years, and peaked on the Billboard 200 at #2, his highest-ever showing on that chart.  The Next Day was also nominated for the Best Rock Album Grammy.

 

 

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