‘Fame’ performed on Soul Train

David Bowie performs 'Fame' on Soul Train in 1975

David Bowie performs ‘Fame’ on Soul Train in 1975.

Although Bowie wasn’t the first white solo artist to perform on the landmark music show — Elton John claimed that auspicious slice of history months earlier — make no mistake: This was an equally seminal event. Forty years later, it remains a striking pop culture memory.

David Bowie performs 'Fame' on the US TV show Soul Train

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