What was David Bowie’s birth name?
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He changed it to avoid confusion with another David Jones.
In which part of London was Bowie born?
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Born in Brixton in 1947.
In which year did Bowie die?
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10 January 2016.
What were the 1997 notes called?
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The first securitisation of music royalties.
How much did Bowie raise from the 1997 bond issue?
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Fifty-five million dollars, paid by Prudential.
Who bought the notes?
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A single institutional purchaser.
Did Bowie sell his catalogue in 1997?
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Ownership returned when the notes matured.
How many songs did the deal cover?
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Across 25 albums.
Which two days separated Bowie’s final album and his death?
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He died two days after its release.
Which banker structured the deal?
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Pullman devised the structure.
David Bowie Quiz: Easy Challenge
Getting Started
A few gaps to fill in.
Solid Knowledge
Comfortably above average.
Full Marks
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