We all knew David Bowie to be the effortlessly cool megastar whose death will leave a gaping holes in our musical lives. But was he always as awesome as we remember him?

Well, if you had any doubts, this footage of his first ever TV appearance on the discussion show Tonight in 1964 should put them to rest.

At age 17, Bowie was the founder of ‘The Society Of The Prevention of Cruelty To Long-Haired Men’ and he took to our screens to argue his case to journalist Cliff Michelmore, whom he even called ridiculous for suggesting long-haired men look just like women.



Watch him in action here:


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As he did through his music, fashion and personality, this was an early example of classic Bowie taking the opportunity to express himself and it reminds us just why he was so iconic worldwide.

Bowie passed away at age 69 following an 18 month battle with cancer.

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