David Bowie was a British singer-songwriter and actor who was active in the music industry from the 1960s to the 2010s. His genre of music was often referred to as 'glam, ' which is a four-letter word that is one of the solutions to the crossword clue 'David Bowie Genre.' Glam rock is a style of rock music that originated in the UK in the early 1970s and was characterized by flamboyant costumes, theatrical performances, and anthemic choruses. It was heavily influenced by the art and fashion of the time, and David Bowie was one of its most iconic figures.