David Bowie turned 65 in January 2012, but he didn’t chronicle the event with any sort of public celebration. In fact, Bowie hasn’t performed in public in six years and his last album hit shelves nine years ago. It’s a shame that he’s fallen off the grid, but the man certainly recorded enough amazing music between 1967 and 2003 to justify an early retirement. What more can he possibly accomplish? Click through to see a video history of Bowie’s incredible career.