One of David Bowie`s favorite songwriters. Bowie has described Ferry as one of the best lyricists in British music.

His song "Going Strong" was recorded by Roger Daltrey on his solo album "Parting Should Be Painless" (released in 1984).

Kar Wai Wong credits his rendition of the standard "I`m in the Mood for Love" as the inspiration for the English title of his film `Fa yeung nin wa (2000)`.

Ferry`s son Otis was arrested while attempting to plaster pro-hunting stickers over the windows of British Prime Minister Tony Blair`s house during a protest in support of fox hunting. (3 August 2002).

Sons: Otis, Isaac, Tara, Merlin.

Married 22-year-old Lucy Helmore at the Church of St. Anthony and St. George at Duncton, West Sussex, England, UK.

Dated model Jerry Hall in the 1970s, which explains her appearance on the cover of Roxy Music`s 1975 album "Siren". Ferry and Hall were still dating in the late `70s when Hall met Mick Jagger for the first time....eventually leading to their a long relationship and four children together.

Lead singer and keyboardist of Roxy Music.

Spouse: Margaret Mary "Lucy" Helmore (26 June 1982 - 21 March 2003) (divorced) 4 children