The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (also known as Ziggy Stardust) is a concept album by British musician David Bowie, published in 1972. The album reached 5th place in British charts and 75th in American Billboard charts. A film of the same name was directed by Donn Allan Pennibaker in 1973. The album ranks 35th place in the Rolling Stone list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
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| Released | 6 June 1972 | |||
| Recorded | 7 September, November 1971; 12–18 January 1972 at Trident Studios, London | |||
| Genre | Rock, glam rock | |||
| Length | 38:37 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Producer | David Bowie, Ken Scott | |||
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The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars Media
The former Trident Studios building in 2018, where the album was recorded
The singer Vince Taylor (pictured in 1963), one of the main inspirations for the character Ziggy Stardust
Bowie cited Iggy Pop (pictured in 1973) as an influence on the music of Ziggy Stardust.
Commemorative plaque for Ziggy Stardust in Heddon Street, where the cover photo was taken
Bowie in character as Ziggy Stardust during the Ziggy Stardust Tour
