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, St Anne's Court, Soho, London 2018.jpg
The former Trident Studios building in 2018, where the album was recorded
- VinceTaylor1963Blokker.jpg
The singer Vince Taylor (pictured in 1963), one of the main inspirations for the character Ziggy Stardust
- Iggy Pop in Toronto 1973.jpg
Bowie cited Iggy Pop (pictured in 1973) as an influence on the music of Ziggy Stardust.
- Ziggy Stardust plaque.jpg
Commemorative plaque for Ziggy Stardust in Heddon Street, where the cover photo was taken
- David Bowie, as Ziggy Stardust, performing at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.jpg
Bowie performing as Ziggy Stardust during the Ziggy Stardust Tour
