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Ziggy Stardust

David Bowie
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"Ziggy Stardust" appears on David Bowie's fifth studio album released in 1972. The track was recorded at Trident Studios in London during November 1971 with Bowie's backing band the Spiders from Mars, consisting of three members. The song was created through a collaborative production effort and is classified as a glam rock composition, featuring a prominent guitar riff as its musical foundation.

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The song describes a bisexual alien rock musician named Ziggy Stardust who serves as a messenger from extraterrestrial beings. The character draws inspiration from various musical figures and performers. While Ziggy appears elsewhere on the album, this track serves as the album's focal point, depicting the character's ascent and decline in human terms.

ProducerBowie and Ken Scott