In 2017, it was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress, being deemed "culturally, historically, or artistically significant".Īfter his promotional tour of America in February 1971, David Bowie returned to Haddon Hall in England and began writing songs, many of which were inspired by the diverse musical genres that were present in America. Ziggy Stardust has been reissued several times and was remastered in 2012 for its 40th anniversary. Bowie had ideas for a musical based on the album, although this project never came to fruition ideas were later used for Diamond Dogs. In later decades, Ziggy Stardust is considered one of Bowie's best works and has appeared on numerous lists of the greatest albums of all time. Bowie described the follow-up album, Aladdin Sane, as "Ziggy goes to America".
The Ziggy character was retained for the subsequent Ziggy Stardust Tour, performances from which have appeared on live albums and a concert film. Shortly after its release, Bowie performed "Starman" on Britain's Top of the Pops in early July 1972, which propelled him to stardom. Critics responded favourably some praised the musicality and concept while others struggled to comprehend it. Preceded by the single " Starman", Ziggy Stardust reached the UK top five. The album cover, photographed in monochrome and recoloured, was taken in London outside the home of furriers "K. The lyrics discuss the artificiality of rock music, political issues, drug use, sexuality and stardom. The glam rock and proto-punk musical styles were influenced by Iggy Pop, the Velvet Underground and Marc Bolan. Most of the album's concept was developed after the songs were recorded. The character was inspired by numerous musicians, including Vince Taylor. In the story, Ziggy wins the hearts of fans but suffers a fall from grace after succumbing to his own ego. It was recorded from November 1971 to February 1972 at Trident Studios in London.ĭescribed as a loose concept album and rock opera, Ziggy Stardust is about Bowie's titular alter ego Ziggy Stardust, a fictional androgynous and bisexual rock star who is sent to Earth as a saviour before an impending apocalyptic disaster. It was co-produced by Bowie and Ken Scott and features Bowie's backing band the Spiders from Mars - Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder and Mick Woodmansey. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (often shortened to Ziggy Stardust ) is the fifth studio album by the English musician David Bowie, released on 16 June 1972 in the United Kingdom through RCA Records.
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