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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars is David Bowie's fifth studio album, released in June 1972 on RCA Records. Co-produced with Ken Scott and recorded at Trident Studios in London between November 1971 and February 1972, it features his backing band — guitarist Mick Ronson, bassist Trevor Bolder, and drummer Mick Woodmansey. If this record draws you in, you're likely drawn to flamboyant personas, the mythology of rock stardom, and art built around invented identity.
About The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars is the fifth studio album by the English musician David Bowie, released on 16 June 1972 in the United Kingdom through RCA Records. It was co-produced by Bowie and Ken Scott and features Bowie's backing band the Spiders from Mars, composed of Mick Ronson (guitar), Trevor Bolder (bass) and Mick Woodmansey (drums). It was recorded from November 1971 to February 1972 at Trident Studios in London.
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Films like The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars
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Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
The concert film captures Ziggy's final performance — kitsch, pop irony, and flamboyant excess in real time.
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Stardust
A dramatised account of the American tour where the Ziggy Stardust persona was first conceived and took shape.
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Bowie: The Final Act
Rare interviews with collaborators and admirers trace the creative arc of the same artist across his final chapter.
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Moonage Daydream
A cinematic journey through never-before-seen footage mapping the same creative and musical odyssey.
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Stardust
A young man promises his beloved to retrieve a fallen star, venturing into a magical realm beyond his wildest dreams.
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Candy
Two lovers bound together by bohemian intensity and self-destruction, cycling through oblivion and ruin.
Books to read after The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars
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Bowie
An appreciation exploring what made Bowie a cultural icon and how millions tuned into his peculiar wavelength.
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Psychotic Reactions and Carburettor Dung
Essays examining rock performers and bands including Bowie, Lou Reed, the Clash, and Iggy Pop.
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Bowie's Bookshelf
Built from the 100 books Bowie said changed his life, revealing the literary imagination behind the persona.
Frequently asked
What should I watch after getting into Ziggy Stardust?
The concert film Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1983) captures the Hammersmith Odeon farewell show, putting the album's songs in their live context, while Moonage Daydream (2022) is a deeper cinematic dive into Bowie's entire creative journey.
Are there any documentaries or films about how Ziggy Stardust was created?
Stardust (2020) dramatises the 1971 American tour where Bowie first developed the Ziggy persona, making it the closest thing to an origin story for the album's character.
Are there books that go deeper into the Ziggy Stardust era?
Bowie's Bookshelf traces the literary influences that shaped Bowie's imagination, and Bowie offers a broader appreciation of the artistry and cultural impact that make the album resonate decades on.