Ziggy Stardust

Recorded in late 1971 and early 1972 for The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars at Trident Studios in London. The track featured David Bowie with the Spiders from Mars lineup of Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder and Mick Woodmansey, with Ronson providing the distinctive guitar arrangement. The song helped define Bowie's Ziggy Stardust persona and became one of the central narratives of the album's rock-star mythology. Although not released as a contemporary single, it was widely acclaimed as a key track on one of the most influential albums of the glam rock era. The track remains one of Bowie's signature compositions and has been covered by numerous artists, including Bauhaus, whose version introduced it to a new generation of listeners. Its portrayal of an androgynous rock icon became a lasting influence on popular music, fashion and performance culture.