David Bowie – The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars

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Vendor: Power Plant Records

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Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1972, Rock, Glam Rock, London, England
Matrix #: LSP-4702
Condition: EX, sounds great, looks good, lots of very light marks

Cultural Facts:

  1. Band Drama: Bowie shocked fans in 1973 by “retiring” Ziggy onstage, blindsiding the Spiders From Mars and effectively dissolving the band without warning.

  2. Media Narrative: Ziggy’s androgyny triggered tabloid fixation; Bowie’s bisexuality comments were weaponized by press hungry for scandal.

  3. Notable Myths: Bowie hinted Ziggy was inspired by Vince Taylor’s mental unraveling, fueling debate over where persona ended and cautionary tale began.

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