Ziggy Stardust facts for kids
Ziggy Stardust was a made-up character created by the famous musician David Bowie. Bowie used Ziggy from 1970 to 1973.
Ziggy Stardust was like a "second personality" or an alter ego for Bowie. This means he pretended to be Ziggy when he performed. Ziggy looked like they could be either a boy or a girl.
Who Was Ziggy Stardust?
Ziggy Stardust was a key part of David Bowie's music career. Bowie used this character to tell stories through his songs. Ziggy was a rock star from outer space. This helped Bowie explore new ideas in his music.
Ziggy's Band: The Spiders From Mars
Ziggy Stardust had a band called The Spiders From Mars. They made two cool albums together:
- The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (released in 1972)
- Aladdin Sane (released in 1973)
These albums became very popular. They helped make David Bowie a huge star around the world.
The End of Ziggy Stardust
Ziggy Stardust's story ended at a live concert. This show happened at the Hammersmith Odeon in London. The date was July 3, 1973. This concert was later made into a movie. The movie was called Ziggy Stardust - The Motion Picture. It came out in 1983. A special 30th anniversary version was released in 2003.
