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David Bowie · 1971

David Bowie

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

September 7, 1971Recording⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

David Bowie began recording material at London's Trident Studios that would later become the concept album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. The character of Ziggy was initially inspired by British rock'n'roll singer Vince Taylor.

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