The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars is the fifth studio album by David Bowie, a groundbreaking work that catapulted him into international stardom. The album is loosely based on a story of a fictional rock star named Ziggy Stardust. The album, released in 1972, has been widely praised for its innovative blend of glam rock, rock and roll, and science fiction themes.
