The character emerged from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars , a loose concept album depicting an alien messiah who brings a desperate world hope through rock and roll. Bowie drew inspiration from various sources to create this "ultimate rock star":
Over 7.5 million copies of the album sold worldwide as of 2016. ziggy star
Hits like "Starman" and "Suffragette City" blended hard rock with a futuristic sensibility that influenced genres from punk to new wave. The character emerged from The Rise and Fall
Designer Freddie Burretti created the iconic quilted jumpsuits that helped define the glam rock aesthetic. ziggy star