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Today in History: David Bowie launches breakthrough Ziggy Stardust album

6/16/2026

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On 16 June 1972, David Bowie issued his breakthrough album *The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars* through RCA Records. Co-produced with Ken Scott, it featured his backing band—the Spiders from Mars (Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, Mick Woodmansey) and was recorded at London’s Trident Studios between November 1971 and February 1972.

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On 16 June 1972, David Bowie issued his breakthrough album *The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars* through RCA Records. Co-produced with Ken Scott, it featured his backing band—the Spiders from Mars (Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, Mick Woodmansey) and was recorded at London’s Trident Studios between November 1971 and February 1972.