Was Lady Stardust About Marc Bolan?

Written about T. Rex singer Marc Bolan, 'Lady Stardust' opened side two of David Bowie's fifth album The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars. ... 'Lady Stardust' was perhaps his most explicit statement yet of his gender fluidity.

Is Ziggy Stardust about Marc Bolan?

"Lady Stardust" is a song written by English singer-songwriter David Bowie that appeared on the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972). ... The song is generally interpreted as alluding to fellow glam rock icon Marc Bolan.

Who was the inspiration for Ziggy Stardust?

Lyrically, the song is about Ziggy Stardust, a bisexual alien rock star who acts as a messenger for extraterrestrial beings. The character was influenced by English singer Vince Taylor, as well as the Legendary Stardust Cowboy and Kansai Yamamoto.