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The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (2012 Remaster) album cover
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (2012 Remaster)
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Starman

"Starman" is a song by English musician David Bowie, released on 28 April 1972 via RCA Records as the lead single from his fifth studio album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Recorded at Trident Studios in London, the track features guitarist Mick Ronson, whose melodic, glam-rock playing is central to the song's sound. For electric guitarists, learning "Starman" offers an excellent introduction to Ronson's iconic rhythm and lead style within the Ziggy Stardust era.

  • Mick Ronson's guitar work on "Starman" is a masterclass in glam-rock tone, blending clean chord work with expressive lead lines.
  • "Starman" was a late addition to the Ziggy Stardust album, written specifically in response to RCA Records' request for a commercial single.
  • The song was co-produced by Ken Scott and recorded on 4 February 1972 at Trident Studios in London with the Spiders from Mars.
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