David Bowie - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars [Audio Vinyl]David Bowie The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars Vinyl LP is the fifth studio album by David Bowie, which is loosely based on a story of a fictional rock star named Ziggy Stardust. The album tells the story of Ziggy, a rock star who acts as a messenger for extraterrestrial beings. The album, and the character of Ziggy Stardust, was known for it's glam rock influences and themes of sexual exploration and social commentary.