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Ziggy Stardust Came from Isleworth

Radio 4 on Music by BBC

Jul 2, 201429:33Music

Ziggy Stardust was a rock and roll fantasy. But David Bowie's fictional rockstar, around whom his 1972 album, stage show, and film were built, was inspired by a real performer, Vince Taylor, born in Isleworth, Middlesex....

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