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Ziggy Stardust 30th Anniversary
jonerik writes "Any short list of influential rock albums of the '70s is likely to include David Bowie's 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars,' the story of a futuristic alien rock star and his demise during the Earth's final years. Originally released in June 1972, Ziggy is celebrating his 30th anniversary this year in fine style. First of all, the album is being reissued today in a limited edition 2-CD set. Secondly, the 1983 documentary, 'Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars,' directed by filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker ('Don't Look Back,' 'Monterey Pop') is being re-released this month and John Cameron Mitchell has an interesting interview with Pennebaker about the re-release in this week's Village Voice."
So when should I get on Kazaa to get this album? Later tonight? Heh.
I think I speak for everyone when I say who the fuck is Ziggy Stardust?
I support any artist that makes a guest appearance in The Simpsons and/or an Adam Sandler movie!
this is not geek news. This is only news at all on a Bowie fansite. And just because you like something does not mean I "should be" into it; taste in music is something on which reasonable people may disagree. The posts on this topic prove it is pointless for it to be on this site. People who like Ziggy all post "it rules" while others all post "who?" or "who cares?" messages and then get beaten down by the fans. There is not a discussion because this is not "news for nerds", it's "news for the 1% who are avid fans of a 30-yr old album". And don't say it's relevant because Bowie is aligned with the open source ethic or whatever - I know there was no story when Heathen came out saying you should rush out and buy it to support Our Hero David Bowie. I'm calling you on your bullshit, slashdot.