June 16, 2022, is the 50th anniversary of the release of David Bowie’s “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars”. A landmark album for Bowie, it is considered to not only be among Bowie’s greatest works but one of the best albums of all time.
Listen to WYEP’s Brian Siewiorek break down the album in about 10 minutes, featuring song samples, history, demos, and other trivia.
Don’t forget to listen to WYEP on June 16, as we celebrate throughout the day.