The Birth of Ziggy Stardust (1972)
Nearly half a century later, it’s difficult to fully grasp just how brave it was for David Bowie to speak openly about his sexuality during the ’70s. As part of his ever-evolving musical identity, Bowie created Ziggy Stardust, an effeminate, camp, glamorous persona that challenged audiences to rethink their gender biases. “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” debuted June 16, 1972.