David Bowie's Hypnotic Sci-Fi Musical Magic

Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars. A Space Oddity. Ground Control to Major Tom. The Man Who Fell To Earth. David Bowie rocked us as a spectacular sci-fi entity who seemingly launched from another time, space or even dimension. It’s near impossible to name another musical artist so in tune with the grandeur of science fiction. The famed British singer and performance artist fascinated the world as the most elegantly enigmatic, science fiction fueled musician in pop music and pop culture. Who exactly was Ziggy Stardust? Bowie said rocker Iggy Pop influenced the character’s cosmic creation. Who was Major Tom? Bowie’s influence was Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece, 2001: A Space Odyssey. In the end, however, Bowie’s musical flirtation and sci-fi vibe fuels all enthralled by the wonders of the visions of tomorrow and the mysteries of space exploration. Sci-Fi Guy is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Thanks! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit willstape.substack.com/subscribe