Ziggy Stardust (Angel of Death)

Ziggy Stardust only remained buried for a few months. He reemerged for the 1980 Floor Show in the fall of 1973. The show was filmed at London’s Marquee Club, for NBC’s show The Midnight Special. Perhaps because of the freedom from touring logistics, Bowie was able to delve into more immersive stage dressing for the presentation. The title of the show (a pun on “1984”), and the elaborate staging were indicators of where his mind was headed for the upcoming Diamond Dogs era. For “I Can’t Explain” and the duet of “I Got You, Babe” with Marianne Faithfull, Bowie donned this so-called “Angel of Death” costume.