Where did Bowie retire Ziggy in 1973?

On stage at the Hammersmith Odeon

Ziggy Stardust Quiz: Bowie's Glam Alter Ego and the Spiders

This Ziggy Stardust quiz tunes in to David Bowie's glam rock creation, the alien rock star who arrived in 1972. Play 10 interactive questions on the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, guitarist Mick Ronson, Starman on Top of the Pops, Kansai Yamamoto's costumes, the Heddon Street cover and Ziggy's retirement on stage in 1973.

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🎯 Daily Trivia Challenge • 🧠 10 Questions • ⏱️ 150 Seconds

Question 1 / 10 Time: 150s

Artist
Who created Ziggy Stardust?
Year
When was the Ziggy Stardust album released?
Band
What was Ziggy's backing band called?
Guitar
Who was the Spiders' lead guitarist?
Who
What kind of character is Ziggy?
TV
On which show did Bowie perform Starman in 1972?
Clothes
Which Japanese designer made famous Ziggy costumes?
Cover
Where was the album cover photographed?
End
Where did Bowie retire Ziggy in 1973?
Genre
Which genre is Ziggy linked with?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: Who created Ziggy Stardust?
Answer: David Bowie
He performed as Ziggy.
Q2: When was the Ziggy Stardust album released?
Answer: 1972
It is a glam rock landmark.
Q3: What was Ziggy's backing band called?
Answer: The Spiders From Mars
Mick Ronson played guitar.
Q4: Who was the Spiders' lead guitarist?
Answer: Mick Ronson
He came from Hull.
Q5: What kind of character is Ziggy?
Answer: An alien rock star
He brings a message to Earth.
Q6: On which show did Bowie perform Starman in 1972?
Answer: Top of the Pops
He draped an arm around Ronson.
Q7: Which Japanese designer made famous Ziggy costumes?
Answer: Kansai Yamamoto
Jumpsuits came in bold patterns.
Q8: Where was the album cover photographed?
Answer: Heddon Street in London
A plaque marks the spot.
Q9: Where did Bowie retire Ziggy in 1973?
Answer: On stage at the Hammersmith Odeon
The audience was stunned.
Q10: Which genre is Ziggy linked with?
Answer: Glam rock
Glitter and drama defined it.

The Alien Rock Star of Glam

David Bowie released The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars in 1972. Ziggy is an alien rock star who brings a message to Earth before being destroyed by fame. Bowie performed as Ziggy, blurring character and artist.

The Spiders From Mars backed him, with Mick Ronson on lead guitar. In July 1972 Bowie performed Starman on Top of the Pops, draping an arm around Ronson, a moment many British fans remember. Japanese designer Kansai Yamamoto created bold jumpsuits and costumes for the shows.

The cover was photographed on Heddon Street in London, now marked by a plaque. On 3 July 1973, at the Hammersmith Odeon, Bowie announced from the stage that this was the last show, retiring Ziggy and stunning the audience. Ziggy remains a symbol of glam rock.

What This Quiz Teaches

Music fans will enjoy these questions.

Who Ziggy is
Who played in the band
Which performances mattered
Who made the costumes
How Ziggy ended

Did You Know?

Five Years opens the album.
Suffragette City is a fan favorite.
Bowie dyed his hair red.
A concert film captured the final show.
Aladdin Sane followed in 1973.