What Inspired David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust Persona?

[Jamal_]

David Bowie had so many incredible personas, but Ziggy Stardust is probably the most famous. Does anyone know what inspired him to create this character?

 

[Periwinkle]

Ziggy Stardust was definitely one of a kind! I heard Bowie drew inspiration from a bunch of sources, like singers Vince Taylor and Iggy Pop, for the whole alien rockstar vibe