This musician was born in London, England on January 8, 1947. He was an English singer, songwriter, and actor. He first gained fame as the lead singer of the glam rock band The Spiders From Mars and later as a solo artist. He was known for his distinctive voice and his eclectic stage presence. He released over twenty studio albums during his career, including The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars and Heroes. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. He was also an actor, starring in films such as Labyrinth and The Man Who Fell to Earth. He passed away on January 10, 2016, at the age of 69.
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