Radio 4 – ‘Ziggy Stardust came from Isleworth’

For the next seven days you can listen again to this little radio gem. Radio 4 tackles the influence upon David Bowie’s well-known Ziggy Stardust persona of the now largely forgotten 1950s-60s rocker Vince Taylor. Oral testimony from those who worked with and knew Taylor is used to construct a narrative which takes us on a detour off the highway and into a fascinating little byway of British rock. The story is conveyed with wit, intelligence, sympathy, and no hint of nostalgic indulgence. 10/10.

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