David Bowie explained how his classic 1972 track was misinterpreted by fans

David Bowie explained how his classic 1972 track was misinterpreted by fans

David Bowie was a man of duality, and his songwriting reflects that. Woven into his work is a tapestry of art, ideas and influences. As he once said of Ziggy Stardust: “He was half out of sci-fi rock and half out of Japanese theatre.” This kaleidoscopic mix is what made his universe so alluring. However, beyond all the fanfare, lipstick, and alien surface, it also meant that there was great depth to his work. On occasion, this depth often made h…