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On This Day in 1972… Did You Know? David Bowie played his first show as “Ziggy Stardust” with the Spiders From Mars at the Toby Jug Pub in Tolworth, England….

David Bowie performs his final concert as Ziggy Stardust at the Hammersmith Odeon, London. The concert later became known as the Retirement Gig. (Photo by Steve Wood/Getty Images)

David Bowie performs his final concert as Ziggy Stardust at the Hammersmith Odeon, London. The concert later became known as the Retirement Gig. (Photo by Steve Wood/Getty Images)

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On This Day in 1972...
Did You Know?


David Bowie
played his first show as "Ziggy Stardust" with the Spiders From Mars at the Toby Jug Pub in Tolworth, England. It was also the last pub show he'd ever play.