In January 2016, the unexpected death of David Bowie rocked the globe. For millions of people, he was an icon celebrated for his music, his film and theatrical roles, and his trendsetting influence on fashion and gender norms.
Drummer Woody Woodmansey is the last surviving member of Bowie’s band The Spiders from Mars which helped launch his Ziggy Stardust persona and made David Bowie a sensation.
In this acclaimed memoir, Spider from Mars reveals what it was like to be at the white-hot centre of a star’s selfcreation and recalls the wild tours, eccentric characters, and rock ‘n’ roll excess that eventually drove the band apart.