Life on Mars? Images

The cover of the "Life On Mars?" single depicts Bowie as his famous alter ego Ziggy Stardust.

A picture taken from his acclaimed Santa Monica bootleg of 1972. Check out Bowie with Ronson, who wrote the strings for "Life On Mars?" and played the guitar part.

A portrait from the set of Mick Rock's 1973 promotional video for "Life On Mars?"

1970s David Bowie, as he moved from look to look.

Bowie bruised and bandaged as he performs "Life On Mars?" What's he trying to say?