The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
Usually the performers assume a role that matches the music they sing on stage, though they may also be composers. Many performers make use of a persona. Some artists create various characters, especially if their career is long and they go through many changes over time. For example, David Bowie initially adopted a role as alien messenger Ziggy Stardust, and later as The Thin White Duke. More than just artistic pseudonyms, the personae are independent characters used in the artist's shows and albums (in this example, "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" and "Station to Station").