Rocker David Bowie is reportedly in talks to bring back his legendary Ziggy Stardust persona for a one-off appearance at a U.S. music festival.

Bowie, who is currently back in the studio recording a new album, is said to be in talks with the organizers of this year's Coachella event in California over a special headline performance. The hit-maker has been asked to perform his 1972 glam LP, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, in it's entirety for the three-day gig in April.

A source tells British newspaper the Daily Star, "Coachella tried to book Bowie last year and he refused, so they got Prince to headline instead. But there's a very strong chance they will be able to persuade him this year."

Bowie - who has been in semi-retirement since a minor heart scare in 2004 - killed off his theatrical rock star persona in 1973, claiming the character hindered his creativity.

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