Almost every year, David Bowie is rumored to headline the Coachella music festival and every year the rumors have proven untrue. This year thought, their are very strong rumors that Bowie will be resurrecting his Ziggy Stardust alter-ego for the first time since famously retiring the character at the Hammersmith Odeon on July 3rd 1973. Here's the story:

Organisers are said to have launched a new bid to attract the singer after discussions for Bowie to headline last year's event fell through.

It's claimed that he has been asked to perform his 1972 album, 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars', in its entirety at the festival.

"Coachella tried to book Bowie last year and he refused, so they got Prince to headline instead,” a source told the Daily Stars newspaper.

“But there's a very strong chance they will be able to persuade him this year."

Bowie's 1972 concept album is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time.

UPDATE: NME just denied the story. I'm still hoping that Bowie appears.