Alvin Stardust break-up of the Fentones, working in music management and performing at small venues with his wife Iris Caldwell, the sister of Rory Storm. During the early 1970s, however, he acquired a new persona, Alvin Stardust, cashing in on the glam rock bandwagon. Alvin Stardust was clearly a reference to Ziggy Stardust, a David Bowie character based on the "C-list" rocker Vince Taylor. The Alvin Stardust character looked remarkably like Taylor with sideburns and black leather outfit. His new name was given to him by Peter Shelley, the co-founder (with Michael Levy) of Magnet Records. Shelley originated the persona of Alvin
Stardust (Willie Nelson album) Grammy Hall of Fame was announced; the record was included among the 2015 class. In 2008, Columbia Records issued a version of "Stardust" subtitled "30th Anniversary Legacy Edition". The album contained a 16 track bonus disc of standards from Nelson's other albums. None of the bonus tracks date to the original "Stardust" sessions. "Stardust" received positive reviews from most publications, both on its original release and for its various reissues. "Rolling Stone" praised the album: "For all the sleek sophistication of the material, Stardust is as down-home as the Legion dance. Heard coast to coast in lounges and on elevator