London, Jan 29 : David Bowie has dismissed reports suggesting that he's to resurrect his Ziggy Stardust alter ego.

It was being alleged that the singer was to revive the character for this year''s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California.

But the 62-year-old''s website has rubbished the rumours, insisting that the story was "poppycock".

Bowie has been in semi-retirement since cutting short a 2004 world tour following a heart scare, reports the BBC.

Washington, January 26 : David Bowie is reportedly being approached to reprise his legendary Ziggy Stardust persona for an exclusive headline performance at a U. S. music festival.

The 62-year-old musician had abandoned his theatrical rock star ego in 1973, alleging that the character, which went on to become a rage, came in the way of his creativity.

And Bowie, who is presently working on a new album, was reportedly lending an ear to the organisers of this year''s Coachella event in California over a one-off appearance.

"Coachella tried to book Bowie last year and he refused, so they got Prince to headline instead," Contactmusic quoted a source as telling British newspaper the Daily Star.