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David Bowie: (Spaceboy)
The alien who swapped faces like clothes-elf one year, duke the next. Ziggy, Aladdin, Hallo Spaceboy, Thin White, every persona a glitter bomb. Wrote All the Young Dudes, gave Lou Reed Transformer, dressed Roxy in synths, then vanished. Voice like glass and velvet. Posts multiplying faster than his personas.


David Bowie (May 18, 1978) – Peter and the Wolf Advertisement
A striking RCA Red Seal promotional advert announcing David Bowie’s narration of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf with the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Eugene Ormandy — a bold classical crossover for Bowie.

David Bowie
May 18, 1978


David Bowie (October 1, 1977) – “Bowie’s A Hero!” News Feature - Melody Maker
A concise but excited Melody Maker news brief announcing the imminent arrival of David Bowie’s new album “Heroes” — a stark, Berlin-forged statement of modernism that would soon be hailed as a major artistic leap forward.

David Bowie
Oct 1, 1977


David Bowie (September 24, 1977) – “'Heroes' David Bowie” - New Musical Express
A striking full-page New Musical Express advertisement for David Bowie’s landmark album “Heroes”, featuring the now-iconic dramatic black-and-white portrait and the powerful slogan that perfectly encapsulated the spirit of the Berlin Trilogy: “Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming.”

David Bowie
Sep 24, 1977


David Bowie & Marc Bolan (September 17, 1977) – “Bowie and Bolan get it on” – Melody Maker
This Melody Maker feature from September 17 1977 captures David Bowie’s guest appearance on Marc Bolan’s television show, Marc. The headline—“Bowie and Bolan get it on”—celebrates the reunion of two glam‑rock icons performing together in what would become Bolan’s final TV appearance. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 17 1977 Country: United Kingdom Written by Chris Welch, the article reports from Manchester on Bowie’s appearance during the filming of Bolan’s Marc show

David Bowie
Sep 17, 1977


David Bowie (September 17, 1977) – “Bowie and Bing!” Special Report – Record Mirror
A fun and slightly surreal 1977 Record Mirror report on one of the most delightfully unlikely musical pairings of the decade — David Bowie teaming up with legendary crooner Bing Crosby for a Christmas television special. The Thin White Duke meets the old master in a festive crossover that perfectly captures Bowie’s playful unpredictability during the Berlin era.

David Bowie
Sep 17, 1977


David Bowie (September 17, 1977) – “Exclusive Interview Next Week” Preview – Record Mirror
This Record Mirror promotional strip from September 17 1977 teases an upcoming exclusive interview with David Bowie. The bold, vertically‑stacked layout announces the feature with a monochrome photograph of Bowie, inviting readers to return for the full story the following week. Publication: Record Mirror Date: September 17 1977 Country: United Kingdom The advertisement serves as a preview for a forthcoming Record Mirror interview with Bowie, coinciding with his Heroes era. T

David Bowie
Sep 17, 1977


David Bowie (September 14, 1977) – “Heroes” Advertisement – Melody Maker
This Melody Maker full‑page advertisement from September 14 1977 promotes David Bowie’s new single “Heroes.” The minimalist design features Bowie’s half‑visible face and raised hand, echoing the iconic imagery of the forthcoming album. The stark monochrome layout and bold typography reflect the song’s intensity and artistic precision. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 14 1977 Country: United Kingdom The advertisement announces “Heroes” as the lead single from Bowie’s

David Bowie
Sep 14, 1977


Marc Bolan & David Bowie (September 10, 1977) – “Rocks Back with Bolan” – Newspaper Clipping
This September 10 1977 newspaper feature captures a historic television moment as Marc Bolan and David Bowie reunite on screen for the final episode of Bolan’s ITV music series Marc. The article highlights Bowie’s rare television appearance and their duet performance, marking one of Bolan’s last filmed shows before his death later that month. Publication: Newspaper Clipping Date: September 10 1977 Country: United Kingdom Written by Bob Hart, the article announces Bolan’s “ast

David Bowie
Sep 10, 1977


David Bowie (August 20, 1977) – “Shop Here for Accessories” Feature – Trade Fair Report by Chris Hayes
This Trade Fair Report from August 1977, written by Chris Hayes, covers the British Musical Instrument Trade Fair and highlights new innovations in musical equipment and accessories. Among the exhibitors mentioned are Hornby Skewes, Hohner, and Boosey & Hawkes, with a brief reference to David Bowie’s biography appearing in a best‑selling book series. Publication: Trade Fair Report (UK Press) Date: August 20 1977 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Shop Here for Acc

David Bowie
Aug 20, 1977


David Bowie (July 16, 1977) Back with Eno Melody Maker Cover.
This Melody Maker cover story, published on Saturday, July 16, 1977, announces David Bowie’s renewed collaboration with Brian Eno, following their groundbreaking work on Low. The headline — “Bowie Back with Eno” — highlights Bowie’s creative resurgence and his simultaneous venture into film, portraying a painter in the upcoming movie The Wally. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 16 1977 Country: United Kingdom The article details Bowie’s continued experimentation in Berlin,

David Bowie
Jul 16, 1977
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