David Bowie: (Spaceboy)

News article reporting that David Bowie is forming a new all-British backing band for his upcoming album and tour, with mentions of key collaborators including Willie Johnston and others. Publication: Unknown UK Music Paper (likely Melody Maker, Disc, or Sounds) Date: September 25, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News Section Title: Bowie signs for Young The piece announces Bowie’s plans for a new backing band ahead of recording his next studio album (which woul

This Music Press clipping from September 6 1975 announces David Bowie’s plans to bring his legendary alter‑ego Ziggy Stardust to the big screen. The article reveals that Bowie’s new production company, Bewley Bros., will produce the film, marking his second major movie project following The Man Who Fell to Earth. Publication: Music Press Clipping Date: September 6, 1975 Country: United Kingdom The piece outlines Bowie’s intention to revisit the Ziggy Stardust persona, origi

This New Musical Express feature from August 1975 captures David Bowie during filming of The Man Who Fell to Earth, exploring his provocative views on music, morality, and society. The article’s headline and imagery reflect Bowie’s fascination with power, control, and cultural decay, marking one of his most controversial interviews of the decade. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 23 1975 Country: United Kingdom Across three pages, Bowie discusses the decline of ro

The 9 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express reports that David Bowie will return to Britain early the following year as part of a world tour. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 9, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “BOWIE SETS BRITISH DATES,” the item states that David Bowie will be coming to Britain early next year as part of a world tour—the first time he has played in the country since his Ziggy Stardust farewell concert at London’s Hammersmith O

A major in-depth feature and reflection piece in New Musical Express by Charles Shaar Murray questioning the music industry’s (and fans’) relationship with David Bowie, tied to the releases of Diamond Dogs and David Live. PUBLICATION Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: August 2, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Platters / Feature Title: Did we use him? Did we abuse him? THE STORY The article examines whether the industry and public have exploited Bowie’s

This full‑page New Musical Express advertisement from July 1975 announces David Bowie’s new single Fame, taken from his hit album Young Americans. The stark monochrome layout and minimalist typography mirror Bowie’s transition from glam icon to sleek soul‑influenced innovator, marking one of the most pivotal stylistic shifts of his career. Publication: New Musical Express Date: July 26 1975 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY The advertisement promotes Bowie’s single Fame

Full-page fan-oriented feature in Smash Hits (or similar teen/pop magazine) titled “Request Spot” dedicated to David Bowie’s hit “Young Americans,” complete with full lyrics and a striking colour photograph. PUBLICATION Publication:Smash Hits (or equivalent UK pop magazine) Date: 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Request Spot / Lyrics Page Title: YOUNG AMERICANS by David Bowie on RCA Records THE STORY The page prints the complete lyrics to “Young Americans” alongs

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: The Sunday Times Magazine Date: July 20 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: The New Face of David Bowie This Sunday Times Magazine cover presents a striking portrait of David Bowie during his Young Americans era. The photograph shows Bowie with slicked‑back blond hair, tinted aviator glasses, and a patterned shirt featuring palm‑tree imagery. He holds a cigarette near his lips, exuding cool detachment and sophisticati

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Unspecified UK  press (single review column) Date: July 19 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Single Review Title: David Bowie – “Fame” (RCA) This mid‑1975 review hails David Bowie’s “Fame” as a return to form and one of the standout tracks from his Young Americans album. The critic calls Bowie “the king of excess,” praising his audacious mix of funk, brass, and soul influences while noting the song’s “steady clatter” of percussion and

BACKGROUND "Fame" is a funk, funk rock and soul track written by David Bowie, Carlos Alomar and John Lennon. Recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City in January 1975, the song expresses Bowie’s dissatisfaction with fame, stardom, and the pressures of management, entourage culture and public expectation. It was issued as the second single from Young Americans and became Bowie’s first US number 1, while performing more modestly in the UK. "Fame" is a funk, funk rock a