David Bowie: (Spaceboy)

Creem Magazine feature showcasing the winners of their “Rock Dreams” art contest, highlighting imaginative and often surreal illustrations inspired by rock stars and the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle, reflecting the creative and visually vibrant culture of mid-1970s rock fandom. WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS THE STORY Publication: Creem Magazine Date: July 1, 1975 Country: United States Section: Art Contest / Feature Full-page spread with multiple striking illustrations, including a larg

A vivid two‑page feature written by Leee Black Childers, capturing Angela Bowie’s life and atmosphere around the Bowie circle in early 1975, illustrated with striking photographs of Angela in full glam‑era style. Publication: Hit Parader Date: July 1975 Country: USA This Hit Parader feature, penned by photographer and writer Leee Black Childers, recounts a chaotic and colourful period spent in London with Angela Bowie and the Bowie entourage. The article blends personal refle

A reader’s letter published in New Musical Express reacting to David Bowie’s shift into soul music with Young Americans, questioning the authenticity of the “soul” trend in 1975 British rock press. PUBLICATION Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 28, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Letters / Correspondence Page Title: This isn’t soul music, this is … a going concern THE STORY The letter by Andrew Dean from Stoke-on-Trent criticizes the sudden wave o

Highly critical review of the David Bowie compilation album Images (a double album of his pre-fame 1966–1967 recordings), dismissing much of the material as “comic inanity”. PUBLICATION: Date: June 14, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Albums / Review (Page 37) Title: EARLY BOWIE: comic inanity CONTEXT AND NOTES By mid-1975, Bowie was at the height of his fame following the Young Americans era. This Melody Maker review reflects the common critical attitude toward

A striking full-page feature presenting David Bowie in his mid-1970s “plastic soul” / Thin White Duke era, playfully captioned as the “New Model David” and styled as a captured U.S.A.F. (Gay Wing) bomber pilot. PUBLICATION Publication: Music Paper (likely NME or Melody Maker) Date: June 14, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-page Feature Title: YES KIDS — IT’S THE NEW MODEL DAVID THE STORY The page features a powerful black-and-white photograph of Bowie standi

Jon Landau’s review praises the title track of David Bowie’s Young Americans as one of his handful of classics — a bizarre mixture of social comment, run-on lyric style, English pop and American soul. He highlights the flawless production by Tony Visconti and Bowie’s successful fusion of soul with English pop. Landau particularly praises “Win” as one of Bowie’s best pop ballads and notes strong tracks like “Fame” and “Fascination”.

This Melody Maker full‑page advertisement from May 17, 1975 promotes Images, the budget‑priced double‑album compilation of early David Bowie recordings issued by Decca. Presented as part of the “3 Rock Giants” series, the advert positions Bowie alongside Cat Stevens and Duane Eddy, highlighting Decca’s catalogue‑driven marketing strategy during the mid‑1970s. The campaign emphasised affordability, with the two‑record set priced at £2.50, or £2.99 on tape, appealing to new lis

Disc reporting that David Bowie was preparing to sue over a disputed contract during the height of his Young Americans success. PUBLICATION Publication: Disc Date: March 29, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Page News Title: BOWIE TO SUE OVER CONTRACT THE STORY The article details Bowie’s legal battle regarding a contract (likely involving management or recording agreements). It also includes mentions of his upcoming European tour, band news, and other music indus

David Bowie (March 29, 1975) “Young Americans” – Full-Page Album Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK) PUBLICATION Publication: Melody Maker Date: March 29, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: DAVID BOWIE’S NEW ALBUM — YOUNG AMERICANS IS OUT NOW THE STORY The ad features a moody, atmospheric black & white portrait of Bowie (same image used in the single campaign) with the simple, effective text announcing the album’s immediate availabil

A major feature and live/stage review in Melody Maker discussing David Bowie’s bold move into soul music, featuring a striking onstage photograph of him in full “soul take-off” mode. PUBLICATION Publication: Melody Maker Date: March 15, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Review Title: Bowie: ain’t no soul ... THE STORY The piece examines Bowie’s transition into soul/funk with Young Americans, questioning and analysing his authenticity and artistic intenti