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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.


Mick Ronson: "Play Don't Worry" Advert (1975)
Mick Ronson’s "Play Don't Worry", a one-page advert in Rolling Stone, February 13, 1975.

Mick Ronson
Feb 13, 19751 min read


David Bowie: "Cracked Actor" Article (1975)
David Bowie’s "Cracked Actor", a one-page article in New Musical Express, February 1, 1975.

David Bowie
Feb 1, 19751 min read


David Bowie: "Why be so Greedy" Article (1975)
David Bowie’s "Why be so Greedy", a one-page article in Melody Maker, February 1, 1975.

David Bowie
Feb 1, 19751 min read


Cracked Actor
David Bowie's Cracked Actor was televised on BBC1 at 10:15 on January 26, 1975, as part of the Omnibus film series. Created by Alan...

David Bowie
Jan 26, 19751 min read


David Bowie: "Omnibus" Advert (1975)
David Bowie’s "Omnibus", a one-page advert, January 25, 1975. Omnibus Sunday 10.15 See David Bowie on Omnibus BBC1 Sunday Jan 26 10.15...

David Bowie
Jan 25, 19751 min read


David Bowie: "When People Acclaim" Article (1975)
David Bowie’s "When People Acclaim" , a one-page sketch in Scrapbook , January 25, 1975. Scrapbook One Page Sketch (Jan 25, 1975) WHEN...

David Bowie
Jan 25, 19751 min read


Taking Himself Too Seriously David Live Review: 1975
Bowie's Live Set Critique Published in the US on January 16, 1975, Rolling Stone’s album review of David Live (RCA Victor CPL2-0771) by Tom Nolan offered a highly critical take on Bowie’s first official live album. Nolan described the double LP as lacking the power of the originals, with a “thin, samey oneness” across the 16 tracks (plus “Knock on Wood”). He criticized the one-dimensional backing, flat mix that highlighted Bowie’s presence at the expense of the band, and Bowi

David Bowie
Jan 16, 19752 min read


Really Love The Man Advert: 1975
A Dana Gillespie Bowie-Connected Promo Published in the UK on January 11, 1975, this one-page advert promoted Dana Gillespie’s single “Really Love The Man.” The promotion highlighted Dana Gillespie’s connection to David Bowie (as a longtime friend and early collaborator in his pre-fame circle), tying into the ongoing glam/rock scene buzz. A subtle nod to Bowie’s influence during his mid-’70s peak. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine/Publication: UK music press (1975

David Bowie
Jan 11, 19751 min read


The Rumours Are Flying Article: 1975
An NME Bowie Speculation Storm Published in the UK on January 11, 1975, New Musical Express’s one-page article “The Rumours Are Flying” captured the swirling speculation around David Bowie’s next moves during the height of his mid-’70s fame. The piece detailed the flood of rumours about his music, personal life, and future projects amid the *Young Americans* era transition. A quintessential 1975 Bowie press frenzy. Article Overview Publication Details Magazine: New Musical E

David Bowie
Jan 11, 19751 min read


David Bowie: "Barbra's New Beauty" Advert (1975).
David Bowie’s "Barbra's New Beauty", a one-page advert in Rolling Stone, January 2, 1975 Butterfly is a spectacular assemblage of songs...

David Bowie
Jan 2, 19751 min read


The Night They Raided Bowie... Article: 1974
"You remember Trevor and Woody, don't you.. "And the rumour spread that I was ageing fast" David Bowie "Width Of A Circle." NO, NOT that fast, sweetheart. Why, a Philadelphia cop wouldn't even believe that you were over twenty-one. Let's begin, appropriately enough, in the middle. Bowie and his entourage (played by Mike Garson, Ava Cherry, Jeffrey Mac-Cormack A.K.A. War-ren Peace, two body-guards and assorted guides) were sitting in this Philly club called the Artemis, previe

David Bowie
Dec 14, 19742 min read


David Bowie: "Cuts Bruce's Songs" Article (1974)
David Bowie’s "Cuts Bruce's Songs" , a one-page article in Melody Maker , December 7, 1974.

David Bowie
Dec 7, 19741 min read


David Bowie: "Carmen Bowie's Friends" Feature (1974)
David Bowie’s "Carmen Bowie's Friends", a one-page feature in Circus Magazine, December 1, 1974.

David Bowie
Dec 1, 19741 min read


Souled Out? Article: 1974
Young Americans era under fire – has Bowie sold his soul to plastic R&B? David Bowie’s Souled Out…?, a one-page article in Disc, November 23, 1974.

David Bowie
Nov 23, 19741 min read


Big Girls Don't Cry Article: 1974
Bowie’s glam muse strikes out solo – bluesy, bold, and unapologetic! one-page article in Melody Maker, November 23, 1974.

David Bowie
Nov 23, 19741 min read


David Bowie: Pinups Album Advert (1974)
David Bowie’s Pinups, a one-page advert in Rolling Stone, November 22, 1974.

David Bowie
Nov 22, 19741 min read


David Live
Bowie goes plastic soul – live from the Tower! David Bowie: The New Album Advert (1974) one-page advert in Rolling Stone, November 21, 1974

David Bowie
Nov 21, 19741 min read


David Bowie: Aladdin Fatigues Cover Feature (1974)
David Bowie’s Aladdin Fatigues, a cover and two-page feature in New Musical Express, November 16, 1974.

David Bowie
Nov 16, 19741 min read


David Bowie: "Nobody Wanted to Go" Article (1974)
David Bowie's Radio City, New York article in New Musical Express, November 9, 1974

David Bowie
Nov 9, 19741 min read


David Bowie: "David Live - Available Now" Advert (1974)
David Bowie’s "David Live - Available Now", a one-page advert in New Musical Express, November 2, 1974.

David Bowie
Nov 2, 19741 min read
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