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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: "Bowie At the Marquee" Article (1973)
David Bowie’s "The 1980 Floor Show" , a broadcast on The Midnight Special in the US, November 16, 1973.The visual elements of the show...

David Bowie
Nov 16, 19731 min read


David Bowie: Pinups Album Chart (1973)
A Glam Covers Extravaganza David Bowie’s Pinups LP, was released in the UK on October 19, 1973, on RCA Records (catalogue: RS 1003). The album entered the BBC UK Albums Chart on October 28 - November 3 at the top position, a place it held for 5 consecutive weeks as part of an initial 21-week run. Chart Data (1973) October 28 - November 3, 1973: (1) November 4-10 , 1973: (1) November 11-17 , 1973:(1) November 18-24 , 1973:(1) November 25- December,1973:(1) Reentering the chart

David Bowie
Oct 27, 19733 min read


David Bowie: 1984 A.D. Article (1973)
David Bowie 's "1984 A.D.", Roxy Music "Live", "Truckin' Bolan" one page news in Disc, October 27, 1973

David Bowie
Oct 26, 19731 min read


David Bowie: Pin Ups Album (1973)
A Glam Salute to the Sixties David Bowie’s Pin Ups LP, was released in the UK on October 19, 1973, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RS 1003). This 12-track covers album paid homage to Bowie’s 1960s influences, reinterpreting hits by The Who, The Kinks, and Pink Floyd with a vibrant glam rock twist. Produced by Ken Scott and Bowie, and featuring Mick Ronson’s searing guitar work, the album captured Bowie at the height of his Ziggy Stardust fame, reaching No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart.

David Bowie
Oct 19, 19733 min read


David Bowie: Pinups Album (1973)
Ziggy's Nostalgic Jukebox David Bowie’s Pinups LP, was released in the UK on October 19, 1973, on RCA Records (catalogue: RS 1003). This 12-track album of 1960s rock and pop cover versions showcased Bowie’s glam rock reinterpretations during the height of his Ziggy Stardust era. Produced by Bowie and Ken Scott, Pinups featured energetic performances backed by the Spiders from Mars, peaking at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart for five weeks. Issued in a vibrant sleeve with a Twig

David Bowie
Oct 18, 19734 min read


Bowie's 1980 Floorshow
David Bowie's 1980 Floor Show was recorded at the Marquee Club in London. It was filmed for the American TV show The Midnight Special and...

David Bowie
Oct 17, 19732 min read


David Bowie: "Bowie's Back! for Two Nights Only" Feature (1973)
David Bowie’s "Bowie's Back! for Two Nights Only" , a news feature in Melody Maker , October 13, 1973.

David Bowie
Oct 12, 19731 min read


David Bowie: "Bowie The Darling Who Put Glam Into Rock" Feature (1973)
David Bowie’s "Bowie The Darling Who Put Glam Into Rock" , a two-page feature in Melody Maker , October 6, 1973.

David Bowie
Oct 5, 19731 min read


David Bowie: "Hey, Hey. Can't Thank You Enough" Advert (1973)
David Bowie’s "Hey, Hey. Can't Thank You Enough" , a one-page advert in Melody Maker , October 6, 1973.

David Bowie
Oct 5, 19731 min read


David Bowie: "The Laughing Gnome" Single (1973)
David Bowie’s "The Laughing Gnome" backed with "The Gospel According To Tony Day" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by...

David Bowie
Sep 27, 19732 min read


David Bowie: "Sorrow" Single (1973)
David Bowie’s "Sorrow" backed with "Amsterdam" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA Victor (catalog number RCA 2424)...

David Bowie
Sep 27, 19733 min read


David Bowie: "Bowie Blitz" Article (1973)
David Bowie’s "Bowie Blitz", a one-page article in Circus Magazine, September 1, 1973.

David Bowie
Aug 31, 19731 min read


Bowie's Last
David Bowie's Four-Page Feature in Muziek Express Magazine, September 1, 1973.

David Bowie
Aug 31, 19731 min read


Ten Top Photo Tips for Shooting Rock Stars
Two-Page Feature Circus Magazine, September 1, 1973. Are your in-concert photos blurred or black? Here's the Circus system for bringing back snapshots that are sharp and bright!
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Aug 31, 19731 min read


Angie's Appease
The Rolling Stones "Angie" was released as a 7" vinyl single on August 20, 1973. There was a widespread rumor that the song was inspired...

David Bowie
Aug 19, 19731 min read


David Bowie: "Poster Of David Bowie" Feature (1973)
David Bowie’s "Poster Of David Bowie" , a three-page feature in Valentine Magazine , August 11, 1973.

David Bowie
Aug 10, 19731 min read


David Bowie: Bowie Latest Cover Article (1973)
David Bowie’s Bowie Latest , a one-page cover article in Record Mirror , July 21, 1973.

David Bowie
Jul 20, 19731 min read


David Bowie: Bowie Pin Up!
David Bowie's Cover One-Page Look-in Magazine, July 7, 1973.

David Bowie
Jul 6, 19731 min read


The Final Performance
David Bowie’s July 3, 1973 concert at the Hammersmith Odeon in London was a landmark event, as it marked the final performance of his...

David Bowie
Jul 2, 19733 min read


David Bowie: "Leader of the Pack ?" Article (1973)
David Bowie’s "Leader of the Pack ?" , a one-page article in Rock Scene Magazine , July 1, 1973.

David Bowie
Jun 30, 19731 min read
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