David Bowie: (Spaceboy)

A clean, star-bordered concert advertisement promoting David Bowie’s appearance at the Hemel Hempstead Pavilion during the early days of his Ziggy Stardust era.

A concise news item from New Musical Express (NME) dated 6 May 1972, announcing David Bowie’s forthcoming UK tour and the release of his landmark album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 6, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News Brief / Tour Announcement Title: Bowie tour, new album THE STORY This short NME piece reveals that David Bowie will soon hit the road and release h

This NME page from May 6 1972 presents a collage of live‑music adverts and concert listings across Britain, capturing the full sweep of the early‑’70s touring circuit. At the top left, David Bowie and The Riders are billed at Hemel Hempstead Pavilion for Sunday 7 May, marking one of Bowie’s transitional live appearances between Hunky Dory and the forthcoming Ziggy Stardust era.

A defining glam rock anthem and a pivotal moment in David Bowie’s career, “Starman” introduced the world to Ziggy Stardust. Released as the lead single from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, it became Bowie’s first major hit since “Space Oddity” and launched him into superstardom. Artist: David Bowie Label: RCA Victor Date: April 28, 1972 Catalogue: RCA 2199 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Starman” Written by: David Bowie Produced by:

On September 25, 1971, David Bowie performed at the Friars Club in Aylesbury in a concert now remembered as the first live appearance of the group that would soon become known as The Spiders From Mars. Featuring Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder and Woody Woodmansey, the performance marked a pivotal moment in Bowie's career and provided an early glimpse of the band that would help define the Ziggy Stardust era. Date: September 25, 1971 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY David Bowie a

Extremely rare 1971 David Bowie & Dana Gillespie “BOWPROMO” white label 12" promotional vinyl (one of only 500 copies pressed) featuring early versions of key Hunky Dory tracks, created by manager Tony DeFries to secure major record deals for both artists. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: David Bowie & Dana Gillespie Title: BOWPROMO (White Label Promo) Date: August 1971 Label: MainMan (promotional) Format / Type: 12" White Label Vinyl Promo Country: United Kingdom Catalo

The June 19, 1971 edition of Melody Maker features a profile on Peter Noone (formerly of Herman’s Hermits) as he launches his solo career with the single “Oh You Pretty Things”, written by David Bowie. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 19, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Artist Feature THE STORY The article follows Peter Noone’s transition from teen idol to solo artist. It discusses his new single, songwriting collaborations (including with Bowie), a

A fascinating provincial newspaper profile from the Lincolnshire Echo dated 25 May 1971, capturing David Bowie in his pre-Ziggy Stardust phase as an ambitious, eccentric visionary already dreaming of creating pop stars. Lincolnshire Echo – “David Has Stars In His Eyes”, May 25, 1971. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: Tuesday, 25 May 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Page 3 – Records by Alan Jones Title: David has stars in his eyes THE STORY This e

The 1 August 1970 issue of Melody Maker carries an advertisement for David Bowie’s single “Memory of a Free Festival.” Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 1, 1970 Country: United Kingdom The advert features a detailed line drawing of David Bowie with curly hair against a landscape background. Large text reads “David Bowie’s MEMORY OF A FREE FESTIVAL is a single you won’t forget.” The Mercury Records logo and catalogue number 6052 026 appear at the bottom left. CONTEXT AND

This Melody Maker advertisement, published on Saturday, July 18, 1970, promotes a live performance by David Bowie and Aquila at The Fickle‑Pickle Club, located in The Cricketers Inn, London Road,  Southend. The event took place on Friday, July 17, with lighting provided by Colored Rain. Publication: Melody Maker (London, England) Date: July 18 1970 Country: United Kingdom Title: Aquila + David Bowie  The advert also notes that Status Quo were scheduled to appear the followin