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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.


Pin Ups Album UK Chart: 1973
A Covers Album That Pinned No. 1 For Five Weeks Released in the UK on October 19, 1973, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RS1003), David Bowie’s Pin Ups — his seventh studio album — was a loving tribute to the 1964–1967 London bands that shaped him. Produced by Bowie & Ken Scott at Château d’Hérouville, this 12-track covers set stormed to No. 1 on the Official Albums Chart for five consecutive weeks (November 3 to December 1, 1973), staying in the Top 75 for 39 weeks and re-enter

David Bowie
Dec 1, 19735 min read


David Bowie: What Made David Doubt? Article (1973)
Bowie bares his soul – retirement rumours rock the glam world! cover only Music Star, November 17, 1973.

David Bowie
Nov 17, 19731 min read


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


🔥 Ziggy Stardust – Master Page
A central hub collecting every GlamSlamChronicles entry related to Ziggy Stardust — including the Toby Jug debut, early‑gig timeline, album chronology, Spiders From Mars profiles, and the cultural landscape that shaped Bowie’s most iconic persona.

Ziggy Stardust
Nov 1, 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
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