David Bowie: (Spaceboy)

Bowie's Changes Single Promo Published in the UK on January 15, 1972, Melody Maker’s one-page advert promoted David Bowie’s new single “Changes” — the lead track from his album Hunky Dory (RCA Victor SF 8244). The bold ad highlighted the song’s infectious energy and Bowie’s rising star power, signaling the arrival of his glam era. A key early 1972 promo moment. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker (UK). Date: January 15, 1972. Format: Single advert.

one-page advertisement in Melody Maker , January 8, 1972. The Most Intellectually Brilliant Man "DAVID BOWIE is the most singularly gifted artist creating music today. He has the genius to be to the '70s what Lennon, McCartney, Jagger and Dylan were to the '60s."-Rock Magazine "A magnificent outrage."-Rolling Stone "The most intellectually brilliant man yet to choose the long-playing album as his medium of expression."-The New York Times Hunky Dory, the David Bowie album on R

January 8, 1972, New Musical Express. DAVID BOWIE Changes (RCA) A PENETRATING self-analysis of David's outlook on the ever-changing world and the attitudes of society. And let me assure you that it's not nearly so highfalutin as that description sounds! A catchy little medium-pacer with a hook chorus, it has the commercial benefit of a stuttering gimmick on the frequently-repeated title word. Not a disturbing or fantasy disc like some of Bowie's previous singles, but a shrewd

Bowie's Andy Warhol B-Side Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 7, 1972, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RCA 2160 / 74-0605), David Bowie’s “Changes” — backed with “Andy Warhol” — was the lead single from Hunky Dory . Produced by Ken Scott (assisted by The Actor), both tracks written by Bowie. Issued in solid centre, 4 prong centre, promo, mono, and reissue variants. "Not a disturbing or fantasy disc like some of Bowie's previous singles, but a shrewd insight int

A Rolling Stone Glam-Folk Prophecy Published in the US on January 6, 1972, Rolling Stone’s one-page album review “Hunky Dory - Male Femme Fatale” celebrated David Bowie’s Hunky Dory — his breakthrough fourth album. The review hailed Bowie as a “male femme fatale,” praising the theatricality of “Changes,” “Life On Mars?,” “Queen Bitch,” and the album’s eclectic glam-folk brilliance. A key early US press moment for Bowie’s rise. Review Overview Publication Details Magazine: Rol

A clear, authoritative timeline tracing the earliest public appearances of Ziggy Stardust — from Bowie’s first experiments with the character to the explosive run of UK dates that turned a suburban pub act into a cultural phenomenon.

A Life On Mars Glam-Folk Masterpiece Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 17, 1971, on RCA Victor (catalogue: SF 8244 / LSP 4623), David Bowie’s Hunky Dory — his fourth studio album — was the breakthrough that introduced the world to Ziggy-era Bowie. After taking a hiatus from touring and recording, Bowie focused on writing new songs, choosing to compose on the piano instead of the guitar as he had in his previous works. He gathered Mick Ronson (guitar), Trevor Bolder

Rolling Stone One Page Advert (Dec 9, 1971)

A clear, structured chronology of the Ziggy Stardust album — from early writing sessions to recording, release, and cultural impact.

A Historic Night at Market Square, September 25, 1971 On Saturday, September 25, 1971, at 8 p.m., David Bowie took the stage at Friars...