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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 (September 30, 1978) – “Stage” Advert - New Musical Express (NME)
This full-page RCA Records advertisement promotes David Bowie's newly released live album Stage. Using a striking concert photograph and concise promotional copy, the advert presents the album as the definitive document of Bowie's acclaimed 1978 world tour. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: September 30, 1978 Country: United Kingdom This full-page RCA Records advertisement is devoted entirely to David Bowie's double live album Stage. The design is dominated by a la

David Bowie
Sep 30, 1978


David Bowie (September 30, 1978) – “The New Face Of David Bowie” Review - New Musical Express (NME)
This NME review examines David Bowie's live album Stage, assessing how the record captures the changing nature of his music and stage presentation. The article views the album as evidence of Bowie's continuing artistic transformation and explores how older material is reinterpreted through his contemporary sound. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: September 30, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline "The New Face Of David Bowie", the review focuses on Stage

David Bowie
Sep 30, 1978


David Bowie (September 30, 1978) – “Love Me, Love My Records” Review - Sounds
This Sounds feature presents a review of David Bowie’s newly released album Stage. Rather than concentrating solely on the performances, the article examines Bowie’s changing artistic direction and considers how the live recordings reflect his development from glam rock star to one of the most ambitious figures in contemporary music. Publication: Sounds Date: September 30, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Written by Dave Bowie, the review focuses on Stage, the live album recorded

David Bowie
Sep 30, 1978


David Bowie (September 30, 1978) – “Stage £1 Off” Advert - New Musical Express (NME)
This full-page RCA Records advertisement promotes David Bowie's newly released live album Stage. Combining contemporary album artwork with a special retail offer, the advert highlights the double album's release and encourages readers to purchase it through HMV at a discounted price. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: September 30, 1978 Country: United Kingdom The advertisement is dominated by the title "STAGE" displayed in oversized lettering across the page. Benea

David Bowie
Sep 30, 1978


David Bowie (September 30, 1978) – “Stage” Advert - Unknown Publication
This full-page RCA Records advertisement promotes David Bowie's live album Stage. Built around a dramatic green-tinted performance image and a detailed track listing, the advert presents the album as a document of Bowie's acclaimed 1978 world tour.. Publication: Unknown Publication Date: September 30, 1978 Country: Unknown The advertisement is dominated by the title "David Bowie Stage", with the album name displayed prominently against a dark background. A large green-tinted

David Bowie
Sep 30, 1978


David Bowie (September 30, 1978) – “Bowie: A Xerox Album From A Polaroid Hero” Review - Melody Maker
This Melody Maker review examines David Bowie's live album Stage, questioning whether the record successfully captures the excitement of Bowie's celebrated 1978 tour. While recognising the quality of the musicianship and performances, the review considers whether the album fully conveys the impact of the artist's constantly changing vision. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 30, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline "Bowie: A Xerox Album From A Polaroid Hero"

David Bowie
Sep 30, 1978


David Bowie (September 21, 1978) – Rolling Stone Random Notes “Bowie Kissed by Fan”
brief but memorable Rolling Stone “Random Notes” item capturing David Bowie in a spontaneous moment of fan affection during the 1978 Stage tour. Published on September 21, 1978, the snippet presents Bowie in full late‑’70s cool, maintaining his enigmatic composure even as an enthusiastic female fan plants a kiss on him.

David Bowie
Sep 21, 1978


David Bowie (September 16, 1978) – “The NME Consumer’s Guide to David Bowie – Part Three: All the Young Dudes” – New Musical Express
This New Musical Express feature from September 16 1978 continues the magazine’s in‑depth retrospective series on David Bowie’s career. Subtitled “All the Young Dudes,” it catalogues the songs Bowie wrote and produced for other artists, offering readers a detailed look at his creative reach beyond his own recordings. Publication: New Musical Express Date: September 16 1978 Country: United Kingdom Written by Charles Shaar Murray and Roy Carr, the article serves as a comprehens

David Bowie
Sep 16, 1978


David Bowie (September 9, 1978) consumer’s Guide to David Bowie Part Two: TVC15” Feature – New Musical Express
This New Musical Express feature from September 9 1978 continues the publication’s in‑depth retrospective on David Bowie’s career, subtitled “Part Two: TVC15.” Written by Charles Shaar Murray and Roy Carr, it offers a detailed critical overview of Bowie’s mid‑1970s output, examining his evolution from glam icon to avant‑garde innovator. Publication: New Musical Express Date: September 9, 1978 Country: United KingdomThe article forms part of NME’s multi‑page “Consumer’s Guid

David Bowie
Sep 9, 1978


David Bowie (September 2, 1978) – NME Consumer’s Guide to David Bowie – Part One: Pin Ups
A multi‑page New Musical Express consumer guide offering a detailed, authoritative overview of David Bowie’s back catalogue as of 1978, with the first instalment focusing on the Pin Ups era.

David Bowie
Sep 2, 1978
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