Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

Bowie's Bodyguard & Iggy Pop Bond Published in the UK on January 14, 1978, New Musical Express’s one-page article “Bowie’s Big Buddy” profiled Tony Mascia — David Bowie’s longtime bodyguard — offering a candid, colourful glimpse into Bowie’s life during the Berlin Trilogy era. Mascia shared stories of driving rock stars, working on The Man Who Fell To Earth, protecting Bowie from crowds, and his thoughts on Bowie’s friends (Iggy Pop, John Lennon, Mick Jagger, Marc Bolan). The

An NME Heroes-Era Single Spotlight Published in the UK on January 14, 1978, New Musical Express’s one-page review “Beauty and the Beast - Off He Goes, Dictating Another Trend” covered David Bowie’s “Beauty and the Beast” single from Heroes. The enthusiastic review celebrated the track’s dark, experimental energy and Bowie’s ongoing trendsetting role in rock. Review Overview Publication Details Magazine: New Musical Express (UK). Date: January 14, 1978. Format: One-page sin

An NME Heroes Celebration Promo Published in the UK on January 14, 1978, New Musical Express’s one-page advert “Beauty and the Beast - From NME's Album of the Year” promoted David Bowie’s Heroes album as NME’s Album of the Year. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: New Musical Express (UK). Date: January 14, 1978. Format: One-page single advert. Do you have this NME advert in your archive? Ready for the beauty and the beast? Share in the comments!

Bowie's Beast & RCA Right Call Published in the UK on January 14, 1978, review “Beauty and the Beast - RCA Publicity Dept. are Right” celebrated David Bowie’s “Beauty and the Beast” single from Heroes. The enthusiastic review agreed with RCA’s publicity push, praising the track’s dark, innovative energy and Bowie’s ongoing role as a trendsetter in glam and experimental rock. Review Overview Publication Details Magazine: Scrapbook (UK). Date: January 14, 1978. Format: Si

Three-Page T. Rextasy Legacy Published in the UK on January 14, 1978, Record Mirror’s three-pages Readers Poll, results celebrating Marc Bolan’s career and T. Rex’s enduring impact. Feature Overview Publication Details Magazine: Record Mirror (UK). Date: January 14, 1978. Format: Three-pages Do you have this Record Mirror feature in your archive? Ready for the best of Marc Bolan? Share in the comments!

A Roxy Music Glam Reissue Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 13, 1978, on Polydor Records (catalog number 2001 739), Roxy Music’s “Do The Strand” — backed with “Editions of You” — was a reissue of the 1973 glam classic from the For Your Pleasure album. Written by Bryan Ferry, produced by Chris Thomas, this art-glam anthem showcased Roxy’s theatrical style. GERMAN SLEEVE Single Overview Release Details Label: Polydor Records. Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Si

A Heroes-Era Dark Glam Cut Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 13, 1978, on RCA Records (catalog number PB 1190), David Bowie’s “Beauty and the Beast” — backed with “Sense of Doubt” — was a brooding, experimental track from the Heroes album. Produced by Bowie, Tony Visconti, and Brian Eno, this dark glam single entered the UK Singles Chart on January 21, 1978, peaked at No. 39, and charted for 3 weeks. A Berlin Trilogy gem. The opening music, a disjointed c

Published in Melody Maker on January 13, 1979, David Hemmings Re‑cuts Just A Gigolo reported on director David Hemmings’ decision to re‑edit his 1978 film Just A Gigolo, starring David Bowie in his first major acting role since The Man Who Fell to Earth. The article outlined Hemmings’ restructuring of the film in response to mixed reviews, noting shifts in tone and pacing as the production sought renewed clarity during Bowie’s high‑profile Berlin era. WHILE David Hemmings re-

A Rolling Stone Bowie Berlin Portrait Published in the US on January 12, 1978, Rolling Stone’s four-page feature “Plays Himself” offered an in-depth look at David Bowie during his Berlin Trilogy peak — exploring his *Low* and *Heroes* era, his move to Berlin, the influence of Brian Eno and Tony Visconti, and his deliberate reinvention as the Thin White Duke. The article captured Bowie at his most introspective and experimental. Feature Overview Publication Details Magazine:

Sweet's Glam-Funk Departure Hit Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Polydor Records (catalog number POSP001) on January 23, 1978, The Sweet’s “Love Is Like Oxygen” — backed with “Cover Girl” — was the lead single from their album Level Headed. Co-written by guitarist Andy Scott (with Scott Griffin), the track marked a departure from Sweet’s earlier guitar-heavy sound, featuring high vocal harmonies, strings, and disco elements in its extended album version (6:57).