Published January 26, 1974, this NME feature details Mick Ronson’s first major solo concerts at London’s Rainbow Theatre, the imminent release of Slaughter on 10th Avenue, and his continued creative ties to Bowie’s circle.

A snapshot of March 1973 in full colour — glam at its peak, soul rising, and the charts shifting beneath the glitter.

A genre‑blending snapshot of March 1973, with Strawbs, Sweet, Elton John, and Neil Diamond leading the charts.

A second framing excerpt emphasising the article’s core theme: three underground innovators — Bowie, Pop, and Reed — captured at a moment when their creative paths briefly converged, shaping the future of glam, punk, and art‑rock.

Published February 24, 1973, this Record Mirror letter sees Eileen Mitchell responding to claims that David Bowie sings “Can’t Drive Marc Bolan” in “The Jean Genie.” A loyal Bolan fan herself, she dismisses the accusation, clarifies the lyric, and questions the motives behind the rumour.

A fiery fan letter calling out the Strawbs for parodying David Bowie on the B‑side of their 1972 single “Lay Down,” sparking debate over homage, humour, and glam‑era rivalry.

A concise Record Mirror update revealing Bowie’s opening night at Radio City Music Hall and confirming his taped interview for London Weekend Television’s Russell Harty Plus.

A one‑page Disc article revealing that David Bowie is set to star in a science‑fiction film based on Heinlein’s Stranger in a Strange Land, marking his first major screen role.

A rumour‑driven Disc article suggesting Bowie may reverse his retirement from touring and play select U.S. dates after completing his next album.

A dense, analytical two‑page NME feature exploring Bowie’s pre‑Ziggy catalogue — a “sinister odyssey through a treacherous landscape,” tracing the themes, characters, and transformations that shaped his early work.