A full-page advert promoting the BBC1 Omnibus special on David Bowie. See David Bowie on Omnibus BBC1 Sunday 26th Jan 10.15 Melody Maker / UK music press Date: January 25, 1975 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Large, bold announcement for the BBC1 Omnibus documentary on David Bowie airing Sunday 26 January at 10.15 • Statement that “All the tracks featured are available from your local record store” • Grid of eight key David Bowie album covers with catalogue num

A full-page New Musical Express advertisement announcing the release of David Bowie’s live double album *David Live*. David Live — A new double album recorded live at the Tower Theatre, Philadelphia. New Musical Express Date: November 2, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Powerful live-action photograph of Bowie on stage in a light suit, holding a microphone with dramatic lighting • Bold headline “DAVID LIVE” with catalogue number APL2 0771 • “Now! Available”

A full-page New Musical Express advertisement promoting David Bowie’s live single “Knock On Wood”. The first ‘live’ Bowie single “Knock On Wood” from his forthcoming album. New Musical Express Date: September 28, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Dramatic black-and-white live photograph of Bowie kneeling on stage, bound with ropes in a theatrical pose • Bold headline announcing the first official live Bowie single • “Knock On Wood” highlighted as the A-side

A major cover story and two-page exclusive interview with David Bowie in Melody Maker, conducted in Los Angeles during his *Diamond Dogs* tour. Bowie discusses stripping back theatrics, returning to his voice as a singer, and his shift toward R&B and soul for future albums. The Starman speaks candidly about identity, music, and life beyond Ziggy. Melody Maker Date: September 14, 1974 Length: 7 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Bowie reveals plans to simplify his stage show f

A fascinating Melody Maker report revealing David Bowie’s plans for the second leg of his US tour, a new live album titled *David Live*, and the surprise news that Donovan is covering “Rock And Roll With Me”. Bowie strips back the theatrics while preparing a major live document and influencing fellow artists. Melody Maker Date: September 7, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Bowie considering dropping theatrical elements for the second US tour leg • Announceme