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 colourful 1974 Toronto Star feature profiling David Bowie’s theatrical evolution and his bold, ever-changing personas during the *Diamond Dogs* / early soul era. The Starman as rock’s ultimate chameleon — always one step ahead with new looks, sounds, and concepts. Toronto Star Date: October 5, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Exploration of David Bowie’s theatrical rock style and constant reinvention • Discussion of his stage shows, lighting, and visual pr

A fierce, swaggering live cut from the Diamond Dogs tour, “Knock on Wood” captures Bowie’s 1974 soul‑infused stage persona at full voltage. Released on September 13, 1974, “Knock on Wood” showcased David Bowie’s evolving sound during his ambitious Diamond Dogs tour, recorded live in the United States earlier that year. Backed with a powerful, extended live version of “Panic in Detroit,” the single highlighted Bowie’s shift toward a more soulful, brass‑driven style that would

A full-page Creem Magazine advertisement promoting David Bowie’s *Diamond Dogs* album and the upcoming North American tour. “Diamond Dogs.” A new album by Bowie. On stage soon. Creem Magazine Date: August 1, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Full-colour reproduction of the iconic and controversial *Diamond Dogs* album cover featuring Bowie in his predatory crawling pose with the grotesque dog-human figures • “On stage soon” list of North American tour dates r

A powerful one-page New Musical Express advertisement promoting the title track single from David Bowie’s *Diamond Dogs* album. A New Single — Diamond Dogs. New Musical Express Date: June 29, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Striking black-and-white image of Bowie in his iconic crawling, half-dog pose from the *Diamond Dogs* artwork • Large, bold “BOWIE” headline at the top • Prominent announcement “A NEW SINGLE DIAMOND DOGS” • Reference to the track comin

A powerful one-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting the title track single from David Bowie’s album *Diamond Dogs*. A New Single — Diamond Dogs. Melody Maker Date: June 22, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Striking black-and-white image of Bowie in his iconic crawling, half-dog pose from the *Diamond Dogs* artwork • Bold headline “BOWIE” at the top with “A NEW SINGLE DIAMOND DOGS” below • Reference to the track coming from the top-selling album *Diamon

A dramatic two-page Melody Maker advertisement celebrating *Diamond Dogs* as the top-selling album in the UK. The Year of the Diamond Dogs — The top selling album in the U.K. Melody Maker Date: June 15, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Bold red headline “THE YEAR OF THE” paired with striking imagery from the *Diamond Dogs* album • Prominent announcement that *Diamond Dogs* is the top-selling album in the UK • Iconic album cover elements including Bowie in h

A dramatic two-page Melody Maker advertisement celebrating *Diamond Dogs* as the top-selling album in the UK. Diamond Dogs — The top selling album in the U.K. Melody Maker Date: June 15, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Large red headline “DIAMOND DOGS” across the top of the spread • Iconic and controversial album artwork featuring Bowie in a crawling pose with the grotesque, half-human dog figures • Prominent announcement that *Diamond Dogs* is currently t

Released in the UK on June 14, 1974, David Bowie’s “Diamond Dogs,” backed with “Holy Holy,” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on RCA Records (APBO 0293). Serving as the second single and title track from Bowie’s eighth studio album *Diamond Dogs*, the release captured the album’s dystopian, post‑apocalyptic aesthetic. Written and produced by Bowie, the track blended raw guitar riffs, theatrical vocal delivery, and a gritty glam‑rock edge. The B-side featured a re-recorded ver

A lively NME readers’ letters page filled with passionate opinions on David Bowie’s new album *Diamond Dogs*, ranging from strong praise to sharp criticism of its themes and lyrics. Fans and critics clash over Bowie’s dystopian concept album in the iconic “Gasbag” column. New Musical Express Date: June 8, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Reader reactions to Bowie’s *Diamond Dogs* album • Debate over the “Big Brother” and Orwellian themes • Praise for Bowie’