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 detailed two-page Rolling Stone feature on the elaborate and expensive stage set created for David Bowie’s *Diamond Dogs* tour, designed by Jules Fisher and inspired by Fritz Lang’s classic film *Metropolis*. Bowie’s futuristic cityscape — the most ambitious and costly rock tour production of its time. Rolling Stone Date: September 23, 1976 Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • In-depth look at the *Diamond Dogs* tour’s massive mechanical stage set • Inspiration dra

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

A concise but tantalising NME news break announcing that David Bowie’s first major live album of the mid‑’70s was officially in the works — mixed, nearly ready, and shaped once again by trusted collaborator Tony Visconti. New Musical Express Date: August 31, 1974 Length: 2 min read A snapshot of Bowie in transition: shifting from the theatrical sprawl of the *Diamond Dogs* tour toward the sleek, soulful direction that would define his mid‑’70s reinvention. A moment of anti

A detailed Melody Maker live review of David Bowie’s concert at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens, praising the visual spectacle and musical precision of his *Diamond Dogs* tour performance. Bowie delivers a powerful, theatrical show that blends rock energy with cinematic drama. Melody Maker Date: August 3, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • In-depth review of Bowie’s Toronto concert on the *Diamond Dogs* tour • Praise for the elaborate stage production and visual

A glowing Disc review celebrating David Bowie’s spectacular *Diamond Dogs* tour performance, praising his commanding stage presence, vocal delivery, and the elaborate theatrical production that left audiences in awe. Bowie delivers a dazzling, high-energy show that blends rock power with cinematic spectacle. Disc Date: July 6, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Rave review of Bowie’s *Diamond Dogs* tour concert • Praise for his singing, dancing, and magnetic s

A vivid two-page NME review of David Bowie’s ambitious *Diamond Dogs* theatrical production during its North American tour, focusing on the elaborate stage set, performance energy, and audience reaction in Toronto. Bowie brings dystopian rock theatre to Canada — part concert, part spectacle. New Musical Express Date: June 29, 1974 Length: 6 min read 📰 Key Highlights • In-depth review of Bowie’s *Diamond Dogs* stage show in Toronto • Detailed description of the futuris

A major Melody Maker report from Toronto on David Bowie’s spectacular new *Diamond Dogs* stage show, describing it as a groundbreaking fusion of rock concert and theatrical spectacle. Bowie raises the bar for live rock with an ambitious, cinematic production that stunned audiences on the opening night of his North American tour. Melody Maker Date: June 22, 1974 Length: 6 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Detailed review of Bowie’s elaborate *Diamond Dogs* stage production •