A short but striking news item announces that David Bowie and Mott The Hoople will jointly headline a special charity concert at London’s Royal Festival Hall on July 8 to “Save The Whale.” The piece highlights the environmental cause, ticket prices, and Bowie’s dual role as both performer and producer for Mott The Hoople and Lou Reed. This June 1972 NME report captures Bowie at the height of his early Ziggy-era momentum, using his rising fame to support the Friends of the Ear

A short, excited news item announces that Mott The Hoople will join David Bowie as special guests for a major benefit concert at London’s Royal Festival Hall on Saturday, July 8. The piece highlights the charitable cause — Friends of the Earth’s “Save the Whale” campaign — and notes practical details including support from the JSD Band and Kenny Everett as compere. This June 1972 NME report captures the exact moment when Bowie’s rising Ziggy-era stardom and Mott The Hoople’s