A vibrant one-page Music Star feature celebrating David Bowie at the absolute peak of his Ziggy Stardust fame, presenting him as the ultimate glam rock icon and cover star. The Starman shines — David Bowie commands the cover and the spotlight in early 1974. Music Star Date: January 19, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie featured as the main cover star of Music Star • Celebration of his Ziggy Stardust persona and massive 1973–74 success • Emphasis

A striking full-page advertisement for David Bowie’s two special shows at The Space Agency Limited in Chelsea, playfully themed around “Hardrock blasts into space”. Hardrock blasts into space with Starman Bowie — 2nd & 3rd September. New Musical Express Date: September 2, 1972 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie (as Starman) performing on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September 1972 • Venue: The Space Agency Limited, 21 King’s Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4RP

A striking illustrated full-page advertisement promoting David Bowie’s single “Starman” while announcing the forthcoming album *The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars*. David Bowie “Starman” — current single, with the new Ziggy Stardust album on the way. Melody Maker / NME Date: May 27, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Bold, psychedelic line-art illustration of David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust holding a guitar • Current single: “Starman”

A kinetic blast of early‑’70s pop journalism: bold headlines, sharp opinions, and a blurred live shot of David Bowie mid‑performance. This NME singles page captures the moment Bowie’s “Starman” began its ascent — and the same week Chicory Tip’s synth‑driven pop continued to ripple through the charts. 📰 Publication Details Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: April 29, 1972 Country: UK Section / Page: Singles Page Format: Singles Review / Photo Feature Provenance Note

David Bowie was on the verge of becoming a superstar. With his fiery red mullet, platform boots and alter ego Ziggy Stardust, he released “Starman” — a glittering, melodic anthem that introduced the world to his bold new persona and the theatrical world of *The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars*. Released on April 28, 1972, the single appeared on RCA Records under catalogue number RCA 2199. Backed with the raw, high-energy “Suffragette City,” this 7-in