In this thoughtful NME feature, Nick Kent examines whether David Bowie was becoming one of the most important artists of his generation or merely the latest pop sensation. Published during the height of the Ziggy Stardust era, the article explores Bowie's intelligence, ambition and artistic depth while challenging those who dismissed him as image over substance. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: October 7, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline "David Bowi