A significant piece of rock history has surfaced: an original 1972 concert handbill from David Bowie’s performance in Memphis, Tennessee, personally autographed by the Starman himself. Item Highlights Date: 1972 (during Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust era) Autographed: Hand-signed by David Bowie Venue: Memphis, Tennessee Format: Original handbill / promotional flyer Auction House: Heritage Auctions This rare artifact comes from one of Bowie’s groundbreaking early 1970s tours that help

The second preview track from the Rock ’n’ Roll Star! box set — an intimate early take from the Ziggy Stardust sessions at Trident Studios.

Issued as part of EMI’s 40th Anniversary picture disc campaign, this single revisits one of Bowie’s most playful and provocative glam‑era tracks. Originally released in 1972 between The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars and Aladdin Sane, John, I’m Only Dancing remained a non‑album single throughout the period. The 2012 picture disc pairs the original 1972 recording with the 1973 Sax Version, cut during the Aladdin Sane sessions and distinguished by its

The July 15, 1974 edition of German teen magazine BRAVO publishes a major 4-page retrospective titled “Zwölf Jahre: ROCK & HAARE” (Twelve Years: Rock & Hair), tracing the evolution of rock hairstyles, fashion, and culture from the Beatles in 1962 to the glam and hard rock stars of 1974. Publication: BRAVO Magazine Date: July 15, 1974 Country: Germany Location: Germany Section: Special Feature / Rock History THE STORY The spread uses dozens of photos to illustrate how rock hai

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: October 28, 1972 “CASSIDY TOUR” Release Date: October 28, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Main front page story announcing David Cassidy’s upcoming extensive UK tour. David Cassidy had been signed for a major British concert tour in spring 1973. The article highlights his phenomenal popularity, “Cherish” album, and the hit single “How Can I Be Sure”, both charting highly that we

This rare original 1972 concert handbill for David Bowie & The Spiders from Mars is personally hand-signed by Bowie, promoting his sold-out performance at Ellis Auditorium in Memphis during the Ziggy Stardust tour. Publication: Original Promotional Handbill / Flyer Date: September 24, 1972 Country: United States Location: Memphis, Tennessee Section: Concert Promotion (Autographed Memorabilia) THE STORY The handbill features a striking blue star design with a photo of Bowie, a

This original 1972 promotional handbill for David Bowie & The Spiders from Mars advertises the Mid-America Premier performance at Ellis Auditorium in Memphis during the Ziggy Stardust era. Publication: Original Promotional Handbill / Flyer Date: September 24, 1972 Country: United States Location: Memphis, Tennessee Section: Concert Promotion (Memorabilia) THE STORY This variant handbill features a full-length image of Bowie in his Ziggy-era patterned jacket, seated on a stool

Released in the US on September 6, 1972, Elected arrived at the height of the Alice Cooper Group’s early‑1970s shock‑rock success. The single presented a satirical, high‑energy glam‑rock anthem that cast Alice as a chaotic, tongue‑in‑cheek presidential candidate during the 1972 election season. Its brass‑driven arrangement, theatrical vocal delivery, and political parody made it one of the band’s most distinctive statements of the era. The B‑side, Luney Tune, drawn from the S

This Bravo magazine feature from September 1972 presents a vivid portrait of Slade, capturing the band’s flamboyant stage presence and glam‑rock energy. The photograph shows the group performing in full color, surrounded by dramatic lighting and painted eagle backdrops — a perfect visual encapsulation of their theatrical power during the height of their fame. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: 4 September 1972 Country: Germany The Bravo‑Portrait series regularly spotlighted

This Record Mirror issue from September 2 1972 features David Cassidy on the cover with the headline “Cassidy: My Heartbreak.” The edition highlights the first part of an exclusive interview series in which Cassidy discusses the saddest day of his life — his parents’ divorce — alongside coverage of other major artists of the era including Alice Cooper, Donny Osmond, and Peter Frampton. Publication: Record Mirror Date: 2 September 1972 Country: United Kingdom The front page