A full‑page readers’ letters feature from New Musical Express dated May 13 1972, headlined “What About A Benefit for Hawkwind?” The page opens with a letter proposing a benefit concert to help Hawkwind replace equipment stolen for the second time in six months. The accompanying photograph shows the band in a group pose, capturing their communal, space‑rock image. The remainder of the page continues NME’s “Gasbag” section, a collection of readers’ letters covering artists from

A dynamic front-page cover from New Musical Express (NME) dated 13 May 1972, featuring a powerful live shot of Rod Stewart and announcing The Faces’ upcoming Summer Roadshow UK tour. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 13, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover – News Feature Title: Faces Summer Roadshow THE STORY This NME cover announces The Faces’ first major British concert tour of the summer, set for June and July 1972. The p

A lively concert review feature from New Musical Express (NME) dated 13 May 1972, headlined “Rod-nee, Rod-nee, Faces win the cup”, celebrating The Faces’ dynamic live show. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 13, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Row Reviews – Page 20 Title: Rod-nee, Rod-nee, Faces win the cup THE STORY This enthusiastic NME review captures Rod Stewart and The Faces at the height of their live powers, using footba

A vintage concert advertisement announcing Bowie’s appearance at the Polytechnic of Central London, supported by Good Habit. The design reflects early‑1970s British gig‑listing typography — bold, functional, and direct. Polytechnic of Central London Artist: David Bowie Date: May 12, 1972 This advert promotes Bowie’s live performance at the Polytechnic of Central London, marking his only Central London appearance during the spring 1972 tour. The layout is simple yet striking

A minimalist concert advertisement from New Musical Express (NME) promoting David Bowie’s appearance at Worthing Assembly Hall during the early Ziggy Stardust period.

A concise regional gig advertisement from New Musical Express (NME) dated May 13 1972, promoting David Bowie’s concert at the Assembly Hall, Worthing during the early Ziggy Stardust era. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 13, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Concert Listings / Advertisement Title: David Bowie in Concert – Assembly Hall, Worthing THE STORY This straightforward advert announces David Bowie’s appearance at Worthing’s Ass

A clean, star-bordered concert advertisement promoting David Bowie’s appearance at the Hemel Hempstead Pavilion during the early days of his Ziggy Stardust era.

A concise news item from New Musical Express (NME) dated 6 May 1972, announcing David Bowie’s forthcoming UK tour and the release of his landmark album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 6, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News Brief / Tour Announcement Title: Bowie tour, new album THE STORY This short NME piece reveals that David Bowie will soon hit the road and release h

A major feature article from New Musical Express (NME) dated 6 May 1972, examining the intense teen-idol phenomenon surrounding David Cassidy at the peak of his global fame. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 6, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Article (Page 41) Title: The Cassidy Phenomenon THE STORY This in-depth NME piece analyses the extraordinary rise of David Cassidy, exploring the hysteria of his predominantly female fa

This NME page from May 6 1972 presents a collage of live‑music adverts and concert listings across Britain, capturing the full sweep of the early‑’70s touring circuit. At the top left, David Bowie and The Riders are billed at Hemel Hempstead Pavilion for Sunday 7 May, marking one of Bowie’s transitional live appearances between Hunky Dory and the forthcoming Ziggy Stardust era.