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A full-page pull-out poster from Music Star magazine dated May 25, 1974, featuring glam rock legends Mott the Hoople. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Music Star Date: May 25, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Pull-Out Poster THE STORY This striking poster showcases the classic early 1974 lineup of Mott the Hoople: Ian Hunter (with signature shades and curly hair), Ariel Bender, Verden Allen, Overend Watts, and Dale “Buffin” Griffin. The image captures the band at the

A powerful orchestral pop ballad from the Caribou album — one of Elton John’s most enduring classics, featuring Beach Boys backing vocals and dramatic production by Gus Dudgeon. RELEASE DETAILS Date: 24 May 1974 Catalogue: DJS 302 Format: 7" Single Country: United Kingdom Label: DJM Records Album: Caribou (1974) A-Side: Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me B-Side: Sick City THE STORY Released on 24 May 1974 as the lead single from Elton John’s eighth studio album Caribou, “Don’t L

A dark, dystopian glam-rock masterpiece and Bowie’s last great album in the Ziggy-era style. Date: 24 May 1974 Catalogue: APLI 0576 (LP) / APK1 0576 (Cassette) / APS1 0576 (8-Track) Format: Vinyl LP (Gatefold), Cassette, 8-Track Cartridge Country: United Kingdom Label: RCA Victor THE STORY Released on 24 May 1974, Diamond Dogs was David Bowie’s eighth studio album. Originally planned as a musical based on George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, it evolved into a loose concept a

A full album review from Rolling Stone magazine dated May 23, 1974, written by Ben Gerson, examining Mick Ronson’s debut solo album Slaughter on 10th Avenue SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Rolling Stone Date: May 23, 1974 Country: United States Section / Pages: Album Review Writer: Ben Gerson THE STORY The review assesses Mick Ronson’s first solo effort following his time as David Bowie’s guitarist. Gerson notes that while the album showcases Ronson’s strong guitar playing and ar

David Bowie makes his first public appearance in New York, turning out to support Todd Rundgren at Carnegie Hall while preparing for his Diamond Dogs US tour. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 18, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News / Feature THE STORY This news item reports that David Bowie and Bette Midler attended Todd Rundgren’s concert at Carnegie Hall. Bowie is described as looking casual in blue denims and is said to be in New York for s

A major two-page profile on David Bowie and his powerful management company MainMan during the Diamond Dogs era. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 18, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Two-page feature THE STORY This in-depth spread examines David Bowie’s rise and the crucial role of his management company MainMan, led by Tony De Fries. The article portrays De Fries as a key figure in building Bowie’s career and business empire, with commentary on

Originally recorded in 1971, the Arnold Corns project was Bowie’s early attempt at shaping a stylised pop persona through Freddie Burretti, with Bowie writing, producing, and performing most of the material

Originally intended as the UK lead single from Cockney Rebel’s second album The Psychomodo, Psychomodo was pressed for release in May 1974 but withdrawn when Judy Teen unexpectedly rose up the UK charts. Although cancelled in the UK, the single was issued in several European territories, where it became a minor hit, particularly in Belgium. The B‑side, Such A Dream, later appeared on other releases and reissues, becoming part of the broader Psychomodo era canon.