Strong critical reader’s letter published in Melody Maker reacting to David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs era and recent direction. PUBLICATION: Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Readers’ Letters Title: Bowie’s gone to the dogs! THE STORY Michael Henderson from Repton writes a passionate letter criticising Bowie’s shift towards more theatrical and commercial music, arguing that quality has “gone out of the window” since the Ziggy Stardust era. He contrasts D

Full-page promotional advertisement for the album The Beginning of Doves, a collection of Marc Bolan’s early pre-T. Rex material PUBLICATION: Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement (Page 26) Title: Marc Bolan – The Beginning of Doves THE STORY The striking ad features a large portrait of a young Marc Bolan and promotes the first official release of his formative early recordings. It highlights tracks from his Tyrannosaurus Rex era

The June 22, 1974 issue of Melody Maker features a strongly critical reader’s letter titled “Bowie’s gone to the dogs!” from Michael Henderson of New House, Repton, Derby, attacking David Bowie’s recent output and artistic direction. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Letters / Mailbag (LP Winner) THE STORY The letter responds to another reader’s praise of Bowie, arguing that since the success of Ziggy Stardust, Bow

The June 22, 1974 issue of Music Star magazine features a striking full-colour group portrait of Mott the Hoople, showcasing the band in their classic glam-era style. Publication: Music Star Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Colour Pin-Up / Photo Feature THE STORY This prominent photo spread presents the five members of Mott the Hoople in a casual yet stylish group pose, highlighting their distinctive 1970s rock fashion and personalities. T

The June 22, 1974 issue of Music Star magazine features a striking full-colour portrait of Roy Wood in his extravagant glam persona, showcasing his wild style and larger-than-life image. Publication: Music Star Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Colour Pin-Up / Photo Feature THE STORY This vibrant solo feature presents Roy Wood in full eccentric costume — complete with multi-coloured hair, elaborate face paint, plaid trousers, and a patchwor

A vibrant one-page feature from the June 22, 1974 issue of Music Scene magazine with multiple artist spotlights, including a major piece on Alice Cooper titled “The hole truth about ALICE,” alongside sections on Michael Jackson, Mick Ronson, Mott the Hoople, and Wellington Boob. Publication: Music Scene Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature page Title: Music Starscope THE STORY The colorful page is headlined “Music Starscope” and contains severa

The June 22, 1974 issue of Music Star magazine features a dedicated page titled “STARDUST GETS IN YOUR EYES”, presenting Alvin Stardust and the full lyrics to his hit single “Red Dress”. Publication: Music Star Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Song Lyrics / Artist Feature THE STORY The page highlights Alvin Stardust’s latest release, playfully noting his return “with another smash” and teasing the mystery of the girl dancing in the red dre

The June 22, 1974 issue of Music Star magazine features a multi-page lifestyle spread on Barry Blue titled “Room at The Top For BARRY”, showcasing the singer relaxing in his luxurious penthouse flat and highlighting his personality, style, and daily life. Publication: Music Star Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Colour Feature / Interior Spread (3 pages) THE STORY The article follows Barry Blue at home, capturing him in his penthouse flat e

NME reviews Elton John’s new album Caribou with the headline “Take a holiday, Elton. Take two” in the June 15, 1974 issue. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Albums (Page 8) THE STORY Charles Shaar Murray delivers a highly critical review of Elton John’s album Caribou, describing it as one of his most disappointing releases since Madman Across The Water. The review criticises the album’s lack of inspira

The NME Charts page in the June 15, 1974 issue shows David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs holding the No.1 position on the UK Albums chart. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Charts (Page 50) THE STORY The charts list (week ending Tuesday, June 11, 1974) confirms David Bowie – Diamond Dogs at No.1 on the UK Albums chart. Also notable on the page: Sparks at No.2 with “This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us” on