As part of NME’s “The Consumers’ Guide To The ’70s” series, Charles Shaar Murray looks back at the glam rock phenomenon, assessing its origins, key artists, cultural impact and enduring influence, with David Bowie positioned at the centre of the movement. Publication: New Musical Express Date: October 8, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Written by Charles Shaar Murray, this retrospective examines the rise and legacy of glam rock from the perspective of the late 1970s. The article

A Sounds album review examines David Bowie’s latest work during his Berlin period, assessing the contrast between his past personas and his current artistic direction while exploring the continuing evolution of one of rock’s most influential figures. Publication: Sounds Date: October 8, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Appearing in the Albums section of Sounds, this feature is titled “Villains and Heroes” and focuses on David Bowie during a period of significant artistic change.

Released on October 7, 1977, Virginia Plain was reissued by Polydor Records to promote the band's Greatest Hits compilation. The release paired Roxy Music's breakthrough debut single with their second hit, Pyjamarama, bringing together two of the group's most celebrated early recordings. Originally released in August 1972, Virginia Plain became Roxy Music's debut single and their first major commercial success, reaching No. 4 in the UK. The 1977 reissue also proved successful

Released on October 7, 1977, You're In My Heart (The Final Acclaim) became one of Rod Stewart's most successful and enduring recordings. Issued on the Riva label under catalogue number RIVA 11, the single was taken from the album Foot Loose & Fancy Free. Written by Rod Stewart and produced by Tom Dowd, the song became a major international hit, reaching No. 3 in the UK, No. 4 in the United States, No. 2 in Canada and Ireland, and No. 1 in Australia. Its success helped establi

A concise but excited Melody Maker news brief announcing the imminent arrival of David Bowie’s new album “Heroes” — a stark, Berlin-forged statement of modernism that would soon be hailed as a major artistic leap forward.

"A Big Surprise" was released by Sparks on September 30, 1977 as a single from the group's seventh studio album, Introducing Sparks. Written by Ron Mael and Russell Mael, the single continued the promotional campaign for an album that marked the duo's second and final release for Columbia/CBS. Despite the title Introducing Sparks, the album was far from a debut release. The title carried an element of irony, as it was neither the group's first album nor their first release fo

A full-page New Musical Express advertisement promoting Iggy Pop’s two-night stand at the legendary Rainbow Theatre in London, supported by rising punk band The Adverts.

A striking full-page New Musical Express advertisement for David Bowie’s landmark album “Heroes”, featuring the now-iconic dramatic black-and-white portrait and the powerful slogan that perfectly encapsulated the spirit of the Berlin Trilogy: “Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming.”

This Melody Maker feature from September 17 1977 captures David Bowie’s guest appearance on Marc Bolan’s television show, Marc. The headline—“Bowie and Bolan get it on”—celebrates the reunion of two glam‑rock icons performing together in what would become Bolan’s final TV appearance. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 17 1977 Country: United Kingdom Written by Chris Welch, the article reports from Manchester on Bowie’s appearance during the filming of Bolan’s Marc show

A fun and slightly surreal 1977 Record Mirror report on one of the most delightfully unlikely musical pairings of the decade — David Bowie teaming up with legendary crooner Bing Crosby for a Christmas television special. The Thin White Duke meets the old master in a festive crossover that perfectly captures Bowie’s playful unpredictability during the Berlin era.