This Record Mirror promotional strip from September 17 1977 teases an upcoming exclusive interview with David Bowie. The bold, vertically‑stacked layout announces the feature with a monochrome photograph of Bowie, inviting readers to return for the full story the following week. Publication: Record Mirror Date: September 17 1977 Country: United Kingdom The advertisement serves as a preview for a forthcoming Record Mirror interview with Bowie, coinciding with his Heroes era. T

This Melody Maker full‑page advertisement from September 14 1977 promotes David Bowie’s new single “Heroes.” The minimalist design features Bowie’s half‑visible face and raised hand, echoing the iconic imagery of the forthcoming album. The stark monochrome layout and bold typography reflect the song’s intensity and artistic precision. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 14 1977 Country: United Kingdom The advertisement announces “Heroes” as the lead single from Bowie’s

This September 10 1977 newspaper feature captures a historic television moment as Marc Bolan and David Bowie reunite on screen for the final episode of Bolan’s ITV music series Marc. The article highlights Bowie’s rare television appearance and their duet performance, marking one of Bolan’s last filmed shows before his death later that month. Publication: Newspaper Clipping Date: September 10 1977 Country: United Kingdom Written by Bob Hart, the article announces Bolan’s “ast

Titled “Return to the Bizarre,” the piece explores Cooper’s evolving persona in the wake of Alice Cooper Goes to Hell and Lace & Whiskey, presenting him as a self-aware rock showman fully embracing the absurdity, spectacle, and psychological shadows of his own creation — just before the personal struggles that would inspire the landmark concept album From the Inside.

This Jersey Journal feature from August 29 1977, written by Al Rudis of the Chicago Sun‑Times, chronicles Alice Cooper’s return to touring and his transformation from shock‑rock provocateur to mainstream entertainer. The article captures Cooper’s shift toward theatrical revue‑style performances and his desire to be recognized as a versatile showman rather than merely a rock star. Publication: The Jersey Journal and Jersey Observer Date: 29 August 1977 Country: United States

This New Musical Express review from August 27 1977 examines Iggy Pop’s Lust For Life album, produced in collaboration with David Bowie. Written by Max Bell, the piece captures the manic energy and creative synergy between the two artists during their Berlin period, portraying the record as a high‑voltage burst of rock vitality. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 27 1977 Country: United Kingdom Under the Albums section, Max Bell reviews Lust For Life (RCA), noting

This Melody Maker review from August 27 1977 critiques Iggy Pop’s Lust For Life album, produced by David Bowie. The piece, titled “No Lust for Iggy,” offers a sharp and skeptical take on Pop’s second RCA release, questioning whether the record’s energy matches the intensity of his earlier work. Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 27 1977 Country: United Kingdom Written by one of Melody Maker’s regular reviewers, the article opens with a detailed credit list — Iggy Pop on v

This Trade Fair Report from August 1977, written by Chris Hayes, covers the British Musical Instrument Trade Fair and highlights new innovations in musical equipment and accessories. Among the exhibitors mentioned are Hornby Skewes, Hohner, and Boosey & Hawkes, with a brief reference to David Bowie’s biography appearing in a best‑selling book series. Publication: Trade Fair Report (UK Press) Date: August 20 1977 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Shop Here for Acc

This Melody Maker issue from August 1977 announces Iggy Pop’s upcoming British tour dates and highlights his close collaboration with David Bowie. The feature captures Iggy’s renewed creative energy following the release of The Idiot and Lust for Life, albums that defined his late‑1970s resurgence. Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 13 1977 Country: United Kingdom Under the bold headline “IGGY DATES,” the article describes Iggy Pop as the “grandfather of punk and close

The August 1977 issue of Creem features a multi-page article on Alice Cooper’s current tour, including interview comments on the show, the new album, and his stage plans. Publication: Creem Date: August 1977 Country: United States The feature opens with details of Alice Cooper’s tour schedule, originally 65 shows in 70 days now cut to a solid 30 dates. It describes the $400,000 stage set shaped like a TV, the band line-up including Dick Wagner and Steve Hunter, and the return