A full-page advertisement from New Musical Express promoting David Bowie’s major 1978 European Tour in support of the “Heroes” album.

A news story from New Musical Express dated May 20, 1978, reporting the cancellation of The Tubes’ major UK tour after an onstage accident. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 20, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News Feature THE STORY The Tubes were forced to cancel the remainder of their sold-out British tour after lead singer Fee Waybill fell from the edge of the five-foot stage at Leicester’s De Montfort Hall. He broke his right le

A full-page monochrome advertisement from New Musical Express (NME) dated May 20, 1978, promoting T. Rex’s new double A-side single “Crimson Moon” / “Jason B. Sad”.

The advert positions the project as a creative shift, highlighting Bowie’s move into classical narration and storytelling, far removed from his rock persona.

A major two-page feature from New Musical Express dated May 20, 1978, reviewing David Bowie’s performance at Madison Square Garden during the Heroes / Isolar II tour. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 20, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Two-page feature THE STORY The article explores Bowie’s theatrical stagecraft and his ability to constantly reinvent himself. Titled “The Incredible Disappearing Man”, it examines how Bowie has worn

A major three-page feature from Sounds magazine dated May 20, 1978, documenting David Bowie’s American tour during the Heroes / Isolar II period. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Sounds Date: May 20, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Three-page feature Writer: Dave Fudger THE STORY Dave Fudger’s in-depth piece blends reportage and poetic observation as it follows Bowie across America. The article captures the intensity of his performances, the devotion of his U.S. audi

A striking RCA Red Seal promotional advert announcing David Bowie’s narration of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf with the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Eugene Ormandy — a bold classical crossover for Bowie.

A full‑page RCA Records advertisement from New Musical Express dated May 13 1978 promoting Iggy Pop’s live album TV Eye 1977 Live. The minimalist design features four circular motifs reading “TV,” “eye,” “1977 Live,” and “Iggy Pop,” arranged vertically beside a stylised television silhouette. The typography is bold and modernist, reflecting RCA’s late‑1970s graphic style