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David Bowie (June 9, 1979) “Lodger” Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK)
Full-page promotional advertisement for David Bowie’s new album Lodger, featuring a dynamic and artistic photograph of Bowie Date: June 9, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement Title: LODGER THE STORY The ad displays a full-length image of David Bowie in an energetic, dramatic pose against a graph-paper grid background, promoting his latest studio album Lodger (catalogue BOW LP1). It uses a creative “POST CARD” layout design. CONTEXT AND NOTES

David Bowie
Jun 8, 1979


David Bowie (June 2, 1979) “Lodger” – New Album Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK)
Full-page promotional advertisement in Melody Maker for David Bowie’s new album Lodger, the final part of the Berlin Trilogy. PUBLICATION: Melody Maker Date: June 2, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: LODGER — David Bowie New Album Available now THE STORY This dynamic ad features a striking full-body photograph of Bowie in a dramatic mid-movement pose against a grid background, promoting the immediate availability of Lodger. The a

David Bowie
May 29, 1979


David Bowie (May 26, 1979) Lodger Review - Melody Maker
A full-page album review from Melody Maker dated May 26, 1979, examining David Bowie’s Lodger, the final instalment of his Berlin Trilogy. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 26, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Review THE STORY The review describes Lodger as a bold, adventurous work that blends art-rock with global influences. It highlights Bowie’s themes of travel, alienation, and cultural collage, while praising the album’s experimental ed

David Bowie
May 26, 1979


Ron Wood (May 26, 1979) Gimme Some Neck Review - NME
A full-page album review from New Musical Express dated May 26, 1979, examining Ron Wood’s solo album Gimme Some Neck SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 26, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Review THE STORY The review gives a generally positive assessment of Ron Wood’s third solo album. It praises Wood’s easy-going charm and his ability to blend rock ’n’ roll with his signature style, while noting that the album is more consiste

Faces
May 26, 1979


David Bowie (May 26, 1979) Lodger Advert - Melody Maker
A striking full-page advertisement from Melody Maker promoting David Bowie’s new album Lodger, the final instalment of his Berlin Trilogy.

David Bowie
May 25, 1979


David Bowie (May 20, 1979) Star Special - Radio Times
A Radio Times listing and appreciation from May 20, 1979, highlighting a special BBC Radio 1 programme devoted to David Bowie, featuring commentary by Tony Visconti. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Radio Times Date: May 20, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Radio Listing / Feature THE STORY This entry promotes a two-hour Star Special on BBC Radio 1 curated by David Bowie himself. The programme blends his favourite tracks with personal reflections on his career. It inc

David Bowie
May 19, 1979


David Bowie (May 19, 1979) Bowie’s ‘Lodger’, where new muzik meets Errol Flynn – Melody Maker Feature
A major review of David Bowie’s new album Lodger as he continued to push boundaries in the final chapter of his Berlin Trilogy. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 19, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Review / Feature THE STORY This substantial feature reviews Bowie’s latest album Lodger, exploring its experimental sound and eclectic influences. The piece draws comparisons to Errol Flynn’s adventurous spirit and discusses how Bowie blends “ne

David Bowie
May 18, 1979


David Bowie (May 19, 1979) Bland Out in a Moonage Daydream NME
A major feature from New Musical Express dated May 19, 1979, based on David Bowie’s appearance on Capital Radio’s Nicky Horne show promoting his new album Lodger.

David Bowie
May 18, 1979


David Bowie (May 17, 1979) Smash Hits Cover
A bright, confident cover from Smash Hits (issue dated May 17–31, 1979) featuring a close-up portrait of David Bowie with tousled blonde hair and a slight smile.

David Bowie
May 16, 1979


David Bowie (May 17, 1979) Your Mother Wouldn’t Like It Radio Show Advert - NME
This Capital Radio advert from May 17 1979 announces David Bowie’s appearance on Nicky Horne’s “Your Mother Wouldn’t Like It”, broadcast Monday, May 14 1979 between 9 pm and 11 pm. The programme featured Bowie in conversation with ten listeners, discussing his creative process, influences, and tracks from his new album Lodger.

David Bowie
May 16, 1979
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