The Thin White Duke, Ziggy Stardust, Major Tom – one man, a thousand faces. No artist reinvented himself more times than David Bowie – from folky oddball to glam alien, soul man, Berlin minimalist, 80s pop titan, and elder statesman of art-rock. Here’s your essential map to the labyrinth. The Classic Line-Up (ever-changing, but key eras) 1969–1971: Space-folk Bowie (with Mick Ronson emerging) 1971–1974: Ziggy & the Spiders from Mars (Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, Woody Woodmans

From Major Tom to the Berlin exile David Bowie never stood still. Six decades of reinvention – folk dreamer, glam alien, plastic soul man, Thin White Duke, Berlin minimalist, 80s pop titan, and elder statesman of art-rock. This ever-growing archive collects every UK studio album, live album, compilation, and single – plus adverts, reviews, features, and chart entries from the original music papers. Swipe or scroll for the full timeline (new entries added regularly). Studio A

David Bowie’s "50th Birthday Bash - Fifty in the Park," a one-page review in NME, January 25, 1997. KEVIN CUMMI MINS Frank Black bellows...

David Bowie’s "Gary Numan, Fear Not" a one-page concert review in New Musical Express, July 8, 1989. TIN MACHINE LONDON TOWN & COUNTRY...

A Blue Jean Soul Duet Echo Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1984, on EMI America (catalogue: EA 187), David Bowie’s “Tonight” — featuring Tina Turner — was the title track and second single from the Tonight album. Backed with “Tumble And Twirl,” this reggae-tinged Iggy Pop co-write (Bowie/Pop) — produced by Bowie, Derek Bramble, and Hugh Padgham — peaked at No. 53 on the Official Singles Chart for 5 weeks. Issued in paper labels, silver injection

David Bowie’s "World Tour Preview" , a two-page feature in New Musical Express , February 14, 1976. DAVID BOWIE could hardly have...

David Bowie’s "Ziggy the Crooner!", a one-page article in Melody Maker, February 14, 1976. Special report from the States on David...

Young Americans-era Bowie hits Wembley – soul horns and blue-eyed funk invade London! one-page article in New Musical Express, November 22, 1975.

David Bowie’s "Bowie Set For West End", a one-page article in Music Scene, February 1, 1974.

David Bowie’s July 3, 1973 concert at the Hammersmith Odeon in London was a landmark event, as it marked the final performance of his...

David Bowie performed two shows on May 23, 1973, (a matinee and an evening performance) at the Brighton Dome in Brighton, England, as...

A Scrapbook Manchester Hardrock Spotlight Published in the UK on January 6, 1973, article “Like a Regular Superstar” captured David Bowie’s commanding performance at Manchester Hard Rock — red lights, red jumpsuit, and 3,000 cheering fans as the Spiders launched into “Let’s Spend The Night Together.” A vivid snapshot of Bowie’s unstoppable Ziggy Stardust era ascent. Article Overview Publication Details Magazine: Scrapbook (UK). Date: January 6, 1973. Format: Concert review

David Bowie and The Spiders commenced a brief UK tour at the end of 1972 with a triumphant homecoming performance at the Rainbow Theatre...

David Bowie’s "Hardrock - Pricing Itself Out?" , a one-page review, September 30, 1972.

Scrapbook One Page Hardrock Concert Review (Sep 16, 1972)

David Bowie performed at the Great Hall in Imperial College, London, on February 12, 1972 as part of his Ziggy Stardust Tour. This...

The first gig of the Ziggy Stardust tour took place at Aylesbury Friars in the Borough Assembly Hall January 29, 1972 featuring Bowie...

The Konrads performed at “La Rouselle”, Justin Hall, West Wickham on January 3, 1963. During this period David Bowie, then David Jones was a lead vocalist and saxophonist in the group.