David Bowie appears on the cover of Radio Times to mark his performance in the BBC’s adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s Baal, coinciding with the release of his Baal EP and signalling a striking return to theatrical performance.

A landmark New Musical Express cover story and interview with David Bowie, published during his run in the stage production The Elephant Man and the release of his album Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps). Writer: Angus MacKinnon Photographer: Anton Corbijn Artist: David Bowie Date: September 13, 1980 Length: 6 min read The issue features Bowie on the front cover in a subdued portrait by Anton Corbijn, accompanied by the headline The Elephant Man Cometh and Other Monstrous Tal

A cover and one‑page Record Mirror feature published on April 15, 1978 under the title White Light, White Heat, White Magic, capturing David Bowie in the midst of the Isolar II / Heroes era. The piece presents Bowie as a figure of disciplined transformation — an artist refining his Berlin‑forged aesthetic while commanding global attention through the 1978 world tour. The tone is reverent yet analytical, portraying Bowie as both avant‑garde experimenter and mainstream magnet,

A dramatic, high-contrast black-and-white portrait of David Bowie dominates the cover of the January 1978 issue of Zigzag magazine. Captured mid-gesture with arms outstretched and an intense, commanding expression, the image perfectly embodies Bowie’s charismatic and theatrical presence during his Berlin period. As one of Britain’s leading underground music magazines, Zigzag’s choice to feature Bowie on the cover alongside acts like The Slits, The Runaways, and Captain Beefhe

Published in February 1977, Circus Magazine devoted its cover and a four‑page feature to David Bowie’s Low, examining his move to Europe, his collaboration with Brian Eno and Tony Visconti, and the avant‑garde shift that reshaped his music and persona.

Published in February 1976, this Melody Maker feature captures David Bowie at a moment of transition — promoting The Man Who Fell to Earth, considering a major role in The Eagle Has Landed, planning a full European tour, and declaring ambitions that ranged from filmmaking to politics.

A restless, shape‑shifting Bowie stands on the edge of reinvention — denouncing rock, embracing film, and preparing to unveil the Thin White Duke.

Publication: New Musical Express Date: November 22, 1975 Writer: NME Staff A vibrant, full‑throttle NME snapshot capturing Bowie’s blue‑eyed‑soul transformation spilling onto the Wembley stage — horns blazing, rhythms snapping, and London witnessing the full force of his *Young Americans* reinvention. A night of sweat, swagger, and soul‑boy electricity.

A detailed 1974 Disc report on David Bowie’s American tour as he fully embraced soul and funk influences, performing at iconic venues like the Apollo Theater. The Thin White Duke goes black — Bowie’s bold transformation into a soul singer shocks and impresses American audiences. Disc Date: November 23, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Bowie’s shift to soul/funk sound during the *Young Americans* era • Performances at Radio City Music Hall and the Apollo Thea

A major cover story and two-page exclusive interview with David Bowie in Melody Maker, conducted in Los Angeles during his *Diamond Dogs* tour. Bowie discusses stripping back theatrics, returning to his voice as a singer, and his shift toward R&B and soul for future albums. The Starman speaks candidly about identity, music, and life beyond Ziggy. Melody Maker Date: September 14, 1974 Length: 7 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Bowie reveals plans to simplify his stage show f