Bowie hits the cover – Diamond Dogs, dystopia, and pure Hunger City madness, cover and one-page article in New Musical Express, May 11, 1974.

Published February 23, 1974, this issue of New Musical Express reflects a music scene in transition: established giants plotting major tours, art‑rock innovators gaining momentum, and the aftershocks of glam still shaping the charts.

A front‑page Melody Maker feature announcing Mick Ronson’s solo breakthrough, Bowie’s continued involvement, and the imminent arrival of Slaughter on 10th Avenue. 📰 Excerpt Published January 26, 1974, this Melody Maker cover story reveals Mick Ronson’s first major solo concerts at London’s Rainbow Theatre, the rush‑release of his debut album, and David Bowie’s direct role in shaping Ronson’s early solo career. 📰 Key Highlights • Published in Melody Maker (UK), January 26, 1

A celebratory cover and feature in Record Mirror’s Pop Poll Results edition crowning David Bowie as one of the top stars of 1973, highlighting his massive impact and the public’s adoration during the peak of Ziggy Stardust mania. David Bowie tops the polls — the Starman reigns supreme in the 1973 end-of-year reader vote. Record Mirror Date: December 29, 1973 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie featured prominently on the cover as a major poll winner • Re

A striking Music Star cover featuring David Bowie at the height of his Ziggy-era fame, with bold teaser headlines addressing swirling rumours of retirement and personal doubts amid his rapid rise to superstardom. The Starman questions the future — retirement whispers surround Bowie as glam fever reaches its peak. Music Star Date: November 17, 1973 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie appears as the main cover star in full Ziggy-inspired look • Teaser head

Melody Maker, October 13, 1973 A one‑page Melody Maker cover feature spotlighting one of the most unexpected and fascinating intersections in early‑’70s rock and showbiz: Liza Minnelli collaborating with the Alice Cooper Group . The article played up the contrast between Minnelli’s Broadway‑bred glamour and Alice’s shock‑rock theatrics, framing the partnership as a bold, genre‑bending creative experiment. Melody Maker captured the curiosity, excitement, and cultural oddity o

A major cover story and in-depth interview feature in *Let It Rock* magazine giving David Bowie centre stage for an extensive “talk-in” during the *Aladdin Sane* era, capturing him at the peak of his Ziggy Stardust fame. David Bowie opens up in a revealing talk-in — the Starman speaks candidly in the pages of Let It Rock. Let It Rock Date: June 1, 1973 Length: 6 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Prominent cover portrait of David Bowie in full *Aladdin Sane* / Ziggy-era glamo

Vibrant 1973 magazine cover and three-page spread featuring dramatic colour and black-and-white photos of David Bowie in full Ziggy-era glam regalia, including stage shots with Mick Ronson.

A full-page RCA Records advertisement promoting the US reissues of David Bowie’s early albums Space Oddity and The Man Who Sold The World. Two new old albums by the overnight superstar who’s been doing it for five years and nobody knew it until now. Rolling Stone Date: November 23, 1972 (issue context) Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Reissues of *Space Oddity* and *The Man Who Sold The World* now available on RCA Records and Tapes • Each album includes a poster

A provocative three-page feature in *Let It Rock* magazine taking a sharply critical look at David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust persona, image, and career tactics during the height of his 1972 breakthrough. David Bowie as faker, rock critic, and music manufacturer — a bold takedown of the Ziggy phenomenon. Let It Rock Date: October 1, 1972 Length: 6 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Ian Hoare’s critical essay questions Bowie’s authenticity and theatrical approach • Accuses Bowie