This opening half of Allan Jones’s retrospective feature The David Bowie Story was published on the eve of Bowie’s Wembley concerts during the Isolar tour. The headline dominates the spread in bold block type, accompanied by the sub‑heading: “On the eve of Bowie’s series of Wembley concerts, Allan Jones looks back at his career.”

A major album review in Melody Maker praising David Bowie’s Station to Station, with the standout headline “Bowie stands alone.” Publication: Melody Maker Date: January 24, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: New Albums / Review Section Title: Bowie stands alone THE STORY The review highlights Bowie’s unique artistic position in the music scene, discussing his latest work (Station to Station) and its blend of soul, rock, and experimental elements. It includes commen

This RCA Records advertisement promotes David Bowie's newly released maxi-single, offering three tracks for the price of two. The advert highlights "Space Oddity", "Changes" and "Velvet Goldmine", presenting the package as a bargain purchase for Bowie fans. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: September 26, 1975 Country: United Kingdom This full-page promotional advertisement announces the release of The Bowie Maxi on RCA Records. The advert features a photograph of D

News article reporting that David Bowie is forming a new all-British backing band for his upcoming album and tour, with mentions of key collaborators including Willie Johnston and others. Publication: Unknown UK Music Paper (likely Melody Maker, Disc, or Sounds) Date: September 25, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News Section Title: Bowie signs for Young The piece announces Bowie’s plans for a new backing band ahead of recording his next studio album (which woul

The 9 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express reports that David Bowie will return to Britain early the following year as part of a world tour. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 9, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “BOWIE SETS BRITISH DATES,” the item states that David Bowie will be coming to Britain early next year as part of a world tour—the first time he has played in the country since his Ziggy Stardust farewell concert at London’s Hammersmith O

A major in-depth feature and reflection piece in New Musical Express by Charles Shaar Murray questioning the music industry’s (and fans’) relationship with David Bowie, tied to the releases of Diamond Dogs and David Live. PUBLICATION Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: August 2, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Platters / Feature Title: Did we use him? Did we abuse him? THE STORY The article examines whether the industry and public have exploited Bowie’s

Full-page fan-oriented feature in Smash Hits (or similar teen/pop magazine) titled “Request Spot” dedicated to David Bowie’s hit “Young Americans,” complete with full lyrics and a striking colour photograph. PUBLICATION Publication:Smash Hits (or equivalent UK pop magazine) Date: 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Request Spot / Lyrics Page Title: YOUNG AMERICANS by David Bowie on RCA Records THE STORY The page prints the complete lyrics to “Young Americans” alongs

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: The Sunday Times Magazine Date: July 20 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: The New Face of David Bowie This Sunday Times Magazine cover presents a striking portrait of David Bowie during his Young Americans era. The photograph shows Bowie with slicked‑back blond hair, tinted aviator glasses, and a patterned shirt featuring palm‑tree imagery. He holds a cigarette near his lips, exuding cool detachment and sophisticati

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Unspecified UK  press (single review column) Date: July 19 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Single Review Title: David Bowie – “Fame” (RCA) This mid‑1975 review hails David Bowie’s “Fame” as a return to form and one of the standout tracks from his Young Americans album. The critic calls Bowie “the king of excess,” praising his audacious mix of funk, brass, and soul influences while noting the song’s “steady clatter” of percussion and

A reader’s letter published in New Musical Express reacting to David Bowie’s shift into soul music with Young Americans, questioning the authenticity of the “soul” trend in 1975 British rock press. PUBLICATION Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 28, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Letters / Correspondence Page Title: This isn’t soul music, this is … a going concern THE STORY The letter by Andrew Dean from Stoke-on-Trent criticizes the sudden wave o