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

The accompanying photograph showed Bowie with pianist Mike Garson, both appearing notably unenthused. The piece joked that Bowie was struggling without Mick Ronson, though it also noted that two tracks — including Big Brother — had already been completed on the first night of recording.

David Bowie’s "Bowie's Album" , a one-page advert in New Musical Express , February 9, 1974. The Man Who Sold The World includes the original version of The Man Who Sold The World, written, produced, and performed by Bowie, which is currently in the charts. Therefore, the advertisement refers to LULU's release of The Man Who Sold The World / Watch That Man on January 11, 1974, which remained on the charts for 9 weeks from 26/01/1974 to 23/03/1974, peaking at the number 3 plac

Bowie's Rebel Rebel Single Drop The news article in Sounds (February 2, 1974) reported that David Bowie’s new RCA single “Rebel Rebel” was released on February 8. It stated Bowie was reportedly leaving Britain for New York shortly after the single’s release to start work on a stage revue titled “The 1980 Floor Show,” the present working title for his adaptation of George Orwell’s novel “1984,” set to premiere in London’s West End later in the year. Bowie was currently recordi

Lulu’s "Lulu's Man", a one-page advert in Music Scene Magazine, February 1, 1974.

David Bowie’s "The Rock Lovers", a one-page article in Circus Magazine, February 1, 1974.

David Bowie’s "Rock Theatre, Lindsay Kemp", a one-page article in Music Scene Magazine, February 1, 1974.

Bowie's Inimitable Diamond Dogs Shoot On January 30, 1974, a photo session for David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs album took place, captured by photographer Terry O'Neill. O'Neill later recalled: "I had shot the dog first and then a few frames of Bowie posing in his inimitable way - which was at ease but totally in control. Then I said, 'What about trying one with you and the dog?' Just as I started shooting, the bloody dog leapt up into the air towards the camera. It was quite aggre

Bowie's 1980 Floor Show NYC Prep Published in the UK on January 26, 1974, New Musical Express’s one-page article “U.S. Stay to Set Up Revue” reported that David Bowie would leave Britain in mid-February to spend several months in New York, where he would work on preparations for his stage revue titled The 1980 Floor Show. This was the provisional name for his musical adaptation of George Orwell’s novel 1984, previously exclusively reported by NME as set to premiere in London’

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