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📰 Fox at Greyhound – Advert : Jun. 1972
A striking Melody Maker advert promoting a special June 25, 1972 appearance at the Greyhound featuring David Bowie and Roxy Music — two rising forces of the glam era sharing a bill at a pivotal moment in their early ascent. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 24, 1972 Format: One‑page advert A moment of crossover momentum, shared glam energy and two future icons on the same stage. 📰 Key Highlights • Joint promotion of David Bowie and Roxy Music for the June 25 Greyhound s

David Bowie
Jun 25, 19722 min read


📰 David Bowie Friars Dunstable - Advert : Jun. 1972
A pair of classic Friars Promotions advertisements for David Bowie with The Spiders From Mars at Civic Hall, Dunstable on Wednesday, June 21st 1972. David Bowie live with The Spiders From Mars and special guests Flamin’ Groovies at Friars, Dunstable. Melody Maker Date: June 10, 1972 & June 17, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie & The Spiders From Mars in concert at Civic Hall, Dunstable • Date: Wednesday, June 21st 1972, 8 p.m. • Special guests fr

David Bowie
Jun 21, 19722 min read


📰 Ziggy Stardust Find True Happiness - Advert : Jun. 1972
A dramatic full-page RCA Records advertisement for David Bowie’s album *The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars*, featuring the now-iconic Ziggy pose and witty promotional copy. Can a young guy who went through truly incredible “Changes” and made it all “Hunky Dory” ever find true happiness as a “Starman”? Record Mirror Date: June 17, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Iconic full-page photograph of David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust seated on

David Bowie
Jun 17, 19722 min read


📰 Friars Civic Hall Dunstable – Concert Advert : Jun. 1972
A classic 1972 concert advertisement promotes David Bowie’s performance at Friars Civic Hall in Dunstable on Wednesday, June 21, at 8 p.m., with the Spiders from Mars and special guests the Flamin’ Groovies from the USA. The bold, theatrical typography and decorative border give the advert a dramatic, almost carnival-like flair typical of early glam rock promotions. This June 1972 advert captures Bowie on the cusp of major stardom, just weeks before the release of *The Rise a

David Bowie
Jun 17, 19723 min read


📰 Ziggy Stardust Royal Festival Hall - Advert : Jun. 1972
A dramatic full-page advertisement promoting David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust performing at the Royal Festival Hall in aid of Friends of the Earth. Can a young guy who went through truly incredible “Changes” and made it all “Hunky Dory” ever find true happiness as a “Starman”? New Musical Express Date: June 10, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie live as Ziggy Stardust at the Royal Festival Hall on July 8th • Benefit show in aid of Friends of the Earth

David Bowie
Jun 10, 19722 min read


📰 Bowie Saves the Whale – News : Jun. 1972
A short but striking news item announces that David Bowie and Mott The Hoople will jointly headline a special charity concert at London’s Royal Festival Hall on July 8 to “Save The Whale.” The piece highlights the environmental cause, ticket prices, and Bowie’s dual role as both performer and producer for Mott The Hoople and Lou Reed. This June 1972 NME report captures Bowie at the height of his early Ziggy-era momentum, using his rising fame to support the Friends of the Ear

David Bowie
Jun 10, 19723 min read


📰 Ziggy Stardust Incredible Changes - Advert : Jun. 1972
A dramatic full-page RCA Records advertisement promoting David Bowie’s album *The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars*, featuring one of the most iconic Ziggy-era photographs. Can a young guy who went through truly incredible “Changes” and made it all “Hunky Dory” ever find true happiness as a “Starman”? New Musical Express Date: June 10, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Large, striking photograph of David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust in an o

David Bowie
Jun 10, 19722 min read


📰 Bowie at His Best – Review : Jun. 1972
A glowing one-page review hails David Bowie’s *The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars* as a dazzling triumph, declaring it the moment a true 1972 pop giant has fully arrived. The writer praises the album’s theatrical concept, infectious energy, and Bowie’s commanding performance, positioning it as a landmark that could eclipse even Marc Bolan’s current dominance. This June 10, 1972 NME review captures the precise instant when Ziggy Stardust shifted from

David Bowie
Jun 10, 19723 min read


📰 He's Come a Long Way – Review : Jun. 1972
A vivid concert review celebrates David Bowie’s electrifying performance at Liverpool Stadium, declaring that he has come “a long way” since “Space Oddity” and is now firmly in superstar territory. The writer praises Bowie’s commanding stage presence, his sparkling multi-coloured sequinned suit, and the explosive chemistry with Mick Ronson and the Spiders from Mars. This June 1972 Melody Maker review captures Bowie at the explosive peak of the Ziggy Stardust Tour, when every

David Bowie
Jun 3, 19724 min read


David Bowie (May 27 1972) Starman – Ziggy Stardust Tour Advert
Overview A striking illustrated full‑page advertisement promoting David Bowie’s single “Starman” while announcing the forthcoming album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. The design introduced the Ziggy persona to the British public through bold psychedelic line art and a list of June 1972 tour dates that heralded the arrival of Bowie’s theatrical new era. “Current single: Starman.” “Forthcoming album: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the

David Bowie
May 27, 19722 min read
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