A vintage concert advertisement announcing Bowie’s appearance at the Polytechnic of Central London, supported by Good Habit. The design reflects early‑1970s British gig‑listing typography — bold, functional, and direct. Writer: Polytechnic of Central London Ents  Committee Artist: David Bowie Date: May 12, 1972 Length: 3 min read This advert promotes Bowie’s live performance at the Polytechnic of Central London, marking his only Central London appearance during the spring

Publication: New Musical Express Date: May 13 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Concert Listings / Advertisement Format: Regional Gig Advert Overview A straightforward concert advertisement for David Bowie’s appearance at the Assembly Hall, Worthing during his rising Ziggy Stardust period. Printed in bold black type on a pale background, the design reflects the clean, utilitarian style of early‑1972 regional gig notices — concise, affordable, and aimed squarely at

Hemel Hempstead Pavilion Advert, Melody Maker, 7 May 1972. Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 7 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Concert Listings  Format: Venue Advert / Tour Notice Overview This small but striking advert from Melody Maker (7 May 1972) promotes David Bowie’s live appearance at the Hemel Hempstead Pavilion, supported by Lee Riders. Printed in bold black type on beige stock, the notice reflects the understated design typical of early‑’70s British g

Overview This short NME news item from May 6 1972 announces David Bowie’s forthcoming UK tour and the release of his new album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. The piece lists early tour dates beginning June 7 at Newcastle City Hall, followed by shows in Liverpool, Sheffield, Middlesbrough, Leicester, Bristol, Oxford, Southampton, Guildford, and Croydon. Additional appearances include Kingston Polytechnic, Hemel Hempstead Pavilion, Worthing 

Overview This NME page from May 6 1972 presents a collage of live‑music adverts and concert listings across Britain, capturing the full sweep of the early‑’70s touring circuit. At the top left, David Bowie and The Riders are billed at Hemel Hempstead Pavilion for Sunday 7 May, marking one of Bowie’s transitional live appearances between Hunky Dory and the forthcoming Ziggy Stardust era. Other visible adverts include major names from rock, jazz, and folk: Roy Orbison at the Ro

A lively 1972 regional “DISCO” music column captured the fast-moving British pop scene, highlighting Chicory Tip’s quick follow-up single and mentioning current chart action involving David Bowie. Published on Saturday, 29 April 1972 in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, this column reflected the excitement of the emerging glam rock era. 📰 Publication Details Publication: Lancashire Evening Telegraph Date: Saturday, 29 April 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Page 7

A kinetic blast of early‑’70s pop journalism: bold headlines, sharp opinions, and a blurred live shot of David Bowie mid‑performance. This NME singles page captures the moment Bowie’s “Starman” began its ascent — and the same week Chicory Tip’s synth‑driven pop continued to ripple through the charts. 📰 Publication Details Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: April 29, 1972 Country: UK Section / Page: Singles Page Format: Singles Review / Photo Feature Provenance Note

David Bowie’s Starman appeared in a one‑page “Fascinating Lyrics” review in Scrapbook on April 29, 1972, capturing early critical intrigue as the Ziggy Stardust era began to take shape. The piece focused on the single’s narrative pull, its cosmic imagery, and its role in establishing the mythology that would soon define Bowie’s 1972 breakthrough.

David Bowie’s Hunky Dory appeared in a one‑page scrapbook‑style UK advert dated April 21, 1972, part of RCA’s renewed promotional push following the album’s slow‑burn rise. The campaign highlighted Bowie’s growing profile in the wake of the Ziggy Stardust breakthrough, positioning Hunky Dory as an essential precursor to his rapidly expanding 1972 audience.

David Bowie was on the verge of becoming a superstar. With his fiery red mullet, platform boots and alter ego Ziggy Stardust, he released “Starman” — a glittering, melodic anthem that introduced the world to his bold new persona and the theatrical world of *The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars*. Released on April 28, 1972, the single appeared on RCA Records under catalogue number RCA 2199. Backed with the raw, high-energy “Suffragette City,” this 7-in