In late May 1976, the British tabloids and music press were buzzing with scandalous photos of David Bowie kissing Romy Haag in Paris — sparking rumours that sent gossip columns into overdrive. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 29, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Gossip Page HE STORY This sensational gossip piece reports on David Bowie being seen in Paris with Romy Haag, a well-known performer. The article speculates on Ang

A full-page review from New Musical Express dated May 29, 1976, discussing David Bowie’s new compilation album ChangesOneBowie SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 29, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Review / Feature THE STORY The review examines ChangesOneBowie, Bowie’s first major career retrospective, which brings together key tracks from 1969 to 1976. The writer reflects on Bowie’s rapid artistic evolution, from the early fol

A feature review from Melody Maker covering the release of David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs album, written by Chris Charlesworth in New York. The article highlights Bowie’s evolving production style and the influence of Phil Spector’s “Wall of Sound”.

The article analyses Bowie’s transformation following his film role in The Man Who Fell to Earth and the release of Station to Station. Bell compares Bowie’s stage presence to Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and James Brown, suggesting that Bowie’s new persona blends sophistication with alien detachment. The review praises his vocal control and theatrical precision while questioning the emotional distance of his performance. The accompanying photographs capture Bowie’s stark, min

This Melody Maker front‑page feature from May 15 1976 captures David Bowie at the height of his Station to Station era, under the headline “David, the Goliath!”. The cover photograph shows Bowie performing live, microphone poised, his slicked‑back hair and stark lighting defining the Thin White Duke persona.

A punchy, poster‑style Bowie Scrapbook entry built around the explosive energy of “Suffragette City” — a one‑page celebration of the single’s reissue, its immortal catchphrase, and its place in the growing mythology of the Ziggy‑era.

A striking Joepie cover and multi‑page feature capturing David Bowie during his Station to Station era, coinciding with his role in The Man Who Fell to Earth. The headline — “Bowie neemt pers bij de neus” (“Bowie takes  the press by the nose”) — reflects the magazine’s fascination with Bowie’s enigmatic public persona and his ability to confound journalists with wit and contradiction.

This Melody Maker cover insert from May 8 1976 documents David Bowie’s theatrical arrival at London’s Victoria Station, marking his return to Britain for the Station to Station tour.

This scrapbook cutting from May 8 1976 captures David Bowie in the midst of his Station to Station period — the height of his Thin White Duke persona and the transition between the soul‑infused Young Americans and the experimental Berlin phase to come. The piece reflects Bowie’s evolving image:

This Melody Maker feature by Michael Watts, published May 8 1976, documents David Bowie’s triumphant return to British stages during the Station to Station tour.