The Thin White Duke, Ziggy Stardust, Major Tom – one man, a thousand faces. No artist reinvented himself more times than David Bowie – from folky oddball to glam alien, soul man, Berlin minimalist, 80s pop titan, and elder statesman of art-rock. Here’s your essential map to the labyrinth. The Classic Line-Up (ever-changing, but key eras) 1969–1971: Space-folk Bowie (with Mick Ronson emerging) 1971–1974: Ziggy & the Spiders from Mars (Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, Woody Woodmans

From Major Tom to the Berlin exile David Bowie never stood still. Six decades of reinvention – folk dreamer, glam alien, plastic soul man, Thin White Duke, Berlin minimalist, 80s pop titan, and elder statesman of art-rock. This ever-growing archive collects every UK studio album, live album, compilation, and single – plus adverts, reviews, features, and chart entries from the original music papers. Swipe or scroll for the full timeline (new entries added regularly). Studio A

Radio Times devotes a two‑page feature and a one‑page scrapbook to David Bowie’s starring role in the BBC1 production of Baal, capturing his shift back into theatrical performance and the cultural moment surrounding the broadcast.

While performing at the Forum on February 9, 1976, David Bowie made an appearance on Dinah Shore's afternoon talk show at CBS Television...

Publication: New Musical Express Date: November 22, 1975 Writer: NME Staff A vibrant, full‑throttle NME snapshot capturing Bowie’s blue‑eyed‑soul transformation spilling onto the Wembley stage — horns blazing, rhythms snapping, and London witnessing the full force of his *Young Americans* reinvention. A night of sweat, swagger, and soul‑boy electricity.

David Bowie's Cracked Actor was televised on BBC1 at 10:15 on January 26, 1975, as part of the Omnibus film series. Created by Alan...

A detailed 1974 Disc report on David Bowie’s American tour as he fully embraced soul and funk influences, performing at iconic venues like the Apollo Theater. The Thin White Duke goes black — Bowie’s bold transformation into a soul singer shocks and impresses American audiences. Disc Date: November 23, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Bowie’s shift to soul/funk sound during the *Young Americans* era • Performances at Radio City Music Hall and the Apollo Thea

A vivid photo-feature capturing David Bowie’s electrifying performance style during the 1980 Floor Show, highlighting the theatrical costumes, dramatic stage presence, and circus-like atmosphere that defined his post-Ziggy Stardust era. Bowie turns the stage into a dazzling, surreal spectacle — fishnet, flame, and pure theatrical rock. Record Mirror (or associated 1973 publication) Date: November 17, 1973 (contextual to the broadcast) Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights

David Bowie's 1980 Floor Show was recorded at the Marquee Club in London. It was filmed for the American TV show The Midnight Special and...

David Bowie's performance of "The Jean Genie" was originally recorded at the BBC Studio 8 on 3rd January 1973 and broadcast the next day....