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

A Blue Jean Soul Duet Echo Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1984, on EMI America (catalogue: EA 187), David Bowie’s “Tonight” — featuring Tina Turner — was the title track and second single from the Tonight album. Backed with “Tumble And Twirl,” this reggae-tinged Iggy Pop co-write (Bowie/Pop) — produced by Bowie, Derek Bramble, and Hugh Padgham — peaked at No. 53 on the Official Singles Chart for 5 weeks. Issued in paper labels, silver injection

A Christmas Duet For The Ages Released as a 7-inch and 12-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1982, on RCA Records (catalogue: BOW 12), David Bowie & Bing Crosby’s “Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy” was the legendary 1977 TV duet from Bing Crosby’s Merrie Olde Christmas , finally issued five years after Crosby’s death. Backed with Bowie’s “Fantastic Voyage” from Lodger, this timeless holiday pairing — written by Ian Fraser, Larry Grossman, & Buz Kohan (Peace On Ea

David Bowie’s Rock Star David Bowie Take the Title Role, a cover and two-page feature plus one-page scrapbook in Radio Times, February...

Bowie storms Saturday Night Live – puppet bodies, giant suits, and pure art-rock chaos! David Bowie’s Saturday Night Live appearance on December 15, 1979 – one of the most bizarre and brilliant TV moments of his career. Backed by Klaus Nomi and Joey Arias in avant-garde drag, Bowie performed three tracks from Lodger: “The Man Who Sold the World” (in a giant cardboard suit) “TVC 15” (carried like a puppet) “Boys Keep Swinging” (with a puppet body and a cheeky finale) The surre

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

Young Americans-era Bowie hits Wembley – soul horns and blue-eyed funk invade London! one-page article in New Musical Express, November 22, 1975.

David Bowie’s "Cracked Actor", a one-page article in New Musical Express, February 1, 1975.

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...

Young Americans era under fire – has Bowie sold his soul to plastic R&B? David Bowie’s Souled Out…?, a one-page article in Disc, November 23, 1974.

David Bowie’s "The 1980 Floor Show" , a broadcast on The Midnight Special  in the US, November 16, 1973.The visual elements of the show...

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 "Bowie On Harty" , a one-page article in Record Mirror , February 17, 1973.

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....

Bowie’s early masterpieces finally hit America – the Ziggy invasion begins! David Bowie’s Two New Old Albums, a one-page advert for the reissues of Space Oddity and The Man Who Sold The World in Rolling Stone, November 23, 1972. RCA Records and Tapes THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD DAVID BOWIE DAVID BOWIE SPACE ODDITY RCA Two new old albums by the overnight superstar who's been doing it for five years and nobody knew it until now except a small loyal following in America, the enti

David Bowie's performance of "Starman" on Lift Off with Ayshea, recorded on June 15, 1972, was broadcast on June 21, 1972. The original...

At BBC Television Centre in London, England, on February 8, 1972, the performances by David Bowie and the Spiders, recorded the previous...

Bowie's Mr Fish Dress & Holy Holy Acoustic On January 18, 1970, David Bowie performed his latest single “Holy Holy” on acoustic guitar at Granada Studios in Manchester during the youth TV programme SIX-OH-ONE NEWSDAY. Wearing a striking dress designed by Mr Fish, Bowie’s appearance was a bold early statement of his theatrical style. During the event, he met producer Roger Damon Price, who discussed his developing concept for a television series called The Tomorrow People — a