This advertisement from August 1972 announces David Bowie’s upcoming performance to inaugurate the new Hardrock Concert Theatre in Manchester. The piece highlights Bowie’s rising fame and the venue’s innovative design, marking a milestone in British live‑music history. Publication: Advertisement (UK Press) Date: August 19 1972 Country: United Kingdom Under the bold headline “Bowie to Open Hardrock,” the notice reveals that “Starman David Bowie, whose latest single is current

This official RCA Records press biography from August 1972, titled “Magnificent Outrage,” presents David Bowie and his band The Spiders from Mars at the height of their Ziggy Stardust era. The document combines promotional flair with detailed career notes, tracing Bowie’s evolution from Brixton beginnings to international acclaim. Publication: RCA Records Press Biography Date: August 1972 Country: United States THE STORY The biography opens with Bowie’s early life — born

This Valentine magazine comic feature from August 1972, titled “Poster of David Bowie,” tells a romantic drama inspired by the fascination surrounding Bowie’s image and persona. Presented in three illustrated pages, the story blends pop‑culture devotion with emotional introspection, showing how a fan’s admiration for Bowie parallels her own relationship struggles. Publication: Valentine Magazine Date: August 11 1972 Country: United Kingdom The comic opens with a young woman

This Record Mirror concert advertisement from July 29, 1972 announces an additional London performance by David Bowie following the sell‑out of his August 19 show. The extra date, August 20 at 7:30 p.m., features Roxy Music and Lloyd Watson as supporting acts, marking a significant moment in Bowie’s early 1970s live career. Publication: Record Mirror Date: July 29 1972 Country: United Kingdom Presented by promoter Mel Bush, the advert highlights Bowie’s growing popularity d