A detailed NME feature examining David Bowie’s 1976 world tour, his evolving stage persona, and the artistic influences shaping the Thin White Duke era. A rare contemporary snapshot of Bowie at a moment of intense transformation.

A Rolling Stone Station To Station Tour Tease Published in the US on January 15, 1976, Rolling Stone’s one-page article “Bowie To Tour” announced David Bowie’s upcoming 1976 North American tour in support of his forthcoming album Station to Station. The piece detailed the plans for Bowie’s return to the stage after his Berlin retreat, highlighting the Thin White Duke persona and the anticipation for the new sound. Article Overview Publication Details Magazine: Rolling Stone

A Scrapbook Manchester Hardrock Spotlight Published in the UK on January 6, 1973, article “Like a Regular Superstar” captured David Bowie’s commanding performance at Manchester Hard Rock — red lights, red jumpsuit, and 3,000 cheering fans as the Spiders launched into “Let’s Spend The Night Together.” A vivid snapshot of Bowie’s unstoppable Ziggy Stardust era ascent. Article Overview Publication Details Magazine: Scrapbook (UK). Date: January 6, 1973. Format: Concert review

Bowie's Ziggy Tour Power-Cut Moment Published in the UK on June 10, 1972, Melody Maker’s one-page concert review “He's Come a Long Way” covered the 32nd show of David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust Tour at Liverpool Boxing Stadium (the world’s first purpose-built boxing venue, opened 1932, demolished 1980s). The band was the Spiders from Mars: David Bowie (vocals, guitar), Mick Ronson (lead guitar), Trevor Bolder (bass), and Mick "Woody" Woodmansey (drums). A power cut interrupted Ja

The first gig of the Ziggy Stardust tour took place at Aylesbury Friars in the Borough Assembly Hall January 29, 1972 featuring Bowie with his backing group the Spiders from Mars: (not billed) guitarist Mick Ronson, bassist Trevor Bolder, and drummer Mick Woodmansey. Audio engineer Robin Mayhew had been working on the PA and sound equipment since the end of the previous year and was the principal sound engineer for the entire tour. Unlike typical rock concerts at the time, th

On 19 March 1970, David Bowie played a quiet acoustic set at the Three Tuns — his final performance at the pub that had nurtured the Beckenham Arts Lab. Two days later, a small newspaper advert marked the moment in print, a fleeting reminder of a night that quietly closed one era and ushered in the next.