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David Bowie (June 22, 1974) “Diamond Dogs” Single Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK)
Powerful promotional advertisement for David Bowie’s new single “Diamond Dogs”, taken from his groundbreaking album of the same name. PUBLICATION: Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Single Advertisement Title: DIAMOND DOGS THE STORY The striking ad features the iconic black-and-white image of Bowie in a raw, animalistic pose — shirtless with dramatic makeup and intense stare — promoting the new single “Diamond Dogs” as taken from the top-selling UK
David Bowie
Jun 22, 1974
David Bowie (June 22, 1974) Melody Maker – Reader’s Letter “Bowie’s gone to the dogs!”
The June 22, 1974 issue of Melody Maker features a strongly critical reader’s letter titled “Bowie’s gone to the dogs!” from Michael Henderson of New House, Repton, Derby, attacking David Bowie’s recent output and artistic direction. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Letters / Mailbag (LP Winner) THE STORY The letter responds to another reader’s praise of Bowie, arguing that since the success of Ziggy Stardust, Bow
David Bowie
Jun 22, 1974
David Bowie (June 15, 1974) “Mott, Bowie, Free, Roxy – and now Cockney Rebel” Feature – Melody Maker
The June 15, 1974 edition of Melody Maker features a major article on the thriving British rock scene, highlighting David Bowie’s influence alongside Mott the Hoople, Roxy Music, and the rising Cockney Rebel. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Music Feature THE STORY The piece discusses the current state of British rock, spotlighting Bowie’s impact and the success of acts like Mott the Hoople and Roxy Music, while i
David Bowie
Jun 15, 1974
David Bowie (June 15, 1974) – NME Charts – Diamond Dogs No.1 Album
The NME Charts page in the June 15, 1974 issue shows David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs holding the No.1 position on the UK Albums chart. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Charts (Page 50) THE STORY The charts list (week ending Tuesday, June 11, 1974) confirms David Bowie – Diamond Dogs at No.1 on the UK Albums chart. Also notable on the page: Sparks at No.2 with “This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us” on
David Bowie
Jun 15, 1974
David Bowie (June 15, 1974) “Diamond Dogs” Two-Page Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK)
Spectacular two-page promotional spread for David Bowie’s album Diamond Dogs, featuring iconic surreal artwork and bold marketing as the top-selling album in the UK. PUBLICATION: Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Two-Page Advertisement Spread Title: THE YEAR OF THE DIAMOND DOGS THE STORY The dramatic spread showcases Guy Peellaert’s groundbreaking artwork with Bowie in a powerful, animalistic pose surrounded by grotesque figures. It proudly declare
David Bowie
Jun 15, 1974
NME (June 15, 1974) – Thrills (Social Events & Scandal Column)
NME delivers the latest music industry gossip with the headline “Britain’s brightest ditched by Yanks” focusing on Virgin Records and various UK acts being affected by American business decisions. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Thrills (Page 33) THE STORY The page reports on Virgin Records facing difficulties with American partners, artists being dropped or affected by US market decisions, stories i
David Bowie
Jun 15, 1974
David Bowie & Roy Wood (June 8, 1974) “AMERICA” – Disc UK
A page from Disc magazine featuring a preview of David Bowie’s upcoming Diamond Dogs tour alongside an article on Roy Wood’s latest musical ventures, capturing the vibrant British music scene of the era. Publication: Disc Date: June 8, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News / Features page Title: BOWIE TOUR PREVIEW THE STORY The page prominently displays a “BOWIE TOUR PREVIEW” for his post-retirement North American tour starting in Montreal, detailing the Diamond
David Bowie
Jun 8, 1974
David Bowie (June 8, 1974) “GASBAG” – New Musical Express (UK)
reader questions, opinions, and music scene commentary, including references to David Bowie and the broader 1974 rock landscape. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 8, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Letters / Reader column Title: GASBAG THE STORY This page features the NME reader column “GASBAG,” packed with letters from fans and responses covering various topics in the 1974 music scene. The layout includes a prominent black-and-white photograph o
David Bowie
Jun 8, 1974
David Bowie (June 8, 1974) “Sensation: Bowie’s plans revealed...” – NME UK
David Bowie’s upcoming stage fashion direction for the Diamond Dogs era — moving away from the extravagant Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane looks toward sophisticated, well-tailored French and Italian suits, marking a major sartorial shift. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 8, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News / Feature page (front section) Title: Sensation: Bowie’s new sartorial plans revealed... THE STORY The article, written by Lisa Robinson
David Bowie
Jun 8, 1974
David Bowie (June 6, 1974) “Diamond Dogs” Advertisement – Rolling Stone (US)
Full-page promotional advertisement for David Bowie’s album Diamond Dogs, featuring a provocative and surreal illustration of Bowie. Date: June 6, 1974 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement Title: Diamond Dogs THE STORY The dramatic ad shows David Bowie in a striking, androgynous pose — shirtless with a dog-like lower body — surrounded by grotesque, stylized figures in a dark, dystopian setting. It promotes Diamond Dogs as “A new album by Bowie” with
David Bowie
Jun 6, 1974
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