In-depth profile of David Bowie by legendary photographer and writer Mick Rock during the explosive rise of the Ziggy Stardust era, capturing Bowie’s theatrical persona, philosophy, and life on the road. PUBLICATION: Rolling Stone Date: June 8, 1972 Country: United States Section / Pages: Feature Article (multi-page spread) Title: David Bowie Is Just Not Serious THE STORY Mick Rock’s extensive article follows David Bowie on tour in England, offering intimate observations of h

A striking full-page promotional advertisement in Melody Maker for David Bowie’s single “Starman” and his forthcoming album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, featuring the iconic Ziggy Stardust illustration. PUBLICATION: Melody Maker Date: June 3, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: DAVID BOWIE THE STORY This classic ad promotes the single “Starman” while heavily teasing the upcoming concept album and th

A classic teen magazine gossip and fan page titled “Eye Spy” featuring news and updates on popular artists of the era, including David Bowie, Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and others. PUBLICATION: Valentine Magazine Date: June 3, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Fan Gossip / News Page Title: Eye Spy THE STORY This page delivers light-hearted updates and fan-focused stories on current pop and rock stars. It includes mentions of David Bowie’s activities, Marc Bolan and T.Re

A classic illustrated tour poster from 1972 promoting David Bowie’s upcoming UK dates in support of his landmark album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, with his current single “Starman”. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Music press / tour poster (widely circulated in NME, Melody Maker etc.) Date: May/June 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Tour Advertisement / Poster Title: David Bowie – Ziggy Stardust Tour THE STORY This striking advert an

A full-page (or large) concert advertisement for David Bowie’s appearance at Ebbisham Hall, Epsom during the early Ziggy Stardust period. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Music Press Advertisement Date: May 27, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Concert Advertisement THE STORY This advert promotes a special live performance by David Bowie at Ebbisham Hall in Epsom on Saturday, May 27th. Tickets were priced at 50p with doors opening at 7.30 p.m. The show also featured su

A vintage concert advertisement announcing Bowie’s appearance at the Polytechnic of Central London, supported by Good Habit. The design reflects early‑1970s British gig‑listing typography — bold, functional, and direct. Polytechnic of Central London Artist: David Bowie Date: May 12, 1972 This advert promotes Bowie’s live performance at the Polytechnic of Central London, marking his only Central London appearance during the spring 1972 tour. The layout is simple yet striking

A concise regional gig advertisement from New Musical Express (NME) dated May 13 1972, promoting David Bowie’s concert at the Assembly Hall, Worthing during the early Ziggy Stardust era. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 13, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Concert Listings / Advertisement Title: David Bowie in Concert – Assembly Hall, Worthing THE STORY This straightforward advert announces David Bowie’s appearance at Worthing’s Ass

A clean, star-bordered concert advertisement promoting David Bowie’s appearance at the Hemel Hempstead Pavilion during the early days of his Ziggy Stardust era.

A concise news item from New Musical Express (NME) dated 6 May 1972, announcing David Bowie’s forthcoming UK tour and the release of his landmark album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 6, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News Brief / Tour Announcement Title: Bowie tour, new album THE STORY This short NME piece reveals that David Bowie will soon hit the road and release h

This NME page from May 6 1972 presents a collage of live‑music adverts and concert listings across Britain, capturing the full sweep of the early‑’70s touring circuit. At the top left, David Bowie and The Riders are billed at Hemel Hempstead Pavilion for Sunday 7 May, marking one of Bowie’s transitional live appearances between Hunky Dory and the forthcoming Ziggy Stardust era.