Bowie's Rebel Rebel Single Drop The news article in Sounds (February 2, 1974) reported that David Bowie’s new RCA single “Rebel Rebel” was released on February 8. It stated Bowie was reportedly leaving Britain for New York shortly after the single’s release to start work on a stage revue titled “The 1980 Floor Show,” the present working title for his adaptation of George Orwell’s novel “1984,” set to premiere in London’s West End later in the year. Bowie was currently recordi

Bowie's Inimitable Diamond Dogs Shoot On January 30, 1974, a photo session for David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs album took place, captured by photographer Terry O'Neill. O'Neill later recalled: "I had shot the dog first and then a few frames of Bowie posing in his inimitable way - which was at ease but totally in control. Then I said, 'What about trying one with you and the dog?' Just as I started shooting, the bloody dog leapt up into the air towards the camera. It was quite aggre

Bowie's 1980 Floor Show NYC Prep Published in the UK on January 26, 1974, New Musical Express’s one-page article “U.S. Stay to Set Up Revue” reported that David Bowie would leave Britain in mid-February to spend several months in New York, where he would work on preparations for his stage revue titled The 1980 Floor Show. This was the provisional name for his musical adaptation of George Orwell’s novel 1984, previously exclusively reported by NME as set to premiere in London’

Lulu’s "The Man Who Sold The World", a one-page advert in New Musical Express, January 19, 1974.

Studio 2, Olympic Studios, 117 Church Road Barnes, South West London, England During the Diamond Dogs sessions on January 24, 1974 visitors included Mick Jagger, Pete Townshend, Ronnie Wood, and Rod Stewart, who contributed an uncredited sample from the opening track of Coast To Coast: Overtures And Beginners, The Faces' live album released two weeks earlier. Bowie used the crowd's roar and Rod Stewart's "Hey!" greeting for the beginning of 'Diamond Dogs'.

Bowie's 1974 Music Star Spotlight Published in the UK on January 19, 1974, Music Star Magazine’s one-page article “Bowie Music Star” featured David Bowie at the height of his Ziggy Stardust fame. Publication Details Magazine: Music Star (UK). Date: January 19, 1974. Format: One-page poster

Lulu's Bowie-Produced NME Promo Published in the UK on January 19, 1974, New Musical Express’s one-page advert promoted Lulu’s new single “The Man Who Sold The World” backed with “Watch That Man.” The ad highlighted that both tracks were produced and arranged by David Bowie and Mick Ronson for Mainman, positioning it as a major Bowie-related release. Marketed by Polydor Limited (catalogue: 2001 490), it was described as a product of Chelsea Record Corporation. Advert Text LUL

The Tour That Hit NME Teazers Published in the UK on January 17, 1974, New Musical Express’s article “Bowie UK Dates” detailed David Bowie’s upcoming tour plans and the latest news surrounding his career. The piece confirmed the continuation of all scheduled European and English dates (April–May) despite Bowie’s recent termination of business dealings with lawyer/adviser Michael Lippman. It announced rehearsals in Jamaica at Keith Richards’ house (with Keith absent), featuri

Bowie's Lippman Management Break Published in the UK on January 17, 1974, Melody Maker’s one-page article “Bowie In Surprise Split” announced David Bowie’s sudden parting with his lawyer/manager Michael Lippman. In a brief statement issued by Bowie’s public relations firm on Thursday, Bowie confirmed Lippman no longer represented him in any capacity. Inquiries about business matters were to be directed to Patrick Gibbons, a longtime Bowie associate who had previously worked f

Bowie's Cover Album US Push Published in the US on January 17, 1974, Rolling Stone’s one-page advert promoted David Bowie’s Pinups — his seventh studio album, a collection of covers of his favourite 1960s songs. The ad highlighted the album’s nostalgic glam-rock take on tracks by The Pretty Things, The Kinks, The Who, Them, Pink Floyd, The Yardbirds, The Easybeats, and more, positioning it as a bold celebration of British rock history during Bowie’s peak Ziggy-era fame. Adver