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

A David Bowie Record Mirror Gratitude Published in the UK on January 6, 1973, Record Mirror’s small article Article Overview Publication Details Magazine: Record Mirror (UK). Date: January 6, 1973. Format: Small article. Do you have this Record Mirror article in your archive? Share in the comments!

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Bowie’s glam empire explodes – Circus celebrates the Ziggy revolution! one-page album review in Circus Magazine, January 1, 1973. David Bowie-Space Oddity (RCA) -The Man Who Sold The World (RCA) Bowie people rejoice! Those hard-to-find Mercury albums have been re-issued by RCA Victor Rec-ords and Tapes. These two albums, which were both recorded in early 1969 and issued a year apart (Space Oddity in mid-1969, The Man Who Sold The World in early 1971), are probably the best tw

David Bowie and The Spiders commenced a brief UK tour at the end of 1972 with a triumphant homecoming performance at the Rainbow Theatre on December 24. They were enjoying significantly greater chart recognition since their previous visit, with "The Jean Genie" having just entered the Top 20 on its way to reaching number 2 in the UK singles chart. David recalled this series of shows and the Rainbow gig in Mick Rock's book, Moonage Daydream: "We did a short tour of the UK betw

Ziggy’s Christmas toy drive – fans fill a truck for Dr Barnardo’s! David Bowie and The Spiders kicked off a short UK tour at the end of 1972 with a triumphant homecoming show at the Rainbow Theatre, on December 24, they were enjoying much greater chart recognition since previously being in the country and The Jean Genie had just entered the Top 20 on its way to 2 in the UK singles chart. David recalled this batch of shows and the Rainbow gig fondly in Mick Rock’s book, Moonag

The Jean Genie storms the charts – RCA celebrates their returning superstar! David Bowie’s The Jean Genie , a one-page advert in Scrapbook, December 16, 1972. Bowie's current Hit Single "THE JEAN GENIE" RСA Records and Tapes Mel Bush presents David Bowie at Dec 24 Rainbow Theatre, London Dec 28 Manchester, Hardrock Jan 5 Green's Playhouse, Glasgow (Matinee & Evening) Jan 6 Empire Theatre, Edinburgh Jan 7 Newcastle City Hall Jan 9 Preston Guild Hall Promoted by Mike O'Shea

A Jean Genie Rainbow Return Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Melody Maker’s full-page advert screamed BOWIE'S BACK! — announcing David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust UK Christmas tour and the release of his new single “The Jean Genie.” The tour kicked off December 24 at London’s Rainbow Theatre, hitting Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Preston. A triumphant glam-rock victory lap. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker (UK). Date: December 9

The Surprising Origin of Simple Minds' Name, Inspired by a David Bowie Lyric. “The Jean Genie” by David Bowie, released as a single in November 1972 and included on his 1973 album Aladdin Sane. Written by Bowie and produced by Ken Scott, it was inspired by a riff from The Yardbirds’ cover of “I’m a Man” and lyrically influenced by Bowie’s friend Iggy Pop, with references to Pop’s raw, rebellious persona and the beatnik vibe of New York City’s underground scene. The title is

A Major Tom Glam-Folk Resurrection Released as a vinyl LP reissue in the US on November 10, 1972, on RCA Victor (catalogue: LSP-4813), David Bowie’s Space Oddity — originally issued in the UK as David Bowie (1969) — was the first US release under the Space Oddity title. Produced by Gus Dudgeon (A1) and Tony Visconti (A2–B5) at Trident Studios, this 9-track folk-psych gem featured “Space Oddity,” “Letter To Hermione,” and “Cygnet Committee.” Issued in Hollywood, Indianapolis,