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