A highly entertaining and sharply written live review from 1989 capturing Tin Machine’s raw, high-energy performance at the London Town & Country Club, with Steven Wells delivering a vivid, witty, and sometimes irreverent account of the band’s intense rock ‘n’ roll assault fronted by David Bowie during their early live outings. Publication: Melody Maker (or similar music weekly) Date: July 8, 1989 Section: Live Review / Concert Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Steve

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 19 1980 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News Feature Title: ‘Scary Monsters’ Is Bowie’s Newie This Melody Maker article announces David Bowie’s forthcoming album Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) and his new phase as both musician and actor. The piece highlights Bowie’s dual focus: the release of his next LP and his American stage debut in The Elephant Man. The article details that Scary Monsters was produced by B

Full-page promotional advertisement for David Bowie’s new album Lodger, featuring a dynamic and artistic photograph of Bowie Date: June 9, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement Title: LODGER THE STORY The ad displays a full-length image of David Bowie in an energetic, dramatic pose against a graph-paper grid background, promoting his latest studio album Lodger (catalogue BOW LP1). It uses a creative “POST CARD” layout design. CONTEXT AND NOTES

Full-page promotional advertisement in Melody Maker for David Bowie’s new album Lodger, the final part of the Berlin Trilogy. PUBLICATION: Melody Maker Date: June 2, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: LODGER — David Bowie New Album Available now THE STORY This dynamic ad features a striking full-body photograph of Bowie in a dramatic mid-movement pose against a grid background, promoting the immediate availability of Lodger. The a

A thoughtful and in-depth Melody Maker concert review by Michael Watts reflecting on David Bowie’s highly anticipated British tour, focusing on his powerful performance at London’s Earl’s Court and the overall impact of his evolving stage show during the late 1970s. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 9, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section: Concert Review / Tour Reflection Michael Watts provides a detailed reflection on David Bowie’s Britis

The advert features a warm, engaging live photograph of David Bowie smiling in a white sailor-style cap, microphone in hand, presenting him as charismatic, approachable and firmly in command of his late-1970s stage persona.

A feature by Chris Brazier reviewing David Bowie’s concert in Newcastle during his 1978 world tour, reflecting on his evolution from the Ziggy Stardust era to a more mature and theatrical performer. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 24, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Review page Title: Seriously, it’s Bowie THE STORY The article reports from Newcastle on Bowie’s British tour, discussing his stage presence, setlist, and artistic growth. It includes

A full-page promotional advertisement in Melody Maker for the new official “Book of Bowie” — a major publication featuring rare colour pictures, interviews, and in-depth analysis of his career PUBLICATION Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 10, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: BOOK OF BOWIE THE STORY The ad promotes a comprehensive new book on David Bowie with the tagline “All you ever wanted to know about Bowie…” It highlights

A major one-page feature in Melody Maker with the dramatic headline “Bowie: it’s a blackout!”, covering David Bowie’s recent activities, stage performances, and public image during his 1978 world tour. PUBLICATION: Melody Maker Date: June 3, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / News Page Title: Bowie: it’s a blackout! THE STORY The article discusses Bowie’s intense touring schedule, technical aspects of his live shows, and the “blackout” theme (possibly ref

This Melody Maker cover story, published on Saturday, July 16, 1977, announces David Bowie’s renewed collaboration with Brian Eno, following their groundbreaking work on Low. The headline — “Bowie Back with Eno” — highlights Bowie’s creative resurgence and his simultaneous venture into film, portraying a painter in the upcoming movie The Wally. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 16 1977 Country: United Kingdom The article details Bowie’s continued experimentation in Berlin,