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,

Full-page promotional advertisement in Melody Maker for David Bowie’s new RCA single “Be My Wife” (coupled with the instrumental “Speed of Life”), taken from the album Low. PUBLICATION Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 18, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: DAVID BOWIE — HIS NEW SINGLE ‘BE MY WIFE’ THE STORY This clean, minimalist advertisement features large blue “DAVID BOWIE” lettering and a striking profile photograph of Bowi

Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 3, 1976 Feature article criticising BBC Radio One’s programming balance, focusing on excessive talk and insufficient music. Key Content The piece features an interview with Derek Chinnery, head of Radio One, who defends the station’s approach. He explains the challenges of balancing music with talk, the need for variety, and how the station operates. The article questions whether Radio One provides enough music for its listeners or if it h

Melody Maker – July 3, 1976 TOP OF THE POPS feature One-page article covering the BBC Television Centre recording of Top of the Pops Article Highlights The article questions whether Top of the Pops has become “just a boring plug show?” It details the filming day at the BBC Television Centre in London on a Wednesday, featuring performances and appearances by David Bowie, Rod Stewart, and others. The piece discusses the production of the show, including the set, atmosphere, and

A major album review in Melody Maker praising David Bowie’s Station to Station, with the standout headline “Bowie stands alone.” Publication: Melody Maker Date: January 24, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: New Albums / Review Section Title: Bowie stands alone THE STORY The review highlights Bowie’s unique artistic position in the music scene, discussing his latest work (Station to Station) and its blend of soul, rock, and experimental elements. It includes commen

This extensive Melody Maker feature catches David Bowie during the Young Americans and “Fame” period, reflecting on the American success that had finally brought his music to a much broader audience. The interview ranges across “Fame”, “Young Americans”, The Man Who Fell To Earth, discarded recordings and Bowie’s changing approach to performance, while also documenting a television appearance alongside Cher. Publication: Melody Maker Date: October 25, 1975 Country: United Kin

The 9 August 1975 issue of Melody Maker carries a full-page advertisement for Alice Cooper’s exclusive British dates under the banner “The Alice Cooper Show ‘Welcome to my Nightmare’.” Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 9, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Presented by Harvey Goldsmith for John Smith Entertainments, the advert announces exclusive British dates starring Alice Cooper. Empire Pool, Wembley is listed for 11–12 September at 8 pm (tickets £2.50 / £2.00 / £1.50) and

Highly critical review of the David Bowie compilation album Images (a double album of his pre-fame 1966–1967 recordings), dismissing much of the material as “comic inanity”. PUBLICATION: Date: June 14, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Albums / Review (Page 37) Title: EARLY BOWIE: comic inanity CONTEXT AND NOTES By mid-1975, Bowie was at the height of his fame following the Young Americans era. This Melody Maker review reflects the common critical attitude toward

David Bowie (March 29, 1975) “Young Americans” – Full-Page Album Advertisement – Melody Maker (UK) PUBLICATION Publication: Melody Maker Date: March 29, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: DAVID BOWIE’S NEW ALBUM — YOUNG AMERICANS IS OUT NOW THE STORY The ad features a moody, atmospheric black & white portrait of Bowie (same image used in the single campaign) with the simple, effective text announcing the album’s immediate availabil

A major feature and live/stage review in Melody Maker discussing David Bowie’s bold move into soul music, featuring a striking onstage photograph of him in full “soul take-off” mode. PUBLICATION Publication: Melody Maker Date: March 15, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Review Title: Bowie: ain’t no soul ... THE STORY The piece examines Bowie’s transition into soul/funk with Young Americans, questioning and analysing his authenticity and artistic intenti