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

Strong critical reader’s letter published in Melody Maker reacting to David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs era and recent direction. PUBLICATION: Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Readers’ Letters Title: Bowie’s gone to the dogs! THE STORY Michael Henderson from Repton writes a passionate letter criticising Bowie’s shift towards more theatrical and commercial music, arguing that quality has “gone out of the window” since the Ziggy Stardust era. He contrasts D

Full-page promotional advertisement for the album The Beginning of Doves, a collection of Marc Bolan’s early pre-T. Rex material PUBLICATION: Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement (Page 26) Title: Marc Bolan – The Beginning of Doves THE STORY The striking ad features a large portrait of a young Marc Bolan and promotes the first official release of his formative early recordings. It highlights tracks from his Tyrannosaurus Rex era

The June 22, 1974 issue of Melody Maker features a strongly critical reader’s letter titled “Bowie’s gone to the dogs!” from Michael Henderson of New House, Repton, Derby, attacking David Bowie’s recent output and artistic direction. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Letters / Mailbag (LP Winner) THE STORY The letter responds to another reader’s praise of Bowie, arguing that since the success of Ziggy Stardust, Bow

Melody Maker announces Mott the Hoople and The Faces with Rod Stewart as the two main headliners for the Buxton Festival in July 1974. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Festival Announcement THE STORY The article confirms that Mott the Hoople will headline the first night (July 5) alongside Lindisfarne and the JSD Band, while The Faces with Rod Stewart will headline the second night (July 6). It includes ti

Spectacular two-page promotional spread for David Bowie’s album Diamond Dogs, featuring iconic surreal artwork and bold marketing as the top-selling album in the UK. PUBLICATION: Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Two-Page Advertisement Spread Title: THE YEAR OF THE DIAMOND DOGS THE STORY The dramatic spread showcases Guy Peellaert’s groundbreaking artwork with Bowie in a powerful, animalistic pose surrounded by grotesque figures. It proudly declare

This playful full-page advertisement from Melody Maker promotes Wizzard’s latest album while introducing Eddy & The Falcons, highlighting a free colour poster of Roy Wood and the new single “This Is The Story Of My Love (Baby)” Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 3, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement – Page 21 Title: Look mush — Wizzard’s new album introducing Eddy & The Falcons is a bit of a goer. THE STORY The advert uses a quirky, coll

Striking full-page promotional advertisement for David Bowie’s new single “Life on Mars?”, taken from the album Hunky Dory PUBLICATION Date: June 23, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Single Advertisement Title: Life on Mars THE STORY The dramatic ad features an iconic image of Bowie in his famous “MainMan” era outfit — one-legged pose, patterned top, and striking makeup — promoting “Life on Mars?” as the latest single, with a countdown on its release and availab

In-depth two-page-plus interview with Marc Bolan reflecting on his career, past work, and future direction. PUBLICATION: Date: June 23, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Major Feature / Interview (2+ pages) Title: Marc Bolan THE STORY Bolan speaks candidly about his artistic evolution, acknowledging that not all his past releases were strong, while discussing his desire to grow beyond simple rock ’n’ roll. The feature covers his views on fame, the glam scene, an