A striking full-page promotional advertisement in Melody Maker for David Bowie’s single “Starman” and his forthcoming album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, featuring the iconic Ziggy Stardust illustration. PUBLICATION: Melody Maker Date: June 3, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: DAVID BOWIE THE STORY This classic ad promotes the single “Starman” while heavily teasing the upcoming concept album and th

A feature article in Melody Maker focusing on Ron Wood’s burgeoning interest in filmmaking, alongside his role as guitarist in The Faces. PUBLICATION: Melody Maker Date: June 2, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Title: RON WOOD MOVIE MAKER THE STORY The piece explores Ron Wood’s creative ventures beyond music, particularly his passion for making films and home movies. It includes a large portrait of a smiling Ron Wood and discusses his artistic side during

A quarter-page advertisement from the June 12, 1970 issue of Melody Maker promoting David Bowie’s single “Memory of a Free Festival,” featuring a striking illustrated portrait of Bowie. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 12, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement (quarter page) Title: David Bowie’s MEMORY OF A FREE FESTIVAL THE STORY The ad prominently displays the title “David Bowie’s MEMORY OF A FREE FESTIVAL” with the tagline “is a single you won’t f