This Melody Maker cover insert from May 8 1976 documents David Bowie’s theatrical arrival at London’s Victoria Station, marking his return to Britain for the Station to Station tour.

This Melody Maker feature by Michael Watts, published May 8 1976, documents David Bowie’s triumphant return to British stages during the Station to Station tour.

This opening half of Allan Jones’s retrospective feature The David Bowie Story was published on the eve of Bowie’s Wembley concerts during the Isolar tour. The headline dominates the spread in bold block type, accompanied by the sub‑heading: “On the eve of Bowie’s series of Wembley concerts, Allan Jones looks back at his career.”

A full-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting Alice Cooper’s “Welcome to My Nightmare” UK shows at Wembley Empire Pool (11–12 September) and Liverpool Empire (14 September). The striking advert highlights the theatrical extravagance of the tour and features the classic monster imagery that defined the era.

Alice Cooper’s one‑page Melody Maker advert from September 6, 1975, promoting his hard‑hitting, theatrical brand of shock‑rock with the swagger of a headline act turning metal into spectacle. The striking full-page piece announces sold-out UK shows with special guests Heavy Metal Kids and highlights the upcoming single “Ain’t Nothing But A House Party / You Got Me Rollin’”.

This Melody Maker full‑page advertisement from May 17, 1975 promotes Images, the budget‑priced double‑album compilation of early David Bowie recordings issued by Decca. Presented as part of the “3 Rock Giants” series, the advert positions Bowie alongside Cat Stevens and Duane Eddy, highlighting Decca’s catalogue‑driven marketing strategy during the mid‑1970s. The campaign emphasised affordability, with the two‑record set priced at £2.50, or £2.99 on tape, appealing to new lis

A prominent front-page news/feature from Melody Maker dated May 26, 1974, highlighting David Bowie’s involvement in Mick Ronson’s solo career. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 26, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Page / News Feature THE STORY The article announces that Mick Ronson is set to play two major dates at London’s Rainbow Theatre in February 1975, with strong speculation that David Bowie will join him on stage. It covers Ronson’s

A detailed album review from Melody Maker dated May 25, 1974, written by Michael Watts (MW), examining David Bowie’s new album Diamond Dogs. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 25, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Review Writer: Michael Watts (MW) THE STORY The review discusses Bowie’s Diamond Dogs, describing it as a sleek, conceptual work with a well-defined marketing device. It explores the album’s dark, Orwellian vision and post-apocalyp

David Bowie makes his first public appearance in New York, turning out to support Todd Rundgren at Carnegie Hall while preparing for his Diamond Dogs US tour. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 18, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News / Feature THE STORY This news item reports that David Bowie and Bette Midler attended Todd Rundgren’s concert at Carnegie Hall. Bowie is described as looking casual in blue denims and is said to be in New York for s

A major two-page profile on David Bowie and his powerful management company MainMan during the Diamond Dogs era. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 18, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Two-page feature THE STORY This in-depth spread examines David Bowie’s rise and the crucial role of his management company MainMan, led by Tony De Fries. The article portrays De Fries as a key figure in building Bowie’s career and business empire, with commentary on