The article analyses Bowie’s transformation following his film role in The Man Who Fell to Earth and the release of Station to Station. Bell compares Bowie’s stage presence to Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and James Brown, suggesting that Bowie’s new persona blends sophistication with alien detachment. The review praises his vocal control and theatrical precision while questioning the emotional distance of his performance. The accompanying photographs capture Bowie’s stark, min

Alice Cooper’s New Musical Express cover feature and one‑page article from September 6, 1975, capturing his outrageous humour, chaotic charisma, and the gleefully grotesque theatrics that defined his mid‑’70s persona. The piece blends sharp interview insight with Creem-style irreverence, presenting Alice as both shock-rock ringmaster and witty, self-aware showman during the Welcome to My Nightmare era.

A full-page New Musical Express advertisement promoting Mott The Hoople’s new single “Monte Carlo” and their nationwide UK tour. The striking advert features a large, geometric “Mott” logo, the headline “their magnificent new single MONTE CARLO”, CBS catalogue number 3528, and a full list of September 1975 tour dates alongside a black-and-white group photograph of the band.

A major in-depth feature and reflection piece in New Musical Express by Charles Shaar Murray questioning the music industry’s (and fans’) relationship with David Bowie, tied to the releases of Diamond Dogs and David Live. PUBLICATION Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: August 2, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Platters / Feature Title: Did we use him? Did we abuse him? THE STORY The article examines whether the industry and public have exploited Bowie’s

Full-page promotional advertisement in New Musical Express for David Bowie’s new single “Young Americans”, featuring a striking atmospheric portrait of Bowie. PUBLICATION Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: March 1, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: YOUNG AMERICANS — A New Single From DAVID BOWIE THE STORY This powerful ad promotes the title track of Bowie’s upcoming Young Americans album (his first major foray into “plas

A New Musical Express news item announcing Alice Cooper’s upcoming British tour for summer 1975, featured within the paper’s Tour News Special section. The article confirms Cooper’s first UK visit in over eighteen months and his debut as a solo performer following the breakup of the original Alice Cooper Group. It situates the tour as part of a full European schedule supporting his new album Welcome to My Nightmare.

This New Musical Express article from August 31 1974, written by Fred Dellar, announces the forthcoming release of a David Bowie live album recorded during his Diamond Dogs tour. The piece highlights Bowie’s collaboration with producer Tony Visconti, marking a new creative phase following his earlier work with Ken Scott. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: 31 August 1974 Country: United Kingdom Dellar reports that Tony Visconti, known for producing Bowie’s The Man W

This NME feature from August 24 1974, written by Charles Shaar Murray, reviews George Tremlett’s twin Futura biographies The David Bowie Story and The Osmonds Story. The article captures the sharp, witty tone of mid‑1970s music journalism, contrasting Bowie’s artistic depth with the pop polish of the Osmonds. Publication: NME (New Musical Express) Date: August 24 1974 Country: United Kingdom The column opens with Murray’s trademark humour, introducing Tremlett’s books as part

This brief New Musical Express news item from August 1974 announces Dana Gillespie’s upcoming promotional tour across Britain’s regional radio stations, accompanied by Angela Bowie. The tour supports Gillespie’s new single “Andy Warhol,” written by David Bowie and originally featured on his Hunky Dory album. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 10 1974 Country: United Kingdom The clipping reports that Dana Gillespie, a close associate of David Bowie and part of the

This New Musical Express column from August 1974, written by Lisa Robinson under her regular “Americana” banner, captures the vibrant New York music scene through gossip, performance notes, and celebrity encounters. The headline “Studs with Everything” reflects Robinson’s witty, conversational style as she reports on Bowie, the Jackson Five, and other stars dominating the summer circuit. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 10 1974 Country: United Kingdom The colum