A concise news item from New Musical Express (NME) dated 6 May 1972, announcing David Bowie’s forthcoming UK tour and the release of his landmark album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 6, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News Brief / Tour Announcement Title: Bowie tour, new album THE STORY This short NME piece reveals that David Bowie will soon hit the road and release h

A major feature article from New Musical Express (NME) dated 6 May 1972, examining the intense teen-idol phenomenon surrounding David Cassidy at the peak of his global fame. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 6, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Article (Page 41) Title: The Cassidy Phenomenon THE STORY This in-depth NME piece analyses the extraordinary rise of David Cassidy, exploring the hysteria of his predominantly female fa

This NME page from May 6 1972 presents a collage of live‑music adverts and concert listings across Britain, capturing the full sweep of the early‑’70s touring circuit. At the top left, David Bowie and The Riders are billed at Hemel Hempstead Pavilion for Sunday 7 May, marking one of Bowie’s transitional live appearances between Hunky Dory and the forthcoming Ziggy Stardust era.

Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 15, 1972 Article Context & Main Highlights “FREE REFORM FOR FEB TOUR” Release Date: Week ending January 15, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Main front-page story announcing the reformation of the band Free. Key Content Free (Paul Rodgers, Andy Fraser, Simon Kirke, Paul Kossoff) were set to return with a major British tour starting in February. The article details reunion plans, upcoming dates, and venue

A candid interview feature from New Musical Express (NME) dated 22 May 1971, continuing the “Chat-In” series with Elton John during his North American tour. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 22, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Page 13 – Chat-In Feature Title: Chat-In with Elton John Part Two Writer: Martin K. Webb THE STORY In this second part of the interview, Elton John speaks openly with Martin K. Webb in Vancouver about rock ’n’

By spring 1971, the UK charts reflected a blend of pop, rock, and soul influences.  

A vibrant full-page advertisement from New Musical Express dated 16 May 1970, promoting the ambitious 8-day Extravaganza 70 music and fashion festival at Olympia, London SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 16, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement Title: Extravaganza 70 – 8 Day Music & Fashion Festival THE STORY This eye-catching NME advert announces “Extravaganza 70”, an ambitious week-long event (29 May – 6 June 19

A front‑page cover from New Musical Express dated May 13 1967, showcasing John’s Children and their single Desdemona. The design captures the height of British pop’s psychedelic transition, with bold monochrome typography and four photographic headshots of the band arranged in a striking composition. The issue also highlights contemporary chart acts including Sandie Shaw, The Mama’s and The Papa’s, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and The Monkees.