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📰 Martian Invasion – Article: Feb. 1976
A detailed Record Mirror profile tracing how Trevor Bolder rebuilt the Spiders From Mars after the Bowie era. The article follows the band’s re‑formation, early struggles, debut album, and plans for touring and recording in 1976.

David Bowie
Feb 28, 19763 min read


📰 Spiders From Mars – Album Advert: Feb 1976
A bold, sci‑fi‑styled one‑page advert from Melody Maker promoting the Spiders From Mars’ self‑titled debut album — a rare and fascinating artefact from the band’s brief post‑Ziggy chapter.

David Bowie
Feb 21, 19762 min read


📰 Spiders From Mars – Advert: Feb. 1976
A one‑page Melody Maker advert promoting the Spiders From Mars’ debut album and new single.

David Bowie
Feb 14, 19762 min read


The Spiders From Mars: White Man, Black Man Single Review (1975)
David Bowie/The Spiders from Mars White Man, Black Man Single Review dated November 15, 1975. THE SPIDERS FROM MARS: "Black Man White Man" (Pye). Trevor Bolder (or "Boulder", as he apparently now wishes to be known) plays remarkably sturdy bass, but good bass playing alone has rarely saved an otherwise poor record, and this record is so poor that it should file bankruptcy papers. It was written by the two new Spiders, who could well have organised a more promising debut. One

David Bowie
Nov 15, 19751 min read


White Man, Black Man Single (1975)
Spiders From Mars Reboot The Spiders From Mars’s “White Man, Black Man” was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 14, 1975, on PYE Records (catalogue: 7N 45549). Backed with “Nation Poll,” this post-Bowie glam-funk strut and moody B-side (both written by Black, McDonald, produced by Dennis McKay & the band), were issued in push-out centre, solid centre, and promo variants. No UK chart entry. Issued in paper labels, company sleeve, promo with large A and 14-1

David Bowie
Nov 14, 19752 min read
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