A significant piece of rock history has surfaced: an original 1972 concert handbill from David Bowie’s performance in Memphis, Tennessee, personally autographed by the Starman himself. Item Highlights Date: 1972 (during Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust era) Autographed: Hand-signed by David Bowie Venue: Memphis, Tennessee Format: Original handbill / promotional flyer Auction House: Heritage Auctions This rare artifact comes from one of Bowie’s groundbreaking early 1970s tours that help

(The Guitar Hero of Glam) Mick Ronson (born Michael Ronson, May 26, 1946 – April 29, 1993) was an English guitarist, songwriter, producer, and arranger. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of the glam rock era, he is best known for his groundbreaking work as David Bowie’s musical director and lead guitarist during the Ziggy Stardust period. His melodic, powerful, and theatrical playing style helped define the sound of 1970s rock. EARLY LIFE

The June 18, 1996 edition of the Telegraph and Argus looks back at the evolution of glam rock in a feature titled “Pretty boys to Pretty vacant”, highlighting T. Rex’s role in the movement alongside David Bowie and others. Publication: Telegraph and Argus Date: June 18, 1996 Country: United Kingdom Location: Bradford Section: Music Retrospective THE STORY The article reflects on the transformation of rock in the early 1970s, highlighting David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust era, his

Extensive two-page feature on David Bowie’s Cracked Actor tour of North America, focusing on his theatrical stage performance and reception in Canada. PUBLICATION: Date: June 29, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Live Review (Two-Page Spread) Title: Cracked Actor zaps Canuck Thespians THE STORY The article reviews Bowie’s dramatic stage show during the 1973 North American tour, highlighting his intense theatricality, elaborate staging, and powerful perfo

Striking full-page promotional advertisement for David Bowie’s new single “Life on Mars?”, taken from the album Hunky Dory PUBLICATION Date: June 23, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Single Advertisement Title: Life on Mars THE STORY The dramatic ad features an iconic image of Bowie in his famous “MainMan” era outfit — one-legged pose, patterned top, and striking makeup — promoting “Life on Mars?” as the latest single, with a countdown on its release and availab

Vibrant front cover of POPS WOP magazine featuring a striking close-up portrait of David Bowie during the Ziggy Stardust era. PUBLICATION: Date: June 23, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover (No.38) Title: POPS WOP THE STORY The colourful cover shows Bowie in dramatic close-up with his signature Ziggy-era red hair and makeup. Cover lines promote features on Roger Daltrey, Marc & Mickey, Gary Glitter, Thin Lizzy, plus articles on movies, popsters’ opinions

News feature on David Bowie’s upcoming British tour and new single, appearing in the “Rock” section of Melody Maker PUBLICATION: Date: June 9, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Rock News / Feature Title: David Bowie THE STORY The article discusses Bowie’s British tour dates, his rising international success, and teases a new single. It sits alongside a large illustrated advertisement for Paul Tapes / Faust Tapes and various other music news columns typical of ea

Iconic hexagonal poster for David Bowie and The Spiders From Mars’ two sold-out shows at Leeds University Union (later relocated to the Rollarena), marking one of the most memorable nights of the legendary Aladdin Sane / Ziggy Stardust era. PUBLICATION / ITEM: Date: June 2, 1973 / June 29, 1973 Venue: Leeds University Union / Rollarena, Leeds, UK Tour: Ziggy Stardust Tour Item: Original hexagonal concert poster (reproduced in exhibitions) THE STORY The striking poster feature

Iconic front cover of Let It Rock magazine featuring David Bowie during the peak of the Ziggy Stardust era, promoting an in-depth “Talk-In” interview. PUBLICATION: Date: June 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: THE DAVID BOWIE TALK-IN THE STORY The striking cover shows a close-up live shot of Bowie performing, with dramatic lighting and his Ziggy-era red hair and makeup. It highlights additional features on Dr. John, Atomic Rooster, Monkee Busines