David Bowie and The Spiders From Mars performed at Cleveland Music Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 22, 1972. The show was the 59th performance of the Ziggy Stardust Tour, which had begun on January 29, 1972. The Cleveland concert also marked the opening night of Bowie’s first American tour. The 3,000-capacity venue sold out in just two days, largely due to the efforts of Denny Sanders, music director, and Billy Bass, programme director at WMMS Radio. Through repeated ai

Promotional newspaper advertisement for David Bowie’s concert at the Greyhound in Croydon, supported by Roxy Music. PUBLICATION: Date: June 24, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Gig Advertisement Title: DAVID BOWIE at GREYHOUND THE STORY Large bold advert for David Bowie (with the Spiders from Mars) performing on Sunday, June 25, 1972 at the Greyhound, Park Lane, Croydon, with support from Roxy Music and DJ Rick Hawkins CONTEXT AND NOTES This advert promoted a key

PUBLICATION: Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Concert Advertisement Title: DAVID BOWIE at Friars Civic Hall THE STORY Large eye-catching advert for Wednesday, June 21st, 8 p.m. at Friars Civic Hall, Dunstable. Billed as “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, the show features David Bowie with the Spiders from Mars and special guests from the U.S.A. — Flamin’ Groovies. Tickets were priced at 65p in advance or 75p on the door. CONTEXT AND NOTES This advert pro

Barbara Drillsma’s review of David Bowie’s performance at Liverpool Stadium during his early Ziggy Stardust British tour. PUBLICATION: Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Live Review Title: DAVID BOWIE THE STORY The review praises Bowie’s superb form at the second gig of his current British tour. It describes his flamboyant multi-coloured sequinned suit, powerful performance with Mick Ronson, and highlights numbers such as “Hang On To Yourself”, “Zig

Bold promotional advertisement for David Bowie with the Spiders from Mars performing at Friars Civic Hall in Dunstable, supported by Flamin’ Groovies. PUBLICATION: Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Concert Advertisement Title: DAVID BOWIE at Friars Civic Hall THE STORY Large eye-catching advert for the Wednesday, June 21st show at Civic Hall, Dunstable. It bills David Bowie & The Spiders from Mars with special guests Flamin’ Groovies. Tickets were a