📰 Studs With Everything - Article : Aug. 1974

A gossipy New York column by Lisa Robinson in NME, capturing David Bowie resting at the Sherry Netherland Hotel during a quiet moment amid his *Young Americans* era activities, alongside mentions of his bodyguard Stuey George and the bustling Manhattan music scene.

Bowie in New York — the Starman taking a breather while the city buzzes with rock ‘n’ roll energy.

New Musical Express

Date: August 10, 1974

Length: 4 min read

📰 Key Highlights

• David Bowie relaxing in New York at the Sherry Netherland Hotel

• Mention of his longtime bodyguard Stuey George

• Snapshot of the mid-70s New York rock scene with Jackson Five, Paul Simon, and others

• Lisa Robinson’s signature insider gossip style

• Early signs of Bowie’s deepening connection to American soul and funk culture

📰 Overview

Published on August 10, 1974, this “Americana” column by Lisa Robinson offers a lively slice of New York music life, with David Bowie featured as he takes time out in the city during a highly creative and transitional phase of his career.

📰 Source Details

Publication / Venue: New Musical Express (NME)

Date: August 10, 1974

Format: Gossip column / Scene report

Provenance Notes: Original 1974 NME page from the “Americana” section.

📰 The Story

Lisa Robinson paints a vivid picture of the New York scene, noting Bowie’s low-key stay at the Sherry Netherland with his bodyguard Stuey George. The column mixes Bowie updates with reports on the Jackson Five’s Madison Square Garden show, Paul Simon, and other stars, capturing the vibrant, star-studded atmosphere of 1974 Manhattan.

📰 Visual Archive

Black-and-white candid photos including a striking shot of a stylish young woman (likely from the New York scene) and other figures, with the large “Studs with Everything” headline dominating the layout.

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📰 Closing Notes

This fun August 1974 NME column perfectly bottles the excitement of David Bowie’s New York period — the moment the glam icon was immersing himself in the city’s soul scene while the rock press kept close tabs on his every move.

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