David Bowie (March 5, 1977) Bowie, Myths and Mystique – Melody Maker Feature

Publication: Melody Maker

Date: March 12, 1977

Writer: Chris Welch & Marc Bolan

A striking dual‑perspective portrait of David Bowie at a pivotal moment in his evolution — part myth, part method, part mirror held up by Marc Bolan himself. Melody Maker’s March 12, 1977 feature examines Bowie’s mystique with rare clarity, pairing Chris Welch’s analytical profile with a companion column by Marc Bolan. Together, they explore Bowie’s theatricality, his music‑hall roots, and the enigmatic aura that defined his early career. The piece captures Bowie in transition — post‑Ziggy, post‑plastic soul, and on the cusp of the Berlin era — offering both critical distance and personal warmth from a fellow glam icon.