David Bowie & Iggy Pop (May 21, 1977) Rich Man, Poor Man - NME

A major two-page feature from New Musical Express dated May 21, 1977, featuring a candid conversation between David Bowie and Iggy Pop.

SOURCE DETAILS

Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 21, 1977

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Two-page feature

THE STORY

This article presents a revealing TV interview between David Bowie and Iggy Pop. The pair discuss Iggy’s solo career, their working relationship, punk rock, stage personas, and personal struggles. Bowie appears supportive and thoughtful, while Iggy is candid and intense. The piece is titled “Rich Man, Poor Man” and includes the memorable exchange about their contrasting lifestyles and artistic ambitions.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

In 1977, Bowie was helping revive Iggy Pop’s career after producing The Idiot. This NME feature captures a rare joint public appearance during a pivotal time for both artists — Bowie in his Berlin period and Iggy emerging from years of chaos into a new creative phase.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: David Bowie and Iggy Pop joint TV interview feature Era: 1977 – Berlin period / Iggy Pop solo comeback Tone: Candid and insightful Photography: Black-and-white portraits of Bowie and Iggy Audience: UK rock music readers

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

A two-page NME spread with the bold headline “RICH MAN, POOR MAN” and the sub-head “Bowie and Iggy get together on TV”. The layout includes multiple columns of transcribed dialogue, several photographs of both artists, and a casual, conversational tone typical of late-1970s NME.

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