David Bowie (July 16, 1977) Back with Eno Melody Maker Cover.

This Melody Maker cover story, published on Saturday, July 16, 1977, announces David Bowie’s renewed collaboration with Brian Eno, following their groundbreaking work on Low. The headline — “Bowie Back with Eno” — highlights Bowie’s creative resurgence and his simultaneous venture into film, portraying a painter in the upcoming movie The Wally.

Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 16 1977 Country: United Kingdom

The article details Bowie’s continued experimentation in Berlin, where he and Eno were developing new material that would later define the “Berlin Trilogy.” It notes Eno’s synthesizer contributions and Bowie’s evolving artistic identity, bridging music and film. The accompanying photograph captures Bowie performing at a keyboard, focused and intense — emblematic of his minimalist, avant‑garde phase.

By mid‑1977, Bowie was deep into his European creative period, blending electronic innovation with introspective lyricism. His partnership with Eno reshaped modern music, influencing post‑punk and ambient genres. This Melody Maker issue documents a pivotal moment in that transformation.

Source: Melody Maker, London, England, July 16 1977. All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non‑commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.