David Bowie (July 4, 1973) “NO MORE CONCERTS” Burton Mail

“NO MORE CONCERTS” BOWIE SHOCKS FANS 

Front-page news story reporting David Bowie’s dramatic announcement that he was quitting live concerts.

Publication: Burton Mail

(Burton Daily Mail)

Date: Wednesday, July 4, 1973

Pop star David Bowie shocked fans by quitting the pop concert scene. He stated he would still make records but planned to concentrate on films and writing. The news stunned the audience who packed Hammersmith Odeon for his show the previous night. At the end of the performance, he told the crowd: “This is my last concert ever. There won’t be another.”

Notable Details

The announcement came at the peak of Ziggy Stardust fever during his major 1973 UK tour. This marked one of the most famous “retirements” in rock history, as Bowie retired the Ziggy persona on stage.

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