David Bowie (June 24, 1978) “Seriously, it’s Bowie” – Melody Maker UK Music Paper

A feature by Chris Brazier reviewing David Bowie’s concert in Newcastle during his 1978 world tour, reflecting on his evolution from the Ziggy Stardust era to a more mature and theatrical performer.

Publication: 

Melody Maker

Date: June 24, 1978

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Feature / Review page Title: Seriously, it’s Bowie

THE STORY

The article reports from Newcastle on Bowie’s British tour, discussing his stage presence, setlist, and artistic growth. It includes multiple black & white photos of Bowie performing (arranged in a film-strip style), with detailed commentary on songs from Stage, Low, “Heroes”, and older classics like “Ziggy Stardust” and “Five Years.”

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This review comes during Bowie’s Stage / Low / “Heroes” era, a time when he was moving away from his earlier glam persona toward a more experimental and theatrical style. Melody Maker was one of the leading UK music papers, and this piece captures the critical respect Bowie commanded in the late 1970s.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: David Bowie 1978 World Tour – Newcastle concert review

Era: Low / Heroes / Stage era (1978) Tone: Analytical, appreciative, reflective Photography: Series of black & white live performance photos in film-strip layout Visual Motifs: Bold headline typography, classic dense 1970s music paper layout

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Full page from Melody Maker, June 24, 1978

• Large headline “Seriously, it’s Bowie”

• Chris Brazier byline with in-depth review text

• Vertical film-strip style photos of David Bowie performing

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