David Bowie (May 18, 1974) Bowie Backs Todd – Melody Maker News Feature

David Bowie makes his first public appearance in New York, turning out to support Todd Rundgren at Carnegie Hall while preparing for his Diamond Dogs US tour.

SOURCE DETAILS

Publication: Melody Maker

Date: May 18, 1974

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: News / Feature

THE STORY

This news item reports that David Bowie and Bette Midler attended Todd Rundgren’s concert at Carnegie Hall. Bowie is described as looking casual in blue denims and is said to be in New York for six weeks rehearsing his new band for the upcoming US tour. The piece also mentions his forthcoming album Diamond Dogs.

CONTEXT & NOTES

May 1974 was a busy transitional period for Bowie. Fresh from the Diamond Dogs album sessions and the retirement of the Ziggy Stardust persona, he was preparing for a major US tour while maintaining a relatively low public profile in New York. This sighting was one of his first public appearances since arriving in the city.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: David Bowie spotted at Todd Rundgren concert

Era: 1974 – Diamond Dogs / Pre-tour period

Tone: Observational and gossipy Photography: None (text article) Audience: Melody Maker readers and Bowie fans

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

A single-column news/feature article with the headline “Bowie backs Todd”. The piece is written by Chris Charlesworth from New York and includes details about Bowie’s activities, his new band, and other music news of the week.

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