David Bowie (October 8, 1977) – “The Last Days Of David Bowie” Feature – New Musical Express.

Oct 7, 1977

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A major NME album feature examines David Bowie during one of the most dramatic transitions of his career, focusing on the end of one artistic phase and the emergence of another as Bowie continued to redefine his music, image and creative direction.

Publication: New Musical Express

Date: October 8, 1977

Country: United Kingdom

Appearing in NME's Albums section, this feature is headlined “The Last Days Of David Bowie” with the subtitle “(New Music Next Und Tag)”. The article centres on Bowie during his Berlin period, a time when his music was moving further away from conventional rock and into increasingly experimental territory.

The feature presents Bowie alongside members of his touring and recording circle, accompanied by a striking monochrome photograph. The article explores the changing nature of Bowie’s work, examining the evolution that had taken place from his earlier glam‑rock years through to his contemporary European‑influenced recordings.

Rather than looking backwards at past successes, the review focuses on Bowie’s continuing artistic reinvention, treating him as an artist in constant motion whose latest work was challenging expectations and redefining what mainstream rock audiences could accept.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Published during 1977, this feature appeared at a pivotal moment in David Bowie’s career. His Berlin‑era recordings were transforming perceptions of popular music and influencing a new generation of artists. NME's framing of the article as “The Last Days Of David Bowie” reflected the view that one creative identity was ending while another was emerging.

The piece captures the atmosphere of uncertainty, experimentation and innovation surrounding Bowie during one of the most influential periods of his recording career.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: David Bowie album feature and career assessment

Era: 1977 – Berlin period

Tone: Analytical, reflective and forward‑looking

Photography: Large black‑and‑white group photograph featuring David Bowie and associates

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

NME album feature titled “The Last Days Of David Bowie”
Coverage of Bowie’s changing musical direction
Discussion of his current artistic phase
Large monochrome promotional photograph
October 1977 New Musical Express coverage

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