David Bowie (September 28, 1974) – “David Bowie On Tour...” Advert - Rolling Stone

Sep 28, 1974

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This full-page RCA Records advertisement promotes David Bowie's American tour. Featuring a dramatic live performance photograph and a comprehensive list of concert dates, the advert highlights Bowie's expanding profile in the United States while also promoting key RCA album releases.

Publication: Rolling Stone

Date: September 28, 1974

Country: United States

The advertisement is dominated by a striking full-page photograph of David Bowie captured in performance. The image shows Bowie in an energetic stage pose, reflecting the theatrical style and visual flair that characterised his concert appearances during this period.

The headline "David Bowie on tour..." is paired with the description "His first American performances". Beneath this, the advert provides a detailed schedule of United States concert appearances, listing dates and venues in cities including Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee and Atlanta.

In the lower left corner, RCA promotes two Bowie releases: The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars and David Live. The inclusion of these album covers links the tour campaign with Bowie's recording catalogue and provides additional promotion for his current RCA product line.

The page concludes with RCA Records and Tapes branding, creating a combined advertisement for both the tour and Bowie's albums.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Published during Bowie's breakthrough period in America, the advertisement reflects RCA's effort to establish him as a major touring attraction in the United States. The page combines performance imagery, tour information and album promotion into a single campaign.

The advert is significant because it documents the American dates associated with Bowie's touring activities during 1974 and illustrates how major concert tours were marketed to readers of leading music publications.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Promotion of David Bowie's American tour

Era: 1974 David Live era

Tone: Promotional and performance-focused

Photography: Full-page live performance photograph of David Bowie on stage

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Full-page RCA Records advertisement for David Bowie's American tour

• Schedule of United States concert appearances

• Promotion for David Live and The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars

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