đź“° Bowie, He's The Tops! - Article : Dec. 1973
- David Bowie
- Dec 29, 1973
- 2 min read
A celebratory cover and feature in Record Mirror’s Pop Poll Results edition crowning David Bowie as one of the top stars of 1973, highlighting his massive impact and the public’s adoration during the peak of Ziggy Stardust mania.
David Bowie tops the polls — the Starman reigns supreme in the 1973 end-of-year reader vote.
Record Mirror
Date: December 29, 1973
Length: 4 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• David Bowie featured prominently on the cover as a major poll winner
• Recognition of Bowie’s enormous popularity and chart success in 1973
• Celebration of his theatrical Ziggy Stardust persona and musical achievements
• Part of Record Mirror’s annual Pop Poll Results special edition
• Classic glam-era fan magazine excitement around Bowie’s dominance
đź“° Overview
Published on December 29, 1973, this Record Mirror cover story reflects the huge public affection for David Bowie at the end of a landmark year that saw him become one of Britain’s biggest and most influential pop stars.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Record Mirror
Date: December 29, 1973
Format: Cover story / Poll results feature
Provenance Notes: Original 1973 Record Mirror magazine cover and interior page.
đź“° The Story
The feature positions Bowie as a standout figure in the 1973 Pop Poll, with readers voting him among the top artists of the year. It celebrates his groundbreaking Ziggy Stardust character, string of hits, and the theatrical revolution he brought to rock music. The piece captures the widespread excitement and admiration for Bowie during the height of glam rock.
đź“° Visual Archive
Iconic full-colour cover photograph of David Bowie in full Ziggy-era glamour (orange outfit, fur, and dramatic makeup), with bold masthead and teaser lines including “DAVID BOWIE: He’s tops!”
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đź“° Closing Notes
This December 1973 Record Mirror cover perfectly encapsulates the public’s love for David Bowie at the close of his breakthrough year — the Starman who turned rock into theatre and became a genuine pop phenomenon.
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