đź“° Dour-Faced Bowie - Article : Feb. 1974
- David Bowie
- Feb 9, 1974
- 2 min read
A candid NME “U.S. Extra” column by Roy Carr, Andrew Tyler, Tony Tyler, and Rob MacDonald reporting from New York on David Bowie’s serious, focused demeanour during preparations for his *Diamond Dogs* tour, while noting the intense media and fan attention surrounding him.
Bowie in New York — the Starman keeps a low profile and business-like focus as the *Diamond Dogs* machine gears up.
New Musical Express
Date: February 9, 1974
Length: 4 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• David Bowie described as “dour-faced” and intensely focused in New York
• Working hard on rehearsals and staging for the upcoming *Diamond Dogs* tour
• Observations on Bowie’s serious work ethic and minimal public appearances
• Context of the high expectations and media frenzy around the new tour
• Snapshot of Bowie’s professional mindset during a pivotal career moment
đź“° Overview
Published on February 9, 1974, this NME column gives an insider’s view of David Bowie’s activities in New York as he prepared the ambitious *Diamond Dogs* theatrical production, noting his unusually serious and business-like approach.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: New Musical Express (NME)
Date: February 9, 1974
Format: Scene report / Column
Provenance Notes: Original 1974 NME “U.S. Extra” page.
đź“° The Story
The writers observe Bowie in New York appearing unusually serious and “dour-faced” as he focuses on the complex preparations for his forthcoming tour. They contrast this with the expected glamour of a rock star, noting the intense work involved in mounting the large-scale *Diamond Dogs* production. The piece also mentions the surrounding media interest and the pressure of living up to the hype.
đź“° Visual Archive
Black-and-white photo of David Bowie in a thoughtful or serious pose, with the bold headline “Dour-Faced Bowie” and multi-column text layout.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This February 1974 NME report offers a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of David Bowie during a high-pressure creative phase — the Starman putting in serious work to deliver one of his most ambitious theatrical tours yet.
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