Genesis & David Bowie (June 17, 1972) Concert Adverts - Melody Maker Music Paper

Melody Maker’s June 17, 1972 issue features a block of concert advertisements from Friars venue promoters highlighting upcoming shows with Genesis, David Bowie with the Spiders from Mars, Plainsong, and more.

Publication: Melody Maker

Date: June 17, 1972

Country: United Kingdom Location: London, England Section: Music Advertising / Gig Guide

THE STORY

This page is a collection of paid concert advertisements for June 1972 shows promoted by Friars. Key listings include:

• Genesis at Corn Exchange, Bedford (June 16)

• Plainsong (featuring Ian Matthews and others) at Market Square, Aylesbury (June 17)

• David Bowie with the Spiders from Mars at Civic Hall, Dunstable (June 21)

• Additional Genesis shows with Flash in Watford (June 28)

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CONTEXT AND NOTES

June 1972 was a pivotal time in the early 1970s progressive and glam rock scenes. Genesis were building momentum after Nursery Cryme and Trespass, while David Bowie was on the cusp of major stardom with The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (released June 16, 1972). Friars in Aylesbury was a key venue in the UK underground and emerging rock circuit.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Concert advertisements / Gig promotions

Era: 1972 / Early Progressive & Glam Rock T

one: Promotional / Advertising Photography: None (text-heavy print advertisements with decorative borders and bold typography)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Live music promotion in the UK music press during the summer of 1972

• Genesis performing multiple dates in the region

• David Bowie with the Spiders from Mars on the Ziggy Stardust tour launch period

• Ticket prices, venues, and support acts typical of the era

RELATED MATERIAL Early 1970s UK live music scene documentation. This entry complements other 1972 clippings featuring T. Rex, Genesis, Bowie, and the vibrant concert advertising in Melody Maker and Record Mirror.

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