đź“° Bowie: U.S. Stay To Set Up Revue - Article : Jan. 1974
- David Bowie
- Jan 26, 1974
- 2 min read
A detailed NME report on David Bowie’s plans to relocate to New York for several months to prepare his ambitious theatrical stage revue *The 1980 Floor Show*, provisionally titled after George Orwell’s *1984*.
Bowie heads stateside to mount a major new theatrical production while completing *Diamond Dogs*.
New Musical Express
Date: January 26, 1974
Length: 5 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Bowie leaving Britain mid-February to work in New York on *The 1980 Floor Show*
• The production is an adaptation of George Orwell’s *1984*
• Collaboration with Tony Ingrassia (co-author of *Pork*)
• Bowie currently recording *The 1980 Floor Show* album at Olympic Studios
• Recent studio visitors included Pete Townshend, Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood and Rod Stewart
đź“° Overview
Published on January 26, 1974, this NME feature details David Bowie’s imminent move to New York to develop his next major theatrical project, while continuing work on new material at Olympic Studios in London.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: New Musical Express (NME)
Date: January 26, 1974
Format: News / Career update
Provenance Notes: Original 1974 NME magazine page.
đź“° The Story
The article announces Bowie’s plan to spend several months in New York preparing *The 1980 Floor Show*, a theatrical revue based on *1984*. It notes the involvement of Tony Ingrassia and confirms that Bowie is simultaneously recording tracks for the project at Olympic Studios, with several high-profile visitors dropping by the sessions. The piece also mentions the exact timing of his departure depends on the completion of the album.
đź“° Visual Archive
Large black-and-white photo of David Bowie in a stylish 1974 look (shiny jacket and patterned trousers), paired with the bold headline “Bowie: U.S. stay to set up revue” and dense text columns.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This January 1974 NME report captures David Bowie at a highly creative crossroads — stepping away from Britain to develop a major theatrical work while the *Diamond Dogs* era was still unfolding.
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