David Bowie & Iggy Pop (January 29, 1977) Iggy Join Forces – Melody Maker News Feature

Publication: Melody Maker

Date: January 29, 1977

Writer: Melody Maker News Desk

A key early 1977 Melody Maker article reporting on plans for David Bowie and Iggy Pop (whom Bowie now managed) to appear in Britain that year. With Low sitting at No.17 in the charts, Bowie outlined ambitions for an autumn tour featuring Brian Eno on keyboards, Tony Visconti on bass, and Ricky Gardiner on guitar. The piece also covers Iggy Pop’s upcoming European and American tour (including UK dates) and the forthcoming album The Idiot, produced by Bowie at Château d’Hérouville. This report captures the dawn of the Berlin era and the close creative partnership between the two artists.