đź“° Implosion David Bowie - Advert : Jul. 1970
- David Bowie
- Jul 4, 1970
- 2 min read
A rare early concert advertisement promoting David Bowie’s appearance at the legendary “Implosion” all-day event at London’s Roundhouse, Chalk Farm, during his pre-glam folk-rock phase.
David Bowie headlines Implosion at the Roundhouse — an early landmark gig in his solo career.
Scrapbook
Date: July 4, 1970
Length: 2 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• David Bowie tops the bill at the Implosion event
• Full-day show: Sunday, July 5th, 3:30–11:30 p.m.
• Supporting acts include Idle Race, Roger Spears, Giant Kinetic Wardrobe, Quiver, James Litherlands, Brotherhood, and DJ Jeff Dexter
• Ticket price: 8 shillings
• Features films, lights, stalls, and Hi-Watt amplification
• Classic underground London venue event from the summer of 1970
đź“° Overview
Published on July 4, 1970, this advert promotes one of David Bowie’s notable club/theatre performances just before his major commercial breakthrough, showcasing him in the vibrant London underground scene.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Scrapbook
Date: July 4, 1970
Format: Concert advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1970 music scrapbook/gig listing.
đź“° The Story
The advert announces the multi-act “Implosion” event at the historic Roundhouse, with David Bowie as the star attraction. It reflects Bowie’s active live schedule in smaller, hip London venues as he built his reputation ahead of the glam explosion.
đź“° Visual Archive
Bold, hand-drawn style text layout with large “T.REX”-style lettering for the acts and venue details on a plain background, typical of 1970 underground gig ads.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This July 1970 Scrapbook advert captures David Bowie in the raw, pre-Ziggy underground phase — performing at one of London’s most iconic counter-culture venues during a pivotal summer of transition.
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