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đź“° David Bowie Talk-In - Article : Jun. 1973

  • Writer: David Bowie
    David Bowie
  • Jun 1, 1973
  • 2 min read

A major cover story and in-depth interview feature in *Let It Rock* magazine giving David Bowie centre stage for an extensive “talk-in” during the *Aladdin Sane* era, capturing him at the peak of his Ziggy Stardust fame.


David Bowie opens up in a revealing talk-in — the Starman speaks candidly in the pages of Let It Rock.


Let It Rock

Date: June 1, 1973

Length: 6 min read


đź“° Key Highlights

• Prominent cover portrait of David Bowie in full *Aladdin Sane* / Ziggy-era glamour

• Extensive “David Bowie Talk-In” interview covering his music, image, and career

• Cover also teases features on Dr. John, Atomic Rooster, Monkees business, and Mickie Most

• Classic mid-1973 coverage of Bowie as one of rock’s most fascinating and stylish figures

• Reflects the intense media interest in Bowie during his rapid transformation and global success


đź“° Overview

Published in the June 1973 issue of *Let It Rock*, this cover story gives readers direct access to David Bowie’s thoughts at a pivotal creative and commercial peak, as he promoted *Aladdin Sane* and continued evolving the Ziggy Stardust persona.


đź“° Source Details

Publication / Venue: Let It Rock

Date: June 1, 1973

Format: Magazine cover + major interview feature

Provenance Notes: Original 1973 Let It Rock magazine cover and interior.


đź“° The Story

The feature presents an in-depth conversation with David Bowie, exploring his artistic process, views on fame, theatricality, and the rapidly changing rock landscape of 1973. It positions him as a thoughtful and provocative figure who was reshaping what a rock star could be.


đź“° Visual Archive

Striking close-up cover photograph of David Bowie with vivid red hair, dramatic makeup, and intense stage expression, holding a guitar under dramatic lighting, set against the bold yellow-and-purple *Let It Rock* masthead.


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đź“° Closing Notes

This June 1973 *Let It Rock* cover and talk-in perfectly captures David Bowie at the height of his early 1970s powers — the moment the world couldn’t get enough of the ever-evolving Starman and his glittering, provocative vision.



📝 Copyright Notice

All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.





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