đź“° Thrills: Bowie In New York - Article : Jun. 1974
- David Bowie
- Jun 15, 1974
- 2 min read
A gossipy NME “Thrills” column reporting on David Bowie’s activities in New York, including attending Todd Rundgren’s Carnegie Hall concert with Bette Midler and appearing at a post-show party hosted by Bearsville Records.
The Starman seen out and about in Manhattan as he rehearses for his upcoming US tour.
New Musical Express
Date: June 15, 1974
Length: 3 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• David Bowie spotted at Todd Rundgren’s Carnegie Hall show with Bette Midler
• Bowie attends a Bearsville Records party after the concert
• Plans for six weeks of rehearsals in New York for his US tour
• Casual appearance in blue denims with a female companion
• Snapshot of Bowie’s low-key public sightings during a busy period
đź“° Overview
Published on June 15, 1974, this “Thrills” gossip column gives readers an insider glimpse of David Bowie’s New York activities as he prepared for the *Diamond Dogs* tour, showing him supporting fellow artists while staying out of the spotlight between rehearsals.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: New Musical Express (NME)
Date: June 15, 1974
Format: Gossip column (“Thrills”)
Provenance Notes: Original 1974 NME page.
đź“° The Story
The column reports that Bowie attended Todd Rundgren’s concert at Carnegie Hall alongside Bette Midler. Afterwards he joined a party hosted by Bearsville Records, where he appeared relaxed in casual clothing. It notes his plans to remain in New York rehearsing his band for the upcoming tour, capturing the buzz around his activities in the city.
đź“° Visual Archive
Black-and-white photo of David Bowie at a social event with a female companion, alongside the “Thrills” masthead and multi-column gossip layout typical of NME.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This fun June 1974 Thrills column offers a rare casual glimpse of David Bowie during his New York phase — the glam icon quietly preparing his next theatrical assault while enjoying the city’s rock scene.
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