📰 Sure… Sure… Anything- Article : Mar. 1974
- David Bowie
- Mar 30, 1974
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 29
New Musical Express (NME)
Date: March 30, 1974
Length: 7 min read
A lively, character‑driven profile of Stuart George — David Bowie’s former bodyguard — as he steps out of the Ziggy‑era whirlwind and into his own security business.
Bowie’s right‑hand man becomes his own boss.
Charles Shaar Murray paints a portrait of a gentle giant: a man who once protected Bowie from chaos, now running a professional security outfit with charm, humour, and surprising warmth.
đź“° Key Highlights
• Stuart George profiled after leaving Bowie’s touring entourage
• Insight into life on the road during Bowie’s glam‑rock peak
• George launches his own security company, “Sturic Security”
• Behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes from Bowie tours
• Photos of George with his team and with Bowie himself
đź“° Overview
This *NME* feature from March 30, 1974 introduces readers to Stuart George, the man who once stood between David Bowie and the madness of early‑70s fame. Written by Charles Shaar Murray, the article blends humour, observation, and insider detail to show how George has transitioned from Bowie’s personal protector to the head of his own security operation.
The piece captures the atmosphere of the glam‑rock touring world — chaotic, unpredictable, and often surreal — while highlighting George’s professionalism and calm presence. The accompanying photographs reinforce the contrast between his tough‑guy role and his easygoing personality.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: New Musical Express (NME)
Date: March 30, 1974
Format: Feature / Profile
Provenance Notes: Based on the original *NME* one‑page article by Charles Shaar Murray.
đź“° The Story
The article opens with a playful tone, introducing Stuart George as Bowie’s former “private muscle man,” now striking out on his own. Murray describes George’s time on the road with Bowie — the long nights, the unpredictable crowds, and the responsibility of keeping one of the world’s most recognisable performers safe.
George’s new venture, “Sturic Security,” is presented with both humour and respect. A photograph shows him surrounded by six women wearing matching “STURIC SECURITY” shirts, a tongue‑in‑cheek nod to the theatricality of the Bowie universe he came from. Yet the article makes clear that George is serious about his work, building a business based on reliability and professionalism.
A second photograph shows George in conversation with Bowie, capturing the camaraderie between them. Murray emphasises that despite the intensity of the job, George remains grounded, friendly, and well‑liked — a man who handled the pressures of Bowie’s fame without losing his sense of humour.
đź“° Visual Archive
• Group photo of Stuart George with six women wearing “STURIC SECURITY” shirts
• Candid shot of George speaking with David Bowie and two others
• One‑page *NME* layout with Murray’s profile text
Stuart George photographed for *NME*, 1974 — Bowie’s former protector stepping confidently into his next chapter.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This *NME* profile offers a rare glimpse into the world behind Bowie’s glam‑rock façade, spotlighting one of the people who helped keep the machine running. Stuart George emerges as a charismatic, capable figure — a reminder that even the most theatrical stars rely on real‑world support.
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