David Bowie (October 9, 1978) Darum kamen die Bowies zu spät zu ihrer Hochzeit – Münchner Post

A German newspaper feature from Münchner Post dated October 9 1978, combining celebrity reportage and personal commentary on David and Angie Bowie. The article discusses their marriage, family life, and Angie’s candid reflections on relationships and intimacy.

Writer: Uncredited

Artist: David Bowie / Angie Bowie

Date: October 9 1978

Length: 3 min read

The piece opens with Angie Bowie’s column “Was macht eine Frau gut im Bett?” (“What makes a woman good in bed?”), in which she speaks openly about her views on love, self‑confidence, and emotional connection. She describes how women should feel comfortable expressing desire and individuality, rejecting social expectations of restraint. The adjoining article, “Darum kamen die Bowies zu spät zu ihrer Hochzeit” (“Why the Bowies were late to their wedding”), recounts the couple’s unconventional relationship, their delayed ceremony, and their shared life between London and Berlin. The accompanying photograph shows David and Angie with their young daughter, presenting a rare domestic image of the family.

“Ein Foto fürs Familienalbum: Angie und David Bowie mit dem blondschöpfigen Töchterchen — fast bürgerlich brav.”

(Translation: “A photo for the family album: Angie and David Bowie with their blonde‑haired little daughter — almost bourgeoisly well‑behaved.”)

PUBLICATION

Publication: Münchner Post

Date: October 9 1978

Country: Germany

Section / Pages: Columns 2 and 3 merged feature

Title: Darum kamen die Bowies zu spät zu ihrer Hochzeit

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: German press feature on David and Angie Bowie

Era: 1978 – Post‑Berlin period

Tone: Personal and intimate

Photography: Family portrait of David, Angie, and their daughter

Audience: German pop‑culture readers

THE STORY BEHIND IT

By late 1978, Bowie’s Berlin years were drawing to a close, and his public image was shifting from avant‑garde musician to international celebrity. German media remained fascinated by his life in Berlin and his marriage to Angie, who was outspoken and frequently interviewed. This Münchner Post feature blends gossip and introspection, portraying the Bowies as both glamorous and human. Angie’s frank discussion of sexuality and independence contrasts with the family portrait’s calm domesticity, reflecting the duality of their public and private personas.

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Event: German press coverage of the Bowie family

Era: 1978

Tone: Conversational and sensational

Photography: Family portrait and studio images of Angie Bowie

Audience: German readers interested in celebrity culture

CONTEXT AND NOTES

The article typifies late‑1970s European celebrity journalism, mixing candid interviews with stylised photography. Angie’s column reflects her reputation for openness and her role as a counterpoint to Bowie’s reserved mystique. The family photo, captioned as “almost bourgeois,” underscores the irony of presenting rock’s most unconventional couple in a traditional domestic frame.

“Was macht eine Frau gut im Bett?”

(Translation: “What makes a woman good in bed?”)

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