David Bowie (September 21, 1978) – Rolling Stone Random Notes “Bowie Kissed by Fan”

Sep 21, 1978

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A short item in Rolling Stone’s “Random Notes” column reports on an incident involving David Bowie during a concert appearance. The clipping is accompanied by a photograph capturing the moment a fan kisses Bowie, with the caption highlighting the unexpected encounter.

Publication: Rolling Stone

Date: September 21, 1978

The article appears within the magazine's regular “Random Notes” section, which contains brief news items and entertainment updates. The David Bowie entry is illustrated with a photograph showing Bowie on stage while receiving a kiss from a fan.

The accompanying caption reads: “David Bowie takes a fan's kiss heroically; (bottom) Lou Reed joins Genya Ravan at Bottom Line.”

The focus of the item is the photographed moment between Bowie and the fan, which is presented as a notable occurrence within the magazine’s entertainment news roundup.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This clipping forms part of Rolling Stone's regular “Random Notes” news column, where short items from across the music industry were gathered together on a single page.

Rather than a full-length feature, the Bowie mention is presented as a brief illustrated news item accompanied by a candid concert photograph.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: David Bowie receives a kiss from a fan

Era: 1978 music press coverage

Tone: Light-hearted entertainment news

Photography: Black-and-white concert photograph showing Bowie and a fan during an on-stage moment

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Rolling Stone’s “Random Notes” page dated September 21, 1978

• A photograph of David Bowie being kissed by a fan

• A caption describing Bowie taking the fan's kiss “heroically”

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