đź“° Diamond Dogs Stage Design - Article : Sep. 1976
- David Bowie
- Sep 23, 1974
- 2 min read
A detailed two-page Rolling Stone feature on the elaborate and expensive stage set created for David Bowie’s *Diamond Dogs* tour, designed by Jules Fisher and inspired by Fritz Lang’s classic film *Metropolis*.
Bowie’s futuristic cityscape — the most ambitious and costly rock tour production of its time.
Rolling Stone
Date: September 23, 1976
Length: 5 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• In-depth look at the *Diamond Dogs* tour’s massive mechanical stage set
• Inspiration drawn from Fritz Lang’s 1927 film *Metropolis*
• Designer Jules Fisher explains the technical challenges and costs
• The set featured moving bridges, swinging seats, and towering skyscrapers
• Total cost reached $125,000 and took three months to build
đź“° Overview
Published on September 23, 1976, this Rolling Stone article examines the groundbreaking theatrical production values of David Bowie’s *Diamond Dogs* tour, focusing on the complex and visually stunning stage design that brought Bowie’s dystopian vision to life.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Rolling Stone
Date: September 23, 1976
Format: Two-page production feature
Provenance Notes: Original 1976 Rolling Stone magazine spread.
đź“° The Story
The piece details how Bowie wanted a dark, German-expressionist futuristic city for the tour. Lighting designer Jules Fisher describes the enormous technical difficulties of creating a fully immersive set that could be transported, assembled in different venues, and accommodate musicians while maintaining dramatic impact. The set’s moving elements and sheer scale made it one of the most ambitious productions in rock history up to that point.
đź“° Visual Archive
Large, atmospheric colour illustration of the *Diamond Dogs* stage set — a dystopian city with towering, melting skyscrapers and dramatic lighting — dominating the page alongside interview text.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This 1976 Rolling Stone feature captures David Bowie at his most visually ambitious — the moment rock theatre reached new heights of scale and spectacle with the groundbreaking *Diamond Dogs* production.
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