đź“° David Bowie On Tour USA - Advert : Sep. 1972
- David Bowie
- Sep 28, 1972
- 2 min read
A dynamic full-page RCA Records advertisement announcing David Bowie’s first-ever American performances as Ziggy Stardust.
David Bowie on tour: His first American performances.
Rolling Stone
Date: September 28, 1972
Length: 3 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• David Bowie’s debut US tour with The Spiders From Mars
• Striking full-page action shot of Bowie in full Ziggy costume performing a high kick
• Detailed concert itinerary listing dates from September 22 to October 20, 1972
• Cities include Cleveland, Memphis, New York, Washington D.C., Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Santa Monica and more
• Promotion of the albums *The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars* and *Hunky Dory*
đź“° Overview
Published on September 28, 1972, this advert in Rolling Stone heralded Bowie’s historic first American tour, introducing the Ziggy Stardust persona to US audiences at the height of his UK breakthrough.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Rolling Stone
Date: September 28, 1972
Format: Full-page concert tour advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1972 Rolling Stone advert from RCA Records.
đź“° The Story
The advert excitedly announces Bowie’s first US dates, providing a full itinerary while showcasing one of the most energetic live images of Ziggy in action, positioning the tour as a major event.
đź“° Visual Archive
Large, dramatic black-and-white photograph of David Bowie mid-performance in Ziggy Stardust costume with leg raised high, plus two small inset album cover images for *Ziggy Stardust* and *Hunky Dory*.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This September 1972 Rolling Stone advert marks the moment Ziggy Stardust landed in America — Bowie’s first US tour, captured in full theatrical glory as glam rock prepared to conquer the States.
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