Bowie's Back Advert: 1972

A Jean Genie Rainbow Return

Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Melody Maker’s full-page advert screamed BOWIE'S BACK! — announcing David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust UK Christmas tour and the release of his new single “The Jean Genie.” The tour kicked off December 24 at London’s Rainbow Theatre, hitting Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Preston. A triumphant glam-rock victory lap.

Advert Overview

Publication Details

Magazine: Melody Maker (UK).

Date: December 9, 1972.

Format: Full-page tour & single advert.

Exact Text from the Advert

**BOWIE'S BACK!**

Dec. 24 Rainbow Theatre, London

Dec. 28 Manchester, Hard Rock

Jan. 5 Green's Playhouse, Glasgow

(Matinee & Evening)

Jan. 6 Empire Theatre, Edinburgh

Jan. 7 Newcastle City Hall

Jan. 9 Preston Guild Hall

HIS LATEST SINGLE "THE JEAN GENIE"

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