Bowie UK Dates Article: 1974

The Tour That Hit NME Teazers

Published in the UK on January 17, 1974, New Musical Express’s one-page article “Bowie UK Dates” detailed David Bowie’s upcoming tour plans and the latest news surrounding his career. The piece confirmed the continuation of all scheduled European and English dates (April–May) despite Bowie’s recent termination of business dealings with lawyer/adviser Michael Lippman. It announced rehearsals in Jamaica at Keith Richards’ house (with Keith absent), featuring musicians Carlos Alomar, Earl Slick, Dennis Davis, and George Murray. Bowie’s London shows were set for May 3rd through May 8th at Wembley Empire Pool. The article also noted inside sources promising a “surprise” element in the first part of the show, with rumours of mime and possibly ballet, plus Bowie-designed lighting by Showco. Additionally, Angela Bowie mentioned plans for a joint appearance on the Dinah Shore TV show (February 10th) and a potential UK TV special in the spring.

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Magazine: New Musical Express (UK).

Date: January 17, 1974.

Format: One-page news/feature article.

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Article Text:

Out from the mists of time comes an individual called SHANE FENTON. See the shiny mohair! See the jolly, saucy FENTONES behind him. Who could forget that fabulous hit "I'm A Moody Guy"? You did? What a shame.

In a second incarnation he became ALVIN STARDUST, who some might say is heading back into the mist of time as fast as he can go.

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inside sources promise that the first part of the show will be a "surprise".

Rumours are that that surprise might feature some mime, a form that David has been fond of for a long time, and possibly even a bit of ballet

Bowie designed the lighting that will be used by Showco, they're also doing the sound.

In New York Angela Bowie said that she and David planned to do the Dinah Shore TV Show together on February 10th; "It's the first time we've ever done anything on TV together," she said excitedly. "Dinah wants David to be a sort of co-host, and when he asked me how I should be featured, we agreed that it should be "Guest Star" "They'll do that TV appearance if there's time, in between David's already sold out Forum shows. Angie said also that she hoped to do a TV Special "all singing, all dancing" in Britain in the spring.

AS RUMOURED in Teazers last issue, David Bowie has terminated business dealings with his "lawyer/adviser" Michael Lippman, but all tour plans including the European and English dates scheduled for April and May will remain as set. David is currently in Jamaica at Keith Richard's house (Keith isn't there) where he's rehearsing with his band for the upcoming U.S. tour, slated to start Feb. 3 in Vancouver. He is in constant touch daily by telephone with both his "Administrative Assistant" Pat Gibbons, and wife Angela, who have both been in New York and in the RCA Records' offices this past week.

(Bowie's London dates are May 3rd through the 8th at Wembley, Empire Pool.)

Rehearsals are with musicians Carlos Alomar, Ford Slick Dennis Davis and George Murray