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1974 David Bowie & The Allman Brothers concert advertisements...
1974 David Bowie & The Allman Brothers concert advertisements...
Item # 718433
June 27, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 27, 1974
* David Bowie - English singer songwriter musician
* Diamond Dogs Tour - rock-opera style show format
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* The Allman Brothers Band - Dickey Betts
* American rock band concert advertisement
* Nassau Coliseum - Uniondale, New York
Page 63 has a nice full page advertisement for "Bowie"concert performances at Madison Square Garden. (see images)
AI notes: On July 19 and 20, 1974, David Bowie delivered two landmark performances at Madison Square Garden as part of his Diamond Dogs Tour—his first major U.S. arena shows and the final concerts of the tour’s theatrical first leg. These sold-out performances showcased the elaborate “Hunger City” stage design, a dystopian set inspired by German expressionism, complete with towering props, catwalks, and a cherry picker that hoisted Bowie over the audience. Backed by a tight band featuring Earl Slick, Mike Garson, and saxophonist David Sanborn, Bowie performed a dramatic set blending new material from Diamond Dogs—including “1984,” “Sweet Thing,” and “Big Brother”—with glam-era staples like “Rebel Rebel,” “Suffragette City,” and “The Jean Genie.” Choreographed by Toni Basil, the shows were equal parts rock concert and surreal theatrical production. Behind the scenes, Bowie was reportedly nervous, describing himself as "scared stiff" before taking the stage. The performances marked a turning point in his career, cementing his status as a U.S. superstar and signaling the end of his glam period as he prepared to pivot toward soul music in the tour’s second phase later that year.
Page 59 has a full page advertisement for "THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND" concert performances at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete with 120 pages, tabloid-size, one crease across the center, small red library stamp on the front page, nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. Please purchase with discretion.
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