David Bowie 1974 Diamond Dogs The Chronology
π€ The Band β JuneβJuly
- David Bowie β vocals
- Earl Slick β guitar
- Michael Kamen β electric piano, moog synthesizer, oboe
- Mike Garson β piano, mellotron
- David Sanborn β alto saxophone, flute
- Richard Grando β baritone saxophone, flute
- Herbie Flowers β bass
- Tony Newman β drums
- Pablo Rosario β percussion
- Gui Andrisano β backing vocals
- Warren Peace β backing vocals
π€ The Band β September
- David Bowie β vocals
- Earl Slick β guitar
- Carlos Alomar β rhythm guitar
- Mike Garson β piano, mellotron
- David Sanborn β alto saxophone, flute
- Richard Grando β baritone saxophone, flute
- Doug Rauch β bass
- Greg Errico β drums
- Pablo Rosario β percussion
- Gui Andrisano β backing vocals
- Warren Peace β backing vocals
- Ava Cherry β backing vocals
- Robin Clark β backing vocals
- Anthony Hinton β backing vocals
- Diane Sumler β backing vocals
- Luther Vandross β backing vocals
π€ βThe Soul/Philly Dogs Tourβ β OctoberβDecember
- David Bowie β vocals
- Earl Slick β lead guitar
- Carlos Alomar β rhythm guitar
- Mike Garson β piano, mellotron
- David Sanborn β alto saxophone, flute
- Emir Kasan β bass
- Dennis Davis β drums
- Pablo Rosario β percussion
- Warren Peace β backing vocals
- Ava Cherry β backing vocals
- Robin Clark β backing vocals
- Anthony Hinton β backing vocals
- Diane Sumler β backing vocals
- Luther Vandross β backing vocals
The Birth of Halloween Jack
π
1973-11-01 β 1973-12-15
π London, UK π¬π§
ποΈ Trident Studios / Ludolph Hall
π§ Recording: Diamond Dogs / 1984 Sessions
ποΈ Notes: David begins recording new material. For the first time, he takes over lead guitar duties himself, moving away from the Spiders from Mars sound toward a darker, soul-influenced rock.
ποΈ Trident Studios / Ludolph Hall
π§ Recording: Diamond Dogs / 1984 Sessions
ποΈ Notes: David begins recording new material. For the first time, he takes over lead guitar duties himself, moving away from the Spiders from Mars sound toward a darker, soul-influenced rock.
π
1973-12-15
π London, UK π¬π§
ποΈ Television Centre (BBC)
πΊ TV: The Russell Harty Plus Pop Special
ποΈ Notes: David gives a major interview and performs ‘My Death’ and ‘Drive-In Saturday’. He appears with a patch over his eye, subtly introducing the aesthetic of his new persona, Halloween Jack.
ποΈ Television Centre (BBC)
πΊ TV: The Russell Harty Plus Pop Special
ποΈ Notes: David gives a major interview and performs ‘My Death’ and ‘Drive-In Saturday’. He appears with a patch over his eye, subtly introducing the aesthetic of his new persona, Halloween Jack.
1974
The Diamond Dogs Sessions
π
1974-01-01 β 1974-01-10
π London, UK π¬π§
ποΈ Trident Studios
π§ Recording: Diamond Dogs Sessions
ποΈ Notes: David continues working on his dystopian masterpiece. For the first time, he takes full control of the electric guitar, creating the jagged, “Stones-y” sound that defines the album.
ποΈ Trident Studios
π§ Recording: Diamond Dogs Sessions
ποΈ Notes: David continues working on his dystopian masterpiece. For the first time, he takes full control of the electric guitar, creating the jagged, “Stones-y” sound that defines the album.
π
1974-01-14 β 1974-01-31
π Nederhorst den Berg, NL π³π±
ποΈ Studio Ludolf
π§ Recording: Finishing ‘Rebel Rebel’
ποΈ Notes: David moves the production to the Netherlands. At Studio Ludolf (near Hilversum), he completes the recording and mixing of ‘Rebel Rebel’. He instructs guitarist Alan Parker that he wants the riff to “sound like the Stones”.
ποΈ Studio Ludolf
π§ Recording: Finishing ‘Rebel Rebel’
ποΈ Notes: David moves the production to the Netherlands. At Studio Ludolf (near Hilversum), he completes the recording and mixing of ‘Rebel Rebel’. He instructs guitarist Alan Parker that he wants the riff to “sound like the Stones”.
The Dutch Invasion
π
1974-02-07
π Hilversum, Netherlands π³π±
ποΈ AVRO TV Studios
πΊ TV: AVRO’s TopPop
ποΈ Notes: David records a lip-sync performance of ‘Rebel Rebel’. Sporting a red neckerchief and his iconic eye patch, this appearance cements the visual identity of Halloween Jack.
ποΈ AVRO TV Studios
πΊ TV: AVRO’s TopPop
ποΈ Notes: David records a lip-sync performance of ‘Rebel Rebel’. Sporting a red neckerchief and his iconic eye patch, this appearance cements the visual identity of Halloween Jack.
π
1974-02-13
π Amsterdam, Netherlands π³π±
ποΈ Amstel Hotel
π Event: Edison Awards
ποΈ Notes: David receives a prestigious Edison Award for ‘Ziggy Stardust’. He accepts the award from Willeke Alberti. This is his final major public appearance in the Netherlands before returning to London.
ποΈ Amstel Hotel
π Event: Edison Awards
ποΈ Notes: David receives a prestigious Edison Award for ‘Ziggy Stardust’. He accepts the award from Willeke Alberti. This is his final major public appearance in the Netherlands before returning to London.
π
1974-02-15
π Worldwide π
ποΈ RCA Records
πΏ Release: ‘Rebel Rebel’
ποΈ Notes: The lead single from Diamond Dogs is released. It reaches number 5 in the UK charts, signaling his transition to a more raucous rock-and-roll sound.
ποΈ RCA Records
πΏ Release: ‘Rebel Rebel’
ποΈ Notes: The lead single from Diamond Dogs is released. It reaches number 5 in the UK charts, signaling his transition to a more raucous rock-and-roll sound.
π
1974-02-16 β 1974-02-28
π London, UK π¬π§
ποΈ Trident Studios
π§ Recording: Final Diamond Dogs Mix
ποΈ Notes: David and engineer Keith Harwood spend the final weeks of February mixing the album. The complex transitions between ‘Sweet Thing’ and ‘Candidate’ are perfected here.
ποΈ Trident Studios
π§ Recording: Final Diamond Dogs Mix
ποΈ Notes: David and engineer Keith Harwood spend the final weeks of February mixing the album. The complex transitions between ‘Sweet Thing’ and ‘Candidate’ are perfected here.
The Atlantic Crossing
π
1974-03-27
π Southampton, UK π¬π§
ποΈ Port of Southampton
π’ Event: Departure for New York
ποΈ Notes: David boards the SS France for his final departure from England for many years. He travels with a small entourage, including his personal assistant Corinne “Coco” Schwab.
ποΈ Port of Southampton
π’ Event: Departure for New York
ποΈ Notes: David boards the SS France for his final departure from England for many years. He travels with a small entourage, including his personal assistant Corinne “Coco” Schwab.
π
1974-03-28 β 1974-04-01
π Atlantic Ocean π
ποΈ SS France
π’ Event: Atlantic Crossing
ποΈ Notes: During the five-day voyage, David enjoys the isolation of the sea. He is reportedly reading occult literature and fine-tuning the concepts for the upcoming Diamond Dogs Tour.
ποΈ SS France
π’ Event: Atlantic Crossing
ποΈ Notes: During the five-day voyage, David enjoys the isolation of the sea. He is reportedly reading occult literature and fine-tuning the concepts for the upcoming Diamond Dogs Tour.
Arrival in Hunger City
π
1974-04-11
π New York City, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Pier 92, Hudson River
π’ Event: Arrival in the United States
ποΈ Notes: The SS France docks in New York at 9:00 AM. David steps onto American soil, greeted by fans and the press, to begin a new chapter in his career.
ποΈ Pier 92, Hudson River
π’ Event: Arrival in the United States
ποΈ Notes: The SS France docks in New York at 9:00 AM. David steps onto American soil, greeted by fans and the press, to begin a new chapter in his career.
π
1974-04-12
π Port Chester, New York πΊπΈ
ποΈ Capitol Theatre
πΈ Event: Start of Tour Rehearsals
ποΈ Notes: Intensive rehearsals begin for the Diamond Dogs Tour. The production is so massive that the band needs weeks to master the complex cues and the dystopian set design.
ποΈ Capitol Theatre
πΈ Event: Start of Tour Rehearsals
ποΈ Notes: Intensive rehearsals begin for the Diamond Dogs Tour. The production is so massive that the band needs weeks to master the complex cues and the dystopian set design.
π
1974-04-19
π New York City, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Carnegie Hall / Shun Lee Restaurant
πΈ Event: Todd Rundgren Party
ποΈ Notes: David attends a Todd Rundgren concert and the subsequent after-party. He famously tells reporters: “I’ve got to spend the next two months here getting the tour ready.”
ποΈ Carnegie Hall / Shun Lee Restaurant
πΈ Event: Todd Rundgren Party
ποΈ Notes: David attends a Todd Rundgren concert and the subsequent after-party. He famously tells reporters: “I’ve got to spend the next two months here getting the tour ready.”
π
1974-04-22
π New York City, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Kenny’s Castaways
πΈ Event: Socializing with the New York Dolls
ποΈ Notes: David is spotted at a New York Dolls show during a blizzard. He begins immersing himself in the NYC nightlife, which will heavily influence his future “soul” direction.
ποΈ Kenny’s Castaways
πΈ Event: Socializing with the New York Dolls
ποΈ Notes: David is spotted at a New York Dolls show during a blizzard. He begins immersing himself in the NYC nightlife, which will heavily influence his future “soul” direction.
The Release of Diamond Dogs
π
1974-05-04
π New York City, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ RCA Records
πΏ Release: ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll With Me’ (US)
ποΈ Notes: Released as a single in the United States to build anticipation for the upcoming tour. The soulful ballad showcases David’s vocal evolution.
ποΈ RCA Records
πΏ Release: ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll With Me’ (US)
ποΈ Notes: Released as a single in the United States to build anticipation for the upcoming tour. The soulful ballad showcases David’s vocal evolution.
π
1974-05-15
π Port Chester, New York πΊπΈ
ποΈ Capitol Theatre
πΈ Event: Full Technical Rehearsals
ποΈ Notes: The massive Hunger City stage set is fully assembled for the first time. It includes movable skyscrapers, a bridge, and a cherry picker crane, pushing the boundaries of rock theater.
ποΈ Capitol Theatre
πΈ Event: Full Technical Rehearsals
ποΈ Notes: The massive Hunger City stage set is fully assembled for the first time. It includes movable skyscrapers, a bridge, and a cherry picker crane, pushing the boundaries of rock theater.
π
1974-05-24
π Worldwide π
ποΈ RCA Records
πΏ Release: Diamond Dogs (Album)
ποΈ Notes: David’s eighth studio album is released. A dystopian masterpiece influenced by Orwell’s ‘1984’. The cover, featuring David as a half-man, half-dog by Guy Peellaert, causes immediate controversy.
ποΈ RCA Records
πΏ Release: Diamond Dogs (Album)
ποΈ Notes: David’s eighth studio album is released. A dystopian masterpiece influenced by Orwell’s ‘1984’. The cover, featuring David as a half-man, half-dog by Guy Peellaert, causes immediate controversy.
π
1974-05-31
π Port Chester, New York πΊπΈ
ποΈ Capitol Theatre
πΈ Event: Dress Rehearsals
ποΈ Notes: Final rehearsals before the tour starts in Canada. David fine-tunes his Halloween Jack persona, wearing the iconic colorful jumpsuits designed by Freddie Burretti.
ποΈ Capitol Theatre
πΈ Event: Dress Rehearsals
ποΈ Notes: Final rehearsals before the tour starts in Canada. David fine-tunes his Halloween Jack persona, wearing the iconic colorful jumpsuits designed by Freddie Burretti.
Rehearsals β June 1974
π
1974-06-08
π Port Chester, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Capitol Theatre (Rehearsals)
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Port Chester, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Capitol Theatre (Rehearsals)
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-06-09
π Port Chester, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Capitol Theatre (Rehearsals)
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Port Chester, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Capitol Theatre (Rehearsals)
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-06-10
π Port Chester, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Capitol Theatre (Rehearsals)
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Port Chester, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Capitol Theatre (Rehearsals)
π€ Artist: David Bowie
Diamond Dogs Tour β June 1974
π
1974-06-14
π Montreal, Canada π¨π¦
ποΈ Montreal Forum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Opening night of the Diamond Dogs Tour. Fans are stunned by the massive ‘Hunger City’ set and the absence of the Spiders from Mars.
ποΈ Montreal Forum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Opening night of the Diamond Dogs Tour. Fans are stunned by the massive ‘Hunger City’ set and the absence of the Spiders from Mars.
π
1974-06-15
π Ottawa, Canada π¨π¦
ποΈ Ottawa Civic Centre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Ottawa Civic Centre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-06-16
π Toronto, Canada π¨π¦
ποΈ OβKeefe Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Two shows (matinee and evening).
ποΈ OβKeefe Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Two shows (matinee and evening).
π
1974-06-17
π Rochester, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Memorial Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Rochester, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Memorial Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-06-18
π Cleveland, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Public Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Cleveland, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Public Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-06-19
π Cleveland, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Public Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Cleveland, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Public Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-06-20
π Toledo, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Sports Arena
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Toledo, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Sports Arena
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-06-21
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Ford Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Cancelled (re-located)
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Ford Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Cancelled (re-located)
π
1974-06-21
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Cobo Arena
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Cobo Arena
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-06-22
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Ford Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Cancelled (re-located)
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Ford Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Cancelled (re-located)
π
1974-06-22
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Cobo Arena
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Cobo Arena
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-06-23
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Ford Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Cancelled (re-located)
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Ford Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Cancelled (re-located)
π
1974-06-23
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Cobo Arena
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Cobo Arena
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-06-24
π Dayton, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Hara Arena
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Performance at the Hara Arena. The technical crew struggles to fit the enormous set into the smaller venue.
ποΈ Hara Arena
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Performance at the Hara Arena. The technical crew struggles to fit the enormous set into the smaller venue.
π
1974-06-25
π Akron, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Akron Civic Theatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Relocated show from the original date in Columbus. The tour continues to be a sell-out success across the Midwest.
ποΈ Akron Civic Theatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Relocated show from the original date in Columbus. The tour continues to be a sell-out success across the Midwest.
π
1974-06-26
π Pittsburgh, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Syria Mosque
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Pittsburgh, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Syria Mosque
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-06-27
π Pittsburgh, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Syria Mosque
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Pittsburgh, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Syria Mosque
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-06-28
π Charleston, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Charleston Civic Centre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Charleston, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Charleston Civic Centre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-06-29
π Nashville, Tennessee πΊπΈ
ποΈ Municipal Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: During ‘Space Oddity’, the cherry-picker crane malfunctions, leaving David suspended precariously over the audience. Despite his fear, he finishes the song perfectly.
ποΈ Municipal Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: During ‘Space Oddity’, the cherry-picker crane malfunctions, leaving David suspended precariously over the audience. Despite his fear, he finishes the song perfectly.
π
1974-06-30
π Memphis, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Mid-South Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Memphis, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Mid-South Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
The Diamond Dogs North American Tour
π
1974-07-01
π Atlanta, Georgia πΊπΈ
ποΈ Fox Theatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: The tour arrives in Georgia. The lush, Arabian-themed interior of the Fox Theatre provides a striking backdrop for the dystopian Hunger City stage set.
ποΈ Fox Theatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: The tour arrives in Georgia. The lush, Arabian-themed interior of the Fox Theatre provides a striking backdrop for the dystopian Hunger City stage set.
π
1974-07-02
π Tampa, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Curtis Hixon Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Tampa, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Curtis Hixon Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-07-03
π West Palm Beach, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ West Palm Beach Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Cancelled
π West Palm Beach, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ West Palm Beach Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Cancelled
π
1974-07-03
π Casselberry, Florida πΊπΈ
ποΈ Seminole Jai-Alai Fronton
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Relocated show from West Palm Beach. The tour continues to draw massive crowds in the Florida heat.
ποΈ Seminole Jai-Alai Fronton
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Relocated show from West Palm Beach. The tour continues to draw massive crowds in the Florida heat.
π
1974-07-05
π Charlotte, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Charlotte Park Center
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Charlotte, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Charlotte Park Center
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-07-06
π Greensboro, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Greensboro Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Greensboro, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Greensboro Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-07-07
π Norfolk, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Scope Convention Centre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Norfolk, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Scope Convention Centre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-07-08
π Upper Darby (Philadelphia), USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Tower Theatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π§ Event: Recording ‘David Live’
ποΈ Notes: First of six nights. Before the show, the band threatens a strike over recording fees. David eventually agrees to a significant pay rise to ensure the live album is recorded.
ποΈ Tower Theatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π§ Event: Recording ‘David Live’
ποΈ Notes: First of six nights. Before the show, the band threatens a strike over recording fees. David eventually agrees to a significant pay rise to ensure the live album is recorded.
π
1974-07-09
π Upper Darby (Philadelphia), USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Tower Theatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Second night of the recorded residency at the Tower Theatre.
ποΈ Tower Theatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Second night of the recorded residency at the Tower Theatre.
π
1974-07-10
π Upper Darby (Philadelphia), USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Tower Theatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Third night. The setlist remains focused on the dystopian ‘Diamond Dogs’ material.
ποΈ Tower Theatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Third night. The setlist remains focused on the dystopian ‘Diamond Dogs’ material.
π
1974-07-11
π Upper Darby (Philadelphia), USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Tower Theatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π§ Event: Recording ‘David Live’
ποΈ Notes: A key night for the live album. The recordings from this show and the following night (July 12) form the core of the ‘David Live’ album.
ποΈ Tower Theatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π§ Event: Recording ‘David Live’
ποΈ Notes: A key night for the live album. The recordings from this show and the following night (July 12) form the core of the ‘David Live’ album.
π
1974-07-12
π Upper Darby (Philadelphia), USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Tower Theatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Fifth night of the residency. Recordings for the ‘David Live’ album continue.
ποΈ Tower Theatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Fifth night of the residency. Recordings for the ‘David Live’ album continue.
π
1974-07-13
π Upper Darby (Philadelphia), USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Tower Theatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Final night at the Tower Theatre. The band completes the week-long recording schedule for RCA.
ποΈ Tower Theatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Final night at the Tower Theatre. The band completes the week-long recording schedule for RCA.
π
1974-07-14
π New Haven, Connecticut πΊπΈ
ποΈ Veterans Memorial Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Veterans Memorial Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-07-16
π Boston, Massachusetts πΊπΈ
ποΈ Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie ποΈ Notes: A single evening performance at the Music Hall. David’s stage presence is noted for its increasing intensity during this leg of the tour.
ποΈ Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie ποΈ Notes: A single evening performance at the Music Hall. David’s stage presence is noted for its increasing intensity during this leg of the tour.
π
1974-07-17
π South Yarmouth, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Cape Cod Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Cancelled
π South Yarmouth, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Cape Cod Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Cancelled
π
1974-07-17
π Hartford, Connecticut πΊπΈ
ποΈ Bushnell Memorial Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie ποΈ Notes: Relocated show following the cancellation of the Cape Cod date.
ποΈ Bushnell Memorial Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie ποΈ Notes: Relocated show following the cancellation of the Cape Cod date.
π
1974-07-19
π New York, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Madison Square Garden
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π New York, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Madison Square Garden
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-07-20
π New York City, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Madison Square Garden
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: The Final Show of the First Leg. This marks the end of the elaborate ‘Hunger City’ theatrical production. Bowie prepares to transition into his ‘Soul’ era.
ποΈ Madison Square Garden
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: The Final Show of the First Leg. This marks the end of the elaborate ‘Hunger City’ theatrical production. Bowie prepares to transition into his ‘Soul’ era.
The Sigma Sound Sessions
π
1974-08-11
π Philadelphia, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Sigma Sound Studios
π§ Event: Start of Young Americans Sessions
ποΈ Notes: David begins recording with a new band, including Carlos Alomar and Luther Vandross. He moves away from rock and dives into “Plastic Soul”. Producer Tony Visconti arrives from London to oversee the sessions.
ποΈ Sigma Sound Studios
π§ Event: Start of Young Americans Sessions
ποΈ Notes: David begins recording with a new band, including Carlos Alomar and Luther Vandross. He moves away from rock and dives into “Plastic Soul”. Producer Tony Visconti arrives from London to oversee the sessions.
π
1974-08-11 β 1974-08-22
π Philadelphia, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Sigma Sound Studios
π§ Recording: The Main Sessions
ποΈ Notes: Over these twelve days, the core of the album is recorded, including tracks like ‘Young Americans’, ‘Right’, and ‘Somebody Up There Likes Me’. David often records throughout the night.
ποΈ Sigma Sound Studios
π§ Recording: The Main Sessions
ποΈ Notes: Over these twelve days, the core of the album is recorded, including tracks like ‘Young Americans’, ‘Right’, and ‘Somebody Up There Likes Me’. David often records throughout the night.
π
1974-08-22
π Philadelphia, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Sigma Sound Studios
π§ Recording: Final Sigma Session
ποΈ Notes: The initial recording sessions conclude. Tracks like ‘After Today’ and a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘It’s Hard To Be A Saint In The City’ are recorded during these final hours.
ποΈ Sigma Sound Studios
π§ Recording: Final Sigma Session
ποΈ Notes: The initial recording sessions conclude. Tracks like ‘After Today’ and a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘It’s Hard To Be A Saint In The City’ are recorded during these final hours.
π
1974-08-23
π Philadelphia, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Sigma Sound Studios
π₯ Event: The Sigma Kids
ποΈ Notes: In the early morning hours, David invites a group of loyal fans (the Sigma Kids) into the studio. He plays them the unfinished tracks and spends hours talking and taking photos with them.
ποΈ Sigma Sound Studios
π₯ Event: The Sigma Kids
ποΈ Notes: In the early morning hours, David invites a group of loyal fans (the Sigma Kids) into the studio. He plays them the unfinished tracks and spends hours talking and taking photos with them.
The Philly Dogs Tour β September 1974
π
1974-09-02
π Los Angeles, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Universal Amphitheatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π₯ Event: Filming ‘Cracked Actor’
ποΈ Notes: Opening night of the seven-night residency. Director Alan Yentob begins filming for the BBC documentary.
ποΈ Universal Amphitheatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π₯ Event: Filming ‘Cracked Actor’
ποΈ Notes: Opening night of the seven-night residency. Director Alan Yentob begins filming for the BBC documentary.
π
1974-09-03
π Los Angeles, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Universal Amphitheatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Universal Amphitheatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-09-04
π Los Angeles, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Universal Amphitheatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Universal Amphitheatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-09-05
π Los Angeles, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Universal Amphitheatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Universal Amphitheatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-09-06
π Los Angeles, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Universal Amphitheatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Universal Amphitheatre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-09-07
π Los Angeles, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Universal Amphitheater
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Universal Amphitheater
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-09-08
π Los Angeles, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Universal Amphitheater
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Final night of the LA residency.
ποΈ Universal Amphitheater
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Final night of the LA residency.
π
1974-09-11
π San Diego, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ San Diego Sports Arena
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ San Diego Sports Arena
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-09-13
π Tucson, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Tucson Community Center
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Tucson Community Center
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-09-14
π Phoenix, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Final show before a three-week break from touring.
ποΈ Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Final show before a three-week break from touring.
π
1974-09-16
π Anaheim, California πΊπΈ
ποΈ Anaheim Convention Center
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: First of two nights. Elizabeth Taylor is in the audience and meets David backstage for the first time.
ποΈ Anaheim Convention Center
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: First of two nights. Elizabeth Taylor is in the audience and meets David backstage for the first time.
π
1974-09-16
π Anaheim, California πΊπΈ
ποΈ Anaheim Convention Center (Backstage)
πΈ Event: Photo Session with Elizabeth Taylor
ποΈ Notes: Photographer Terry O’Neill captures the first meeting between David and Elizabeth Taylor. These iconic images become some of the most famous portraits of the era.
ποΈ Anaheim Convention Center (Backstage)
πΈ Event: Photo Session with Elizabeth Taylor
ποΈ Notes: Photographer Terry O’Neill captures the first meeting between David and Elizabeth Taylor. These iconic images become some of the most famous portraits of the era.
π
1974-09-19
π New York City, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Electric Lady Studios
π§ Event: Mixing ‘David Live’ & Songwriting
ποΈ Notes: David and Tony Visconti begin mixing the live album at Electric Lady Studios. During these sessions, David also begins writing new lyrics that will later appear on the Young Americans album. (Source: Kevin Cann / Nicholas Pegg / Chris O’Leary)
ποΈ Electric Lady Studios
π§ Event: Mixing ‘David Live’ & Songwriting
ποΈ Notes: David and Tony Visconti begin mixing the live album at Electric Lady Studios. During these sessions, David also begins writing new lyrics that will later appear on the Young Americans album. (Source: Kevin Cann / Nicholas Pegg / Chris O’Leary)
π
1974-09-20
π Worldwide π
ποΈ RCA Records
πΏ Release: ‘Knock On Wood’ (Live)
ποΈ Notes: The live cover of Eddie Floyd’s classic, recorded at the Tower Theatre in Philadelphia, is released as a single. It reaches number 10 in the UK charts.
ποΈ RCA Records
πΏ Release: ‘Knock On Wood’ (Live)
ποΈ Notes: The live cover of Eddie Floyd’s classic, recorded at the Tower Theatre in Philadelphia, is released as a single. It reaches number 10 in the UK charts.
π
1974-09-25
π New York City, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Legal Meetings
πΌ Event: Mainman Negotiations
ποΈ Notes: David begins private consultations to discuss his financial situation and his contract with Tony Defries. This marks the beginning of the end for his relationship with Mainman.
ποΈ Legal Meetings
πΌ Event: Mainman Negotiations
ποΈ Notes: David begins private consultations to discuss his financial situation and his contract with Tony Defries. This marks the beginning of the end for his relationship with Mainman.
The Philly Dogs Tour β October 1974
π
1974-10-02
π New York City, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Electric Lady Studios
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: David visits The Rolling Stones during their recording sessions at Electric Lady Studios.
ποΈ Electric Lady Studios
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: David visits The Rolling Stones during their recording sessions at Electric Lady Studios.
π
1974-10-05
π Saint Paul, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Saint Paul Civic Centre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Saint Paul, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Saint Paul Civic Centre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-10-08
π Indianapolis, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Indiana Convention Center
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Performance cut short. After approximately 40 minutes, David leaves the stage due to technical issues and exhaustion.
ποΈ Indiana Convention Center
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Performance cut short. After approximately 40 minutes, David leaves the stage due to technical issues and exhaustion.
π
1974-10-11
π Madison, Wisconsin πΊπΈ
ποΈ Dane County Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Confirmed performance in Madison.
ποΈ Dane County Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Confirmed performance in Madison.
π
1974-10-13
π Milwaukee, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Mecca Arena
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Milwaukee, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Mecca Arena
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-10-15
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Michigan Palace
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Michigan Palace
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-10-16
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Michigan Palace
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Michigan Palace
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-10-17
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Michigan Palace
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Michigan Palace
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-10-19
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Michigan Palace
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Michigan Palace
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-10-20
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Michigan Palace
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Detroit, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Michigan Palace
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-10-22
π Chicago, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Arie Crown Theater
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: First of two nights in Chicago.
ποΈ Arie Crown Theater
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: First of two nights in Chicago.
π
1974-10-23
π Chicago, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Arie Crown Theater
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Second night in Chicago.
ποΈ Arie Crown Theater
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Second night in Chicago.
π
1974-10-25
π USA / Worldwide π
ποΈ RCA Records
πΏ Release: David Live (Album)
ποΈ Notes: Official US release. Critics are divided over the soul-influenced arrangements.
ποΈ RCA Records
πΏ Release: David Live (Album)
ποΈ Notes: Official US release. Critics are divided over the soul-influenced arrangements.
π
1974-10-28
π New York City, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Radio City Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Opening night of a legendary seven-night residency in New York.
ποΈ Radio City Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Opening night of a legendary seven-night residency in New York.
π
1974-10-29
π New York City, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Radio City Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Radio City Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-10-29
π UK / Worldwide π
ποΈ RCA Records
πΏ Release: David Live (Album)
ποΈ Notes: Official UK release. The album reaches No. 2 in the charts.
ποΈ RCA Records
πΏ Release: David Live (Album)
ποΈ Notes: Official UK release. The album reaches No. 2 in the charts.
π
1974-10-30
π New York, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Radio City Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π New York, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Radio City Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-10-31
π New York City, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Radio City Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Halloween Night. The performance is filmed by Alan Yentob for the BBC documentary ‘Cracked Actor’. David’s fragile yet magnetic stage presence is captured in high detail.
ποΈ Radio City Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Halloween Night. The performance is filmed by Alan Yentob for the BBC documentary ‘Cracked Actor’. David’s fragile yet magnetic stage presence is captured in high detail.
The Philly Dogs Tour β November 1974
π
1974-11-01
π New York, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Radio City Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π New York, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Radio City Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-11-02
π New York City, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ ABC Television Center
πΊ TV: The Dick Cavett Show
ποΈ Notes: David records his legendary appearance for ABC. Performing ‘1984’, ‘Young Americans’, and ‘Footstompin’, a frail-looking Bowie gives a famously erratic interview.
ποΈ ABC Television Center
πΊ TV: The Dick Cavett Show
ποΈ Notes: David records his legendary appearance for ABC. Performing ‘1984’, ‘Young Americans’, and ‘Footstompin’, a frail-looking Bowie gives a famously erratic interview.
π
1974-11-02
π New York, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Radio City Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π New York, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Radio City Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-11-03
π New York, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Radio City Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π New York, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Radio City Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-11-06
π Cleveland, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Public Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Cleveland, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Public Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-11-08
π Buffalo, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Memorial Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Buffalo, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Memorial Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-11-11
π Landover, Maryland πΊπΈ
ποΈ Capital Centre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Capital Centre
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-11-14
π Boston, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Boston, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-11-15
π Boston, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Boston, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-11-16
π Boston, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Boston, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Music Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-11-18
π Philadelphia, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ The Spectrum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ The Spectrum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-11-19
π Pittsburgh, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Pittsburgh Civic Arena
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Pittsburgh, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Pittsburgh Civic Arena
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-11-20 β 1974-11-24
π Philadelphia, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Sigma Sound Studios
π§ Recording: Young Americans Overdubs
ποΈ Notes: David returns to the studio during a tour break to work on his upcoming album.
ποΈ Sigma Sound Studios
π§ Recording: Young Americans Overdubs
ποΈ Notes: David returns to the studio during a tour break to work on his upcoming album.
π
1974-11-25
π Uniondale, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Nassau Veteransβ Memorial Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Cancelled
π Uniondale, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Nassau Veteransβ Memorial Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Cancelled
π
1974-11-25
π Philadelphia, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ The Spectrum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: An extra show added due to overwhelming demand in Philadelphia.
ποΈ The Spectrum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: An extra show added due to overwhelming demand in Philadelphia.
π
1974-11-26
π Norfolk, Virginia πΊπΈ
ποΈ Scope Convention Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Cancelled. The performance in Norfolk is called off, and David remains in New York for a rest day.
ποΈ Scope Convention Hall
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: Cancelled. The performance in Norfolk is called off, and David remains in New York for a rest day.
π
1974-11-26
π Uniondale, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Nassau Veteransβ Memorial Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Uniondale, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Nassau Veteransβ Memorial Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-11-28
π Memphis, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Mid-South Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Mid-South Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π
1974-11-30
π Nashville, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Municipal Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
π Nashville, πΊπΈ USA
ποΈ Municipal Auditorium
π€ Artist: David Bowie
The Philly Dogs Tour β December 1974
π
1974-12-01
π Atlanta, Georgia πΊπΈ
ποΈ Omni Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: The Final Show of the 1974 Tour. David returns to the Omni for the last performance of the Philly Dogs leg. All subsequent dates in December are cancelled.
ποΈ Omni Coliseum
π€ Artist: David Bowie
ποΈ Notes: The Final Show of the 1974 Tour. David returns to the Omni for the last performance of the Philly Dogs leg. All subsequent dates in December are cancelled.
π
1974-12-04
π New York City, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ ABC Television Center
πΊ TV: The Dick Cavett Show (Broadcast)
ποΈ Notes: The legendary interview and performance recorded in November is broadcast. David’s performances of ‘1984’ and ‘Young Americans’ introduce his new sound to a national audience.
ποΈ ABC Television Center
πΊ TV: The Dick Cavett Show (Broadcast)
ποΈ Notes: The legendary interview and performance recorded in November is broadcast. David’s performances of ‘1984’ and ‘Young Americans’ introduce his new sound to a national audience.
π
1974-12-13
π New York City, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Record Plant Studios
π§ Recording: Young Americans Final Sessions
ποΈ Notes: With the tour over, David enters the studio to finalize the tracks for his next album. He continues to refine the “Plastic Soul” arrangements.
ποΈ Record Plant Studios
π§ Recording: Young Americans Final Sessions
ποΈ Notes: With the tour over, David enters the studio to finalize the tracks for his next album. He continues to refine the “Plastic Soul” arrangements.
π
1974-12-18
π Philadelphia, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ The Spectrum (Backstage)
π€ Event: Meeting Bruce Springsteen
ποΈ Notes: David meets Bruce Springsteen for the first time. They discuss Bruce’s music, and David expresses interest in covering his songs.
ποΈ The Spectrum (Backstage)
π€ Event: Meeting Bruce Springsteen
ποΈ Notes: David meets Bruce Springsteen for the first time. They discuss Bruce’s music, and David expresses interest in covering his songs.
π
1974-12-20
π New York City, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Electric Lady Studios
π§ Event: Meetings with John Lennon
ποΈ Notes: David and John Lennon begin their collaboration. They discuss covering ‘Across The Universe’, which leads to the spontaneous creation of the riff for ‘Fame’.
ποΈ Electric Lady Studios
π§ Event: Meetings with John Lennon
ποΈ Notes: David and John Lennon begin their collaboration. They discuss covering ‘Across The Universe’, which leads to the spontaneous creation of the riff for ‘Fame’.
π
1974-12-23
π New York City, USA πΊπΈ
ποΈ Hotel Pierre
πΈ Event: George Harrison Party
ποΈ Notes: David attends a party in honor of George Harrison following Harrison’s tour finale. This marks one of David’s last major public appearances of the year.
ποΈ Hotel Pierre
πΈ Event: George Harrison Party
ποΈ Notes: David attends a party in honor of George Harrison following Harrison’s tour finale. This marks one of David’s last major public appearances of the year.
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Attended the San Diego Sports Arena show on 09/11/1974. As I recall, Bowie did two encores with the backup singers from the Dick Cavett Show. I remember them playing Foot Stomping along with John, I’m Only Dancin’.
I saw Bowie in St Paul, Minn. Oct 5th 1974, I was 16. My gf & I drove from Iowa to MN knowing there would be a terrible snowstorm that day. We had front row seats and arrived early but felt out of place as we were in blue jeans & T-shirts & so many were dressed up, like Bowie! Just farm kids.. well, we were farm kids who were tripping- lol. Oh the lady in the pink & gray outfit.. wow! And the magician who did rope tricks & all of a sudden it was around my neck! Yikes! ALL setting the stage for one of the most remarkable concerts I have ever been to. Being in the front row- I didnβt feel I could make eye contact with anyone on stage- didnβt matter bc we all slammed to front when he started playing. Bowie had this beautiful backdrop screen with β¦ colors & pictures? Lol! sang songs I knew by heart.. beautiful back up singers- a black lady with her hair dyed white I believe.. something this farm girl had never seen..it was all mesmerizing & memorable.. & Bowieβs eyesβ¦ OMGβ¦ ππ«
And then we drove home in a blizzard.. took us 7 hours! There was no one on the backroads to Iowa.. except two 16 yr old girls..
After Anaheim in September, Bowie scrapped the “Diamond Dogs” stage set and did a series of stripped down concerts, wearing the outfit he appeared in on the “Dick Cavett Show.”
Saw the Diamond Dogs tour in Charlotte 7/5/74 followed by Greensboro the next night. Charlotte was packed and I was so faint with excitement I needed help to get to my seat. The Greensboro audience barely filled half of the auditorium and no one seemed to really know much about Bowie. I peered into the backseat of his limousine and saw his future. There was an 8 track James Brown tape.