Old Photos of David Bowie in The 1970s ~ Vintage Everyday

When David Bowie burst onto the scene in the early ’70s in full Technicolor Ziggy Stardust Glitter Rocker Regalia– he forever changed the Rock ‘n’ Roll landscape, and revolutionized a new genre of pop star and multi media artist like no one before. His influence was felt and reflected in music, culture, dress and attitude. The doors of self-expression and exploration were thrown wide open– with musical and artistic avenues never before explored now becoming ripe, new territory for a young and hungry generation.

1974, New York — David Bowie performs as Ziggy Stardust on TV in a room at the Delmonico Hotel. — Image by © Henry Diltz/Corbis

1972 — David Bowie, as Ziggy Stardust, in concert in the US. — Image by © Neal Preston/Corbis

David Bowie & Mick Ronson. Mick (in white on the Les Paul) was a major collaborator w/Bowie through 1973. — Image by © Michael Ochs Archives/Corbis

1973, LA — Rocker David Bowie backstage with fans — Image by © Michael Ochs Archives/Corbis

Glitter Rocker David Bowie Performing as Ziggy Stardust — Image by © Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis

David Bowie (Ziggy Stardust) — Image by © Mick Rock

1973, NY — David Bowie (Ziggy Stardust) at Radio City Music Hall. With him is guitarist Mick Ronson. — Image by © Neal Preston/Corbis

1973, Los Angeles — Rocker David Bowie signing autographs for fans.

1973, NY — David Bowie (Ziggy Stardust) at Radio City Music Hall. With him is guitarist Mick Ronson. — Image by © Neal Preston/Corbis

1973, NY — David Bowie (Ziggy Stardust) at Radio City Music Hall. — Image by © Neal Preston/Corbis

1973, Long Beach, CA — David Bowie Onstage — Image by © Michael Ochs Archives/Corbis

July 9th, 1973 — Rock music legend David Bowie — Image by © Hulton-Deutsch Collection/Corbis

July 4th, 1973, London — At the party given by pop star David Bowie at the Cafe Royal here following Bowie’s “final” public concert. Lou Reed, Mick Jagger and David Bowie. Standing is Lulu. — Bettmann/Corbis