David Bowie sees Mick Ronson live
David Bowie saw Mick Ronson perform at London’s Rainbow Theatre on 22 February 1974.
Month: February 1974
Travel: Amsterdam to London
David Bowie returned to London from Amsterdam on 15 February 1974.
UK single release: Rebel Rebel
David Bowie’s single ‘Rebel Rebel’ was released in the UK on 15 February 1974, with the Hunky Dory song ‘Queen Bitch’ on the b-side.
Mixing: Diamond Dogs
Bowie and Visconti completed the Diamond Dogs album on 14 February 1974.
Television: Top Pop
David Bowie filmed an appearance on the Dutch TV show Top Pop on 13 February 1974, miming to his forthcoming single ‘Rebel Rebel’.
Edison Awards, Amsterdam
David Bowie attended a press reception for the Edison Awards – the Netherlands’ main music event – in Amsterdam on 13 February 1974.
Travel: London to Amsterdam
David Bowie chose to leave the UK for tax purposes in early 1974. One result was a three-day promotional visit to the Netherlands.