Opening on the 10th February 1972, the Ziggy Stardust Tours during 1972 produced ninety-four performances. The band consisted of: David Bowie (Vocals, Guitar, 12-String Acoustic Guitar), Mick Ronson (Lead Guitar), Trevor Bolder (Bass Guitar) and Mick 'Woody' Woodmansey (Drums).
JANUARY:
FEBRUARY:
UK TOUR 1:
*28th Feb: The Glasgow gig was cancelled as the venue management wouldn't allow the band to use their full amplification equipment. David explained the situation to waiting fans later outside.
MARCH:
*21st Mar: The concert at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester was cancelled and rearranged for the following month.
APRIL:
*17th Apr: The advertised concert at the New Lord's Club in Gravesend was cancelled. The replacement band were Tir Na Nog.
*20th Apr: Matthew Fisher on piano joins the touring band on 20th April.
MAY:
* From 2nd June Robin Lumley replaces Matthew Fisher on piano.
JUNE:
JULY:
August sees the start of two weeks of rehearsals for the Ziggy Stardust Show at the Rainbow Theatre.
*Nicky Graham joins the backing band on piano.
AUGUST:
UK TOUR 2
SEPTEMBER:
* Mike Garson joins the band on piano after being auditioned by Mick Ronson.
USA TOUR 1
OCTOBER:
NOVEMBER:
*29th Nov: Mott The Hoople play at the Tower Theatre on November 29th - David joins them on stage.
DECEMBER:
UK LEG 2