April 24, 1974 –
David Bowie released his iconic album, Diamond Dogs, on this date.
This song introduces us to Bowie’s post-Ziggy Stardust persona, Halloween Jack: “The Halloween Jack is a real cool cat and he lives on top of Manhattan Chase.” It has also been suggested this song was influenced by Dhalgren, a science fiction novel by Samuel R. Delany.
The Haus of Dcaligari 