The tour took the month of August 1974 off , during which time Bowie began recording his follow - up studio album , Young Americans .
Bowie recorded radio and television commercials for the tour , which played in advance of the tour 's arrival in each city .
The tour took the month of August 1974 off , during which time Bowie began recording Bowie 's follow - up studio album , Young Americans .
Bowie recorded radio and television commercials for the tour , which played in advance of the tour 's arrival in each city .