1970S COUNTERCULTURE

Apr 28 2026CELEBRITIES

Bowie’s 1976 border trouble and the music world’s pushback against hate

In 1976, David Bowie got pulled into a bizarre border drama while riding a train near Russia and Poland. Authorities stopped him, searched his belongings, and found items linked to Nazi symbols. He was held briefly and let go without extra trouble, but the moment quickly became part of his wild 1970

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