SAHB: (Rock Pirates)

Sensational Alex Harvey Band's Vaudeville Madness. Published in the UK on January 26, 1974, Disc magazine’s article “Alex Harvey fantasy night” announced a special concert by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band at the Empire Ballroom, Leicester Square, London, on Monday, February 11, 1974. The event was billed as a night of romance, fantasy, and fun, with a named DJ introducing the evening. Supporting acts included Rocket Records’ latest signing Casablanca and The Troggs. The ar

A Theatrical Glam Gallop The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s “Giddy Up A Ding Dong” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 12, 1973, on Vertigo Records (catalogue: 6059 091). Backed with “Buff's Bar Blues,” this energetic glam rock track, written by F. Bell, Lattanzil. Produced by Phil Wainman, the A-side’s galloping rhythm, Harvey’s theatrical vocals, and Zal Cleminson’s fiery fiddle captured SAHB’s vaudevillian flair, but it failed to chart. Song origins: "Gi

Lou Reed’s "Lou Reed Dates" , a cover insert and one-page article in Melody Maker , August 11, 1973.

A Sensational Alex Harvey Band Vertigo Assault Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Record Mirror’s full-page advert screamed FRAMED — The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s debut album on Vertigo (6360 081). Quoting Melody Maker: “... the Alex Harvey Band are going to be big,” the ad listed their December tour dates from The Marquee to Paisley, plus their *Old Grey Whistle Test* appearance on December 5. Pure theatrical rock menace. Advert Overview Publication Details Magaz

A Gritty Glam Rock Satire The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s “There’s No Lights On The Christmas Tree Mother, They’re Burning Big Louie Tonight” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 27, 1972, on Vertigo Records (catalogue: 6059 070). Backed with “Harp,”only single from the band’s debut album Framed. Housed in a Vertigo swirl company sleeve, it’s a cult classic of SAHB’s early years. The single was only released in the UK. Single Overview Label: Vertigo – 605

Alex Harvey’s "A Hard Road For Alex" , a one-page article in New Musical Express , October 14, 1972.

Alex Harvey’s "Back Again" , a one-page feature in New Musical Express , October 7, 1972.