Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

The Tubes’ "The Tubes Work on So Many Levels" , a one-page album review in Circus Magazine , November 1, 1975.

Alvin Stardust’s Alvin Stardust Exclusive, a cover in Look In Magazine, November 1, 1975.

Mud’s "Only a Little Bit Muddled" , a one-page feature in Record Mirror , November 1, 1975.

The Six-Minute Chart-Topper Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 31, 1975, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 2375). Backed with “I’m In Love With My Car,” this groundbreaking rock opera, written by Freddie Mercury, was the lead single from the album A Night at the Opera. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Queen, the A-side’s operatic structure, multitracked harmonies, and surreal lyrics blended ballad, hard rock, and mock opera. Mercur

Post-Hunter's Hard Rock Edge Mott’s “By Tonight” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 31, 1975 on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 3741). Backed with “I Can Show You How It Is,” this driving hard rock track, written by Nigel Benjamin and Pete Watts, served as the second single from the band's debut album Drive On. Produced by the band, the A-side's urgent guitars and Benjamin's powerful vocals marked Mott's new era without Ian Hunter, but it failed to chart. Ho

David Bowie's "Fame at Last" article Melody Maker, October 25, 1975.

David Bowie's "Thrills" article New Musical Express, October 25, 1975.

David Bowie's "The Tracks of my Years" one-page article Sounds, October 25, 1975.

A Seductive Art-Rock Masterpiece The album produced the singles "Love Is the Drug" and "Both Ends Burning", which peaked at numbers two and 25 respectively on the UK Singles Chart. "Love Is the Drug" became Roxy Music's highest-charting single in the US, reaching number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2003, Siren was ranked number 371 on Rolling Stonemagazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The cover features band member Bryan Ferry's soon-to-be-girlfriend, mod

Elton John’s Rock of the Westies was released on October 24, 1975, through DJM Records in the UK (DJLPH 464) and MCA Records in the US (MCA-2132), it marked his tenth studio album and a bold shift toward a raw, guitar-driven sound. Coming off the introspective Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy , this record showcased Elton’s versatility, backed by a revamped band and the ever-reliable songwriting of Bernie Taupin. The Background: A New Band, A New Vibe By 1975, Elt

The only Top of the Pops performance of “Dreamy Lady” recorded the previous day was broadcast on October 23, 1975. The whole show, like many others, were wiped by the BBC due to a lack of storage space. Below is the running order of the show; brackets denote the song's chart position. (36) T-REX – DISCO PARTY – Dreamy Lady (25) JOHN MILES – Highfly (NEW) BILLIE JO SPEARS – Silver Wings And Golden Rings (32) NATALIE COLE – This Will Be (16) ROXY MUSIC – Love Is The Drug (

Faces’ "Rod Looses Face" , a one-page article in New Musical Express , October 18, 1975.

David Bowie’s "A Mothers Anguish" , a one-page article in New Musical Express , October 18, 1975.

A Glam Farewell Single Wizzard’s “Rattlesnake Roll” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 17, 1975, on Jet Records (catalogue: JET 758). Backed with “Can’t Help My Feelings,” this high-energy glam rock track, written and produced by Roy Wood, marked the band's final single before their disbandment. Recorded amid internal tensions and declining commercial fortunes, the A-side's infectious riff and brass-driven groove echoed Wizzard's carnival rock style, but i

T.Rex’s "Dreamy Lady" , a one-page advert in Record Mirror , October 4, 1975.

A Glam Pop Dancefloor Sizzler Barry Blue’s “If I Show You I Can Dance” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 4, 1975, on Bell Records (catalogue: BELL 1452). Backed with “Rosetta Stone,” this funky glam pop track, written by Barry Blue and Lynsey de Paul, was a standalone non-album single following the success of his debut album Hot Shots (1974). Produced by Blue, the A-side’s infectious groove and catchy chorus aimed for the dancefloor, but it failed to char

Roxy Music's "Love Is the Drug" / "Sultanesque" – A 1975 Classic Released on October 3, 1975, Roxy Music's "Love Is the Drug" with its...

Flo and Eddie's Illegal, Immortal and Fattening Two-Page Advert Creem Magazine October 1, 1975:

Rod Stewart’s "Atlantic Crossing", a one-page advert in Creem Magazine, October 1, 1975.

Alice Cooper’s "Alice's Underside," a one-page article in More Magazine Belgium, October 1, 1975.