Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

David Bowie’s "When People Acclaim" , a one-page sketch in Scrapbook , January 25, 1975. Scrapbook One Page Sketch (Jan 25, 1975) WHEN PEOPLE ACCLAIM theatrical bands such as Genesis, Bowie, Queen, Hawkwind and Jethro Tull, I wonder why they never include Principal Edwards, who were among the pioneers of rock theatre in this country, and whose most recent show easily surpassed even Genesis' visual adventures. S. A. HART, Ullswater Rd, Congleton, Cheshire. PICTURED ABOVE: DAVI

Freddie's 1975 Music Star Spotlight Published in the UK on January 18, 1975, Music Star Magazine’s cover “Queen Alive!” featured Freddie Mercury and the band at the peak of their early breakthrough. The cover showcased Freddie in full theatrical glam, with the article highlighting Queen’s explosive live energy, the success of Sheer Heart Attack , and their unstoppable rise in the glam-rock scene. Article Overview Publication Details Magazine: Music Star (UK). Date: January 18

Queen's Sheer Heart Attack Live Cut The Single That Hit 11 EMI's 1975 Sheer Rock Push Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 17, 1975, on EMI (catalogue: EMI 2256), Queen’s “Now I’m Here” — backed with “Lily Of The Valley” — was the second single from Sheer Heart Attack. Written by Brian May, produced by Queen and Roy Thomas Baker, this live favourite entered the UK Singles Chart on January 25, 1975, peaked at No. 11, and charted for 7 weeks. Issued in EMI fac

Bowie's Live Set Critique Published in the US on January 16, 1975, Rolling Stone’s album review of David Live (RCA Victor CPL2-0771) by Tom Nolan offered a highly critical take on Bowie’s first official live album. Nolan described the double LP as lacking the power of the originals, with a “thin, samey oneness” across the 16 tracks (plus “Knock on Wood”). He criticized the one-dimensional backing, flat mix that highlighted Bowie’s presence at the expense of the band, and Bowi

a two-page spread in Bravo Magazine on January 16, 1975.

A Slade Cinema Debut Spotlight Premiere in cinemas across the U.K. on January 12, 1975, Slade’s Slade In Flame — the band’s debut feature film — was a gritty, semi-autobiographical drama directed by Richard Loncraine. The film followed the rise of a fictional glam band, starring Noddy Holder, Dave Hill, Jim Lea, and Don Powell as themselves. An article in the press highlighted the premiere, capturing Slade’s transition from chart-topping rockers to screen stars. Article Overv

A Dana Gillespie Bowie-Connected Promo Published in the UK on January 11, 1975, this one-page advert promoted Dana Gillespie’s single “Really Love The Man.” The promotion highlighted Dana Gillespie’s connection to David Bowie (as a longtime friend and early collaborator in his pre-fame circle), tying into the ongoing glam/rock scene buzz. A subtle nod to Bowie’s influence during his mid-’70s peak. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine/Publication: UK music press (1975

A Music Star Sparks Spotlight Published in the UK on January 11, 1975, Music Star magazine’s cover and one-page article “How the Stars Can Help” featured Sparks — the theatrical brotherly duo Ron & Russell Mael — in full glam-pop glory. The cover showcased Sparks at the height of their Kimono My House and Propaganda era success, with the article exploring how their unique sound and image were helping shape the stars of the music scene. Article Overview Publication Details Ma

An NME Bowie Speculation Storm Published in the UK on January 11, 1975, New Musical Express’s one-page article “The Rumours Are Flying” captured the swirling speculation around David Bowie’s next moves during the height of his mid-’70s fame. The piece detailed the flood of rumours about his music, personal life, and future projects amid the *Young Americans* era transition. A quintessential 1975 Bowie press frenzy. Article Overview Publication Details Magazine: New Musical E

A Glitter Band Glam Heartbreaker Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 10, 1975, on Bell Records (catalog number BELL 1391), The Glitter Band’s “Goodbye My Love” — backed with “Got To Get Ready For Love” — was a glam-pop ballad that entered the Official Singles Chart on January 18, 1975, peaking at No. 2 and charting for 9 weeks. A classic mid-’70s glam hit. Single Overview Release Details Label: Bell Records. Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single. Full Track

A Sparks Glam-Pop Breakthrough Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 10, 1975, on Island Records (catalogue: WIP 6221), Sparks’ “Something For The Girl With Everything” — backed with “Marry Me” — was a glam-pop gem. Written by Ron Mael, produced by Muff Winwood, this high-energy track entered the UK Singles Chart on January 18, 1975, peaking at No. 17 on February 8, 1975, and charting for 7 weeks. Issued in pushout centre and solid centre variants, plus prom

Essex enchants the cover – the dreamy heart-throb steals 1975! David Essex’s Dreamy David , a cover and one-page article in Music Star Magazine, January 4, 1975. More Essex heart-throb magic added weekly.

Marc Bolan’s Shakin' the Hex , a cover and three-page feature in Beetle Magazine , January 1, 1975. The last time Beetle interviewed Marc Bolan he had just completed laying down some basic tracks for "Tanx", the followup to "The Slider". At that point in time, Marc was the biggest thing Britain had seen in many a year, Europe lay at his feet and it looked like North America was going the same route. "Get It On (Bang A Gong)" was the single which inspired that hope. In North A

Rod Stewart’s "Smiler" , a two-page album review in Beetle US Music Magazine , January 2, 1975.

The mad genius behind Alice's billion-dollar sound – Ezrin spills all! two-page feature in Beetle Magazine, January 1, 1975. Bobby Gimby is a Canadian bandleader-composer whose biggest claim to fame in the nation's collective memory is a centennial song which was a huge success in 1967 when we celebrated 100 years as a nation. It was an adequately insipid jingle that we all sang. 'Caaaa-naaaa- daaaa'. Bob Ezrin's father played bass with the Bobby Gimby Band. His mother was a

Eno's Three-Page Feature January 1, 1975. As at last result, definition is suspended. The bio-rhythm heartbeat toe-tapping white noise...

Top of the Pops – the teenage allowance still rules British pop! two-page article in Beetle magazine, January 2, 1971. "Top Of The Pops is still the barometer of the ever-shifting British singles scene. Unlike American pop radio which is controlled by tight playlists, promo tipsheets, and marketing reports in the trades, the English 45 action is still controlled by teen- agers with their allowances. TOTP is a weekly BBC television programme that features film clips of the top

David Bowie’s "Barbra's New Beauty", a one-page advert in Rolling Stone, January 2, 1975 Butterfly is a spectacular assemblage of songs written by such diverse talents as Paul Anka, Bill Withers and David Bowie, plus classics like Since I Don't Have You and Let the Good Times Roll. They're all Barbra: the voice and the style. Barbra takes you on the floating wings of song as only she can. CATCH BARBRA ON HER NEW ALBUM, "BUTTERFLY." ON COLUMBIA RECORDS AND TAPES TRACKLIST "Lov

There is no light. Only the red lights of the amplifiers are illuminated. Suddenly a scream: "Now I'm here." A white spotlight points like a finger at singer Freddie Mercury on the right side of the stage. Again silence, darkness. "Now I'm there." The spotlight shines on the left. Then Queen launches into their set: 89 spotlights illuminate the stage in green, yellow, red, and blue. Drummer Roger Taylor, lead guitarist Brian May, and bassist John Deacon unleash a hell of a so

Mott The Hoople’s "Who Will be the New Man in Mott?" , a one-page article in POP Magazine  Issue 22, 1974. George Harrison? Steve Harley?...