Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

Alvin Stardust’s "Alvin Stardust in Hamburg" , a two-page feature in POP Magazine , December 29, 1974. What's going on? Barbed wire in...

Genesis’ "Everything New" , a two-page feature in Pop Magazine  Issue 22, 1974. A brightly made-up face in ultraviolet light. A band in...

Rod Stewart’s personal masseuse spills the secrets – Faces’ wild life under the spotlight! two-page feature in DISC, December 28, 1974. More Faces backstage gossip added weekly.

Queen hit the road hard – Freddie’s boys conquer the stage! Queen’s On The Road Part Two, a one-page feature in DISC, December 28, 1974. More Queen road warrior tales added weekly.

Faces sign off with style – a heartfelt thanks to the fans! one-page advert in DISC, December 28, 1974. More Faces farewell vibes added weekly.

David Essex’s "His Fans & Life" , a one-page article, 1975.

Alice turns Santa into a boozy nightmare – Christmas will never be the same! cover & two-page feature in DISC, December 28, 1974.

Alvin Stardust takes the front page – leather gloves and that killer glare! Music Star Magazine, December 28, 1974. More Alvin glam menace added weekly.

Rod Stewart’s Question & Answer , a cover and one-page article in Beat Instrumental , December 1, 1972.

Slade’s "Help Us Celebrate" , a one-page article, 1973.

Essex storms the pages – the echoey heart-throb gets the full star treatment! one-page portrait in Music Star, December 21, 1974. More Essex glamour shots added weekly.

Sparks invade teen mags – the Mael brothers’ weird world hits the front page! cover in Mirabelle, December 21, 1974. More Sparks oddities added weekly.

Elton and Kiki team up – the rocket man finds his perfect duet partner! one-page advert in Creem US Music Magazine, December 1, 1974.

A Glam-Rock Red Dress Debut Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 21, 1974, on Magnet Records. Produced by Peter Shelley with musical direction/arrangements by John Fiddy, this 11-track set featured “Red Dress,” “You You You,” “Tell Me Why,” and “Chilli Willi.” Peaked at No. 37 on the Official Albums Chart for 3 weeks. Issued in standard sleeve, cassette, and 8-track variants. Album Overview Release Details Label: Magnet Records. Formats: Vinyl LP, cassette, 8-track

Essex storms the front page – the echoey heart-throb rules the glam winter! Music Star Magazine, Cover December 14, 1974.

"You remember Trevor and Woody, don't you.. "And the rumour spread that I was ageing fast" David Bowie "Width Of A Circle." NO, NOT that fast, sweetheart. Why, a Philadelphia cop wouldn't even believe that you were over twenty-one. Let's begin, appropriately enough, in the middle. Bowie and his entourage (played by Mike Garson, Ava Cherry, Jeffrey Mac-Cormack A.K.A. War-ren Peace, two body-guards and assorted guides) were sitting in this Philly club called the Artemis, previe

A Wizzard Glam-Rock Marathon Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 13, 1974, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 16497), Wizzard’s “Are You Ready To Rock” was Roy Wood’s high-energy glam-rock anthem. Backed with “Marathon Man,” this stomping classic — written by Roy Wood (A) and K. Smart/M. Tyler (B) — entered the Official Singles Chart on December 21, 1974, peaking at No. 8 on January 25, 1975, and charting for 10 weeks. Issued in solid centre first press

Rod Stewart’s "Sprang From Captivity" , a cover and seven-page feature in Circus Raves Magazine , December 1, 1974.

Bolan unveils the new T.Rex line-up – bigger, brasher, ready to conquer America! Marc Bolan's new band - full-page feature in Bravo magazine, December 12, 1974. Marc Bolan introduces the revamped T.Rex: Mickey Finn still on bongos, plus new recruits Peter Dines (keys), Davy Lutton (drums), and Gloria Jones (backing vocals). Fresh from recording Futuristic Dragon, they’re gearing up for a triumphant US tour. More Bolan comeback stories added weekly. Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn:

David Bowie’s "Cuts Bruce's Songs" , a one-page article in Melody Maker , December 7, 1974.