Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

A minimalist portrait, a wall of dates, and a promise: Bowie returns to the stage with the precision and emotional clarity of his Berlin‑era sound.

A major New Musical Express announcement outlines Bowie’s first provincial UK concerts since 1973, supported by a newly expanded band and following an extensive American tour.

Sounds publishes a detailed breakdown of Bowie’s June 1978 UK tour dates, ticket prices, postal‑only applications, and the expanded band supporting him after an extensive American run.

An eight‑page Melody Maker special tracing Bowie’s journey from Brixton roots to Berlin reinvention, blending exclusive interviews, film‑set reportage, and reflections on fame, creativity, and the Eno–Visconti era.

Rolling Stone’s February 8, 1978 review of From The Inside , written by Tom Carson, critiques Cooper’s asylum‑themed concept album as an ambitious but conflicted work — sharp ideas and strong lyrics weighed down by tonal uncertainty, slick production, and a performer seemingly boxed in by his own concept Alice Cooper misses his own point From the Inside Alice Cooper Warner Bros. By Tom Carson I F ANYONE COULD PULL off a Fa concept album about life in La sanitarium, it's Alice

The City That Hit NME Published in the UK on January 28, 1978, New Musical Express’s one-page album review of Iggy Pop’s Kill City set the record straight on its origins and context. The reviewer noted that, contrary to some claims, the album was not recorded between 1974 and 1975 — almost all tracks (except the instrumental “Master Charge”) were laid down in May 1975 at the LA demo studio owned by MOR songwriter Jim Webb, funded by a modest donation from ex-rock critic/A&R m

Bowie's Heroes-Era Single Launch Published in the UK on January 20, 1978, Melody Maker’s one-page advert “Beauty and the Beast - The New Single” promoted David Bowie’s latest single from the Heroes album. The eye-catching ad highlighted the track’s dark, experimental energy, positioning it as a bold follow-up in Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy phase, with striking visuals and text emphasizing his ongoing creative reinvention. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker

Rod's Blistering Blues Kicker Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 20, 1978, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 17101), Rod Stewart’s “Hot Legs” — backed with “I Was Only Joking” — was the second single from his 1977 album Foot Loose & Fancy Free. In the UK, it was issued as a double A-side. The single reached No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. The lead guitar was played by Billy Peek, a Saint Louis native and mem

Circus Magazine, January 19, 1978 Published in the US on January 19, 1978, Circus magazine’s two‑page feature “Alice Comes Alive” spotlighted Cooper at a pivotal turning point in his solo career. The article captured him in the early stages of his 1978 comeback, following a period of personal struggle and recovery, and framed his return with a renewed sense of focus, wit, and creative direction. Positioned just months before the release of From the Inside, the feature present

Queen's 1978 Leadership Shift Spotlight Published in the UK on January 19, 1978, this cover feature “No Longer Leader?” explored the evolving dynamics within Queen. The article delved into whether Freddie Mercury was stepping back from being the sole leader of the band, highlighting the growing contributions from Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon, and reflecting on the group's maturing creative process during the News of the World era. The cover featured the band in st