Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s "Mrs. Blackhouse"  backed with "Engine Room Boogie" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK...

MARC a music show hosted by Marc Bolan on ITV in the UK, made it debut August 24, 1977. The show was a significant moment in British...

David Bowie’s "Shop Here," a one-page scrapbook feature in Scrapbook, August 20, 1977.

David Essex’s "Cool Out Tonight"  backed with "Yesterday in L.A." , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by CBS Records...

Iggy Pop’s "Iggy Dates" , a cover insert and one-page article in Melody Maker , August 13, 1977.

Alice Cooper softens his sound and scores a major hit with this 1977 soft‑rock ballad.

Marc Bolan & T.Rex’s "Heart Throb Are Ready" , a one-page article on Marc TV Show in Scrapbook , August 12, 1977.

Cockney Rebel’s "The Best Years of Our Lives (Live)"  backed with "Tumbling Down (Live)" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the...

T.Rex’s "Celebrate Summer"  backed with "Ride My Wheels" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI Records under T. Rex...

A fascinating 1977 feature on Marc Bolan launching his own television series and his enthusiastic plans to showcase punk and new wave bands to a mainstream audience. The glam pioneer embracing the new punk generation and positioning himself as its unlikely champion. Scrapbook Date: August 1, 1977 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Marc Bolan given his own six-part TV series on Granada • Plans to feature punk and new wave bands on the show • Bolan declares himself