Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

A Glam Rock Grand Slam Wizzard’s “Ball Park Incident” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 3, 1972, on Harvest Records (catalogue: HAR 5062). Backed with “The Carlsberg Special (Piano's Demolished Phone 021 373 4472),” this exuberant glam rock anthem, written by Roy Wood, was the band’s debut single. Produced by Roy Wood, the A-side’s brassy horns, pounding drums, and Wood’s playful vocals about a baseball romance peaked at No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart for

Cooper's Campus Shock Therapy The Alice Cooper Group’s live performance at Hofstra University, was held on November 2, 1972, in Hempstead, New York, USA. This high-energy show, featuring the band’s theatrical shock rock antics, took place during their tour supporting the album School's Out. With Alice Cooper (vocals), Glen Buxton (guitar), Michael Bruce (guitar/keyboards), Dennis Dunaway (bass), and Neal Smith (drums), the setlist included hits like “School’s Out” and “I’m E

David Bowie: "When Bowie Blessed the Strawbs" Article (1972)

Bolan's Born To Boogie B-Side Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 1, 1972, on T. Rex Wax Co. (catalogue: MARC 3), T. Rex’s “Solid Gold Easy Action” was Marc Bolan’s infectious glam-rock anthem. Backed with “Born To Boogie,” both written/produced by Bolan with Tony Visconti, this solid-gold stomper peaked at No. 2 on the Official Singles Chart for 11 weeks. Issued in solid centre, push-out centre, and promo variants, with worldwide releases. Single Overvie

Alice Cooper Group’s "What's Left," a two-page feature in Rock Scene Magazine, November 1, 1972.

Rod Stewart’s "Roddy Lops Off a Fingertip" , a one-page article in Circus Magazine , November 1, 1972.

Cat Stevens Cover & Four-Page Feature in Circus Magazine, November 1, 1972

Bolan’s cosmic boogie masterpiece – Circus asks: dashed off or pure glam genius? one-page review in Circus Magazine, November 1, 1972.

Alice hits the cover – Cream goes full gonzo on shock rock’s wildest ride! cover and four-page feature DaDa Weer All Zrazee Now Cream magazine, November 1972.

Alice Cooper Group’s "Spot The Errors," a one-page feature in 16 Magazine, November 1, 1972. .

Beck’s wild guitar gang smashes the rules – rock’s ultimate vandals! Jeff Beck’s Rock and Roll Vandals , a two-page feature in Rock Scene Magazine, December, 1972. More Beck shred legends added weekly.

On October 30th, 1972, "Hi-Ho Silver Lining" backed with "Beck's Bolero" and "Rock My Plimsoul" by Jeff Beck entered the UK singles chart at number 32. The song remained on the chart for 11 weeks, reaching its peak at number 17 Catalogue: 1C 006-93 925 MA Psychedelic Rock Reissue Jeff Beck’s “Hi Ho Silver Lining” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 20, 1972, on RAK Replay (catalogue: RR 3). Backed with “Beck's Bolero” and “Rock My Plimsoul,” this reissue of

T.Rex’s "Still Mighty Hard for Marc" , a one-page Santa Monica concert review in Melody Maker , October 28, 1972.

Your bedroom walls deserve full-colour glam gods – only 70p! advert featuring Alice Cooper, Slade, Donny Osmond (Nos 1–3) and seven more in full colour (33" x 24") for 70p each, in Melody Maker, October 28, 1972.

Mott The Hoople’s "The Young Dude" , a one-page feature in Melody Maker , October 28, 1972

A Gritty Glam Rock Satire The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s “There’s No Lights On The Christmas Tree Mother, They’re Burning Big Louie Tonight” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 27, 1972, on Vertigo Records (catalogue: 6059 070). Backed with “Harp,”only single from the band’s debut album Framed. Housed in a Vertigo swirl company sleeve, it’s a cult classic of SAHB’s early years. The single was only released in the UK. Single Overview Label: Vertigo – 605

T.Rex’s "The Slider" , a one-page advert in Melody Maker , October 22, 1972.

T.Rex’s "The Slider" , a one-page advert in New Musical Express , October 21, 1972.

Alice Cooper Group’s "Alice In Scotland," a one-page advert in New Musical Express, October 21, 1972.

Rod Stewart’s "Music Scene Issue No.1" , a one-page advert in Melody Maker , October 21, 1972.