Glam Flashback

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

No Synthesizers, All Heart Queen’s Sheer Heart Attack LP, was released in the UK on November 8, 1974, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMC 3061 / OC 062 ◦ 96 025). This 13-track glam-prog triumph, produced by Queen and Roy Thomas Baker, featured “Killer Queen” and “Now I'm Here.” Recorded at Trident, Wessex, Rockfield, and AIR Studios, it peaked at No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart for 47 weeks across six runs. Issued in vinyl LP, cassette, and 8-track formats, with a 1st pressing Slip

The 7-inch vinyl single featuring Marc Bolan and T. Rex's "Teenage Dream" , with "Satisfaction Pony" as the B-side, was released in the UK by EMI Records through T. Rex Wax Co. (catalog number MARC 6) on January 25, 1974. It debuted on the UK charts on February 9, at number 18, climbed to number 13 the following week, which was its peak position, and remained on the chart for a total of 5 weeks. "Surprise, surprise! Marc sings out - and at last, it really is the new T.Rex so

Suzi Quatro's Glam-Rock No. 1 Smash Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 25, 1974, on RAK Records (catalogue: RAK 167), Suzi Quatro’s “Devil Gate Drive” — backed with “In The Morning” — was a high-octane glam-rock stomper written and produced by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. It entered the UK Singles Chart on February 9, 1974, and became Suzi’s first UK No. 1, holding the top spot for 5 weeks during an 11-week run. Track Listing A: Devil Gate Drive B: In T

A Cardboard Carton Hard Rock Swan Song Released in the UK and worldwide on November 20, 1973, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 56018), Alice Cooper Group’s Muscle Of Love — their seventh and final original-band studio album untill 2025 — was a raw hard rock triumph. Produced by Jack Richardson & Jack Douglas, this 9-track concept featured the iconic cardboard carton packaging with fold-out “Institute of Nude Wrestling” instructions. Peaked at No. 10 US Billboard 200. In

Bolan's Monday Night Lyceum Call Published in the UK on January 16, 1971, Melody Maker’s advert promoted T. Rex’s concert at the Lyceum, Strand, London, on Monday, January 25, 1971. The show ran from 7.30–11.00 p.m. (doors open 7.00 p.m.), with tickets priced at 10 shillings. The event featured Jeff Dexter as DJ and guest group America. Advert Text LYCEUM, STRAND MONDAY 25th JANUARY 7.30-11.00 p.m. Doors open 7.00 p.m. T.REX TICKETS 10/- With JEFF DEXTER and GUEST GROUP AMERI

released on July 12, 1963 Shane Fenton’s (the stage name of Bernard Jewry, who later became known as Alvin Stardust) "Don't Do That" , single was released, by Parlophone Records (catalog number R 5047) in the UK, it was one of the final singles credited to Shane Fenton before the dissolution of his backing band, The Fentones, and his transition to a solo career. The single is a product of the early 1960s British beat and rock 'n' roll scene, reflecting the pre-Beatles era so