Rod Stewart: (Tarten Rocker)

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

Crazy in the Music Scene The Glam Rock Freebie Hit Slade’s “The Whole World's Goin' Crazy” 7-inch flexi disc single, was released in the UK on October 20, 1972, as a free insert with the first issue of Music Scene magazine. Backed with “Bonnie Charlie” by Mike Hugg, this high-energy glam rock track, written by Noddy Holder, was a taster from the soon to be released album Slayed?. Produced by Chas Chandler, the A-side’s anthemic chant and stomping rhythm captured Slade’s infec

Rod Stewart's "Never a Dull Moment" remains at the number one position in the NME British album chart as published in New Musical Express, October 14, 1972. Rod Stewart released Never a Dull Moment  in July 1972, his fourth solo album, on Mercury Records. Following the success of Every Picture Tells a Story , this album solidified Stewart’s blend of rock, folk, and soul, showcasing his raspy vocals and knack for storytelling. Recorded at Morgan and Olympic Studios in London,

Rod Stewart’s "Never a Dull Moment" , a one-page advert and apology advert in New Musical Express , October 7, 1972.

Rod Stewart’s "The Snaky Tale of Python Lee Jackson" , a one-page feature in Melody Maker , October 7, 1972.

Rod Stewart’s Top British Male Singer , a cover and one-page article in Melody Maker , October 1, 1972.

Rod Stewart’s "Top British Male Singer" , a two-page feature in Melody Maker , September 30, 1972.

Rod Stewart’s "Well Done Rod" , a half-page advert in Melody Maker , September 30, 1972.

Rod Stewart’s "There's A Lot We Can Say" , a one-page advert in New Musical Express , September 2, 1972.

Rod Stewart’s "Never a Dull Moment in Philly" , a one-page gig review in Rock Magazine , August 28, 1972.

Cover of Rod Stewart's single "You Wear It Well," released by Mercury in Germany, catalog number 6052 171. Rod Stewart’s "You Wear It...

Rod Stewart’s "A Snakebite from the Past" , a one-page feature in New Musical Express , October 21, 1972.

Rod Stewart’s Star of the Month Calendar feature, published in Bravo magazine on July 1, 1972.

Rod Stewart’s "Words Of 26 Hits" , a cover and one-page article in Words Magazine , January 1, 1972.

Rod Stewart's NME Poll Sweep Published in the UK on January 22, 1972, New Musical Express’s advert “Good On Yer Rod!” proudly showcased Rod Stewart’s impressive results in the 1971 NME Readers Poll, celebrating his breakout year following the success of Every Picture Tells a Story  and the global smash “Maggie May.” Advert Text Highlights World Musical Personality – No. 3 Rod Stewart World Male Singer – No. 3 Rod Stewart British Male Singer – No. 3 Rod Stewart British Vocal P

Rod Stewart – the raspy rebel who owned the year, part two! Rod Stewart’s The Face of 1971 Part Two, a one-page feature in Melody Maker, January 1, 1972. More Rod heart-throb moments added weekly.

Rod Stewart crowned the face of the year – the raspy-voiced heart-throb takes the crown! Two-page feature in Melody Maker, December 25, 1971. More Rod Stewart heart-throb moments added weekly..

Rod Stewart’s "Apprentice and Master" , a one-page feature in Record Mirror , December 4, 1971.

Rod Stewart rules the UK with single and album at #1! Rod Stewart’s Maggie May and Every Picture Tells a Story, held the number one spot on their respective UK charts as published in New Musical Express magazine, November 6, 1971. Rod Stewart released "Maggie May" in July 1971 as a single from his album Every Picture Tells a Story  on Mercury Records. Co-written by Stewart and Martin Quittenton, the folk-rock ballad tells the story of a young man’s complicated romance with an

Rod Stewart’s "Sweet & Sour" , a one-page feature in Sounds , October 30, 1971.