Roxy Music: (Eyeliner Rebels)

The art-school invaders who dressed like 1950s matinee idols, sounded like the future, and made every other glam band look like they’d just rolled out of bed. One day in 1971, a ferryman with a quiff, a synth wizard in a leopard-print cape, and a sax player who looked like he’d escaped from a sci-fi B-movie walked into a studio and decided rock needed more oboe, more glamour, and a lot more danger. The Glam Slam Essentials Roxy Music (1972) – Album Release (1972)The debut tha

A Glam Revival Hit Bryan Ferry’s “Let’s Stick Together (Westside ’88 Remix)” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 17, 1988, on EG Records (catalogue: EGO 44). Backed with Roxy Music’s “Trash,” this release reimagined Ferry’s 1976 hit, a cover of Wilbert Harrison’s 1962 R&B classic, with a modernized remix by Bruce Lampcov and Rhett Davies for Westside Studios. Issued to promote Ferry’s solo career revival and Roxy Music’s legacy, the single tapped into ‘80s

Roxy Music’s "Take a Chance with Me"  backed with "The Main Thing" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by E.G. Records...

A Sophisticated Synth-Pop Strut Roxy Music’s “The Same Old Scene” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 31, 1980, on EG Records (catalogue: ROXY 1). The song was taken from the group's number one album Flesh and Blood, It peaked at No. 12 on the UK Singles Charts and No. 35 in Australia. It contains a Roland CR-78 drum machine rhythm backing and intricate bass guitar work that would become ubiquitous in many Roxy Music songs that followed. "Same Old Scene" pl

Roxy Music’s "Angel Eyes"  backed with "My Little Girl" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Polydor Records (catalog...

The Bride Stripped Bare's Moody Muse Bryan Ferry’s “Carrickfergus” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 3, 1978, on Polydor Records (catalogue: 2001 834). Backed with “When She Walks In The Room,” this haunting traditional Irish folk ballad arranged by Ferry, both tracks were taken from Ferry's fifth solo album, T he Bride Stripped Bare . Produced by Ferry with collaborators, the A-side’s orchestral melancholy and Ferry’s emotive croon failed to chart. Issu

Bryan Ferry’s The Bride Stripped Bare  was released as an LP album in the UK by Polydor Records (catalog number POLS 1001) in September...

A Roxy Music Glam Reissue Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 13, 1978, on Polydor Records (catalog number 2001 739), Roxy Music’s “Do The Strand” — backed with “Editions of You” — was a reissue of the 1973 glam classic from the For Your Pleasure album. Written by Bryan Ferry, produced by Chris Thomas, this art-glam anthem showcased Roxy’s theatrical style. GERMAN SLEEVE Single Overview Release Details Label: Polydor Records. Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Si

A Glam Rock Reissue Gem Roxy Music’s “Virginia Plain” 7-inch vinyl single, was re-released in the UK on October 7, 1977, on Polydor Records (catalogue: 2001 739). Backed with “Pyjamarama,” this reissue paired two of the band’s early glam rock hits, originally released in 1972 and 1973, to capitalize on their enduring popularity following the Viva! Roxy Music live album. Produced by Chris Thomas and John Anthony, the single showcased Bryan Ferry’s suave vocals and the band’s a

Ferry steps out alone – Roxy’s crooner goes suave and sophisticated! Roxy Music’s The Solo Bryan, a four-page article in Hit Parader magazine, December 1, 1976.

Bryan Ferry's Two-Page Feature in Rock Magazine, January 1, 1976.

A Siren Live Glam Torch Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 12, 1975, on Island Records (catalogue: WIP 6262), Roxy Music’s “Both Ends Burning” was the second single from Siren. The A-side (studio, edited to 3:58) was backed with “For Your Pleasure” recorded live at Wembley Empire Pool in October 1975. Produced by Chris Thomas & Roxy Music, pressed by CBS Aston Clinton with solid centre, knockout centre, promo, and rare blank B-label variants. Peaked at No

A Seductive Art-Rock Masterpiece The album produced the singles "Love Is the Drug" and "Both Ends Burning", which peaked at numbers two and 25 respectively on the UK Singles Chart. "Love Is the Drug" became Roxy Music's highest-charting single in the US, reaching number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2003, Siren was ranked number 371 on Rolling Stonemagazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The cover features band member Bryan Ferry's soon-to-be-girlfriend, mod

Roxy Music's "Love Is the Drug" / "Sultanesque" – A 1975 Classic Released on October 3, 1975, Roxy Music's "Love Is the Drug" with its...

Eno's Three-Page Feature January 1, 1975. As at last result, definition is suspended. The bio-rhythm heartbeat toe-tapping white noise...

Eno's One-Page Feature in Creem, December 1, 1974.

Roxy Music’s Country Life , a one-page advert in New Musical Express, November 16, 1974.

Roxy’s Rural Glam Censored Roxy Music’s Country Life was released as an LP, cassette, and 8-track cartridge in the UK on November 15, 1974, on Island (catalogue: ILPS 9303 / ZCI 9303 / Y81 9303). This art-glam masterpiece—featuring Ferry’s croon, Manzanera riffs, and infamous censored cover (produced by John Punter & Roxy), was issued in five vinyl variants with pink rim labels, laminated sleeves, and inner lyrics. It peaked at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart. (controversial mo

Roxy Music’s Bryan Ferry Sleek Sheik of Pop , a one-page article in Circus magazine, November 1, 1974.