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Roxy Music: (Eyeliner Rebels)
Art-School Eyeliner Rebels: Bryan Ferry’s lounge-lizard croon meets Brian Eno’s synth madness and Andy Mackay’s wailing oboe. Virginia Plain crashed the party, Love Is the Drug turned it funky, and every album cover looked like a Vogue fever dream. Glam’s smartest, sexiest, most sophisticated gang. More oboe solos incoming weekly.


Roxy Music: "Angel Eyes" Single (1979)
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...

Roxy Music
Aug 2, 19792 min read


Trash Single: Feb 1979
Roxy Music return from a three‑year hiatus with a sharp, modernist single that redefines their late‑70s sound

Roxy Music
Feb 9, 19792 min read


Bryan Ferry: Carrickfergus Single (1978)
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

Roxy Music
Nov 3, 19783 min read


Bryan Ferry: "The Bride Stripped Bare" Album (1978)
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...

Roxy Music
Aug 31, 19782 min read



Roxy Music
Jul 8, 19780 min read


Do The Strand Single: 1978
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

Roxy Music
Jan 13, 19781 min read


Roxy Music: "Virginia Plain" Single (1977)
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

Roxy Music
Oct 6, 19772 min read


The Solo Bryan Article : 1976
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.

Roxy Music
Dec 1, 19761 min read


Ferry's Fashions: 1976
Two-Pages Rock Magazine, January 1, 1976. FERRY'S FASHIONS DURING THE ROXY YEARS Roxy Music is back in the States with a new album and a new tour this October-November. For fans of the group, there is no question that their sound will have developed along the uniquely experimental lines Roxy has pursued since their very first album released four years ago. Their stage act will be dramatic, with slick lighting effects and superb instrumental solos. 1 At the start, it was slick

Roxy Music
Jan 1, 19762 min read


Both Ends Burning Single: 1975
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

Roxy Music
Dec 12, 19752 min read
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