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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 / Strawbs (July 21, 1973) News Page – Disc Music Paper
SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Disc Music Paper Date: July 21 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News Page Title: Curved Air Split – Jobson for Roxy? / Strawbs Name This Disc Music Paper news page captures a lively snapshot of mid‑1973 British rock activity. The lead story announces the split of Curved Air and reports that violinist Eddie Jobson is joining Roxy Music, replacing Brian Eno. The article highlights Jobson’s classical training and his collaboration with

Roxy Music
Jul 21, 1973


Roxy Music (June 13, 1973) – “Do The Strand” / “Editions of You” 7" Single US
Roxy Music’s stylish and energetic single “Do The Strand” from the album For Your Pleasure, released on June 13, 1973 in the United States on Warner Bros. Records. Artist: Roxy Music Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: June 13, 1973 Catalogue: WB 7719 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United States A-Side: “Do The Strand” (3:19) B-Side: “Editions of You” (3:40) Written by: Bryan Ferry Produced by: Chris Thomas and Roxy Music TRACK LIST USA 7" Single (WB 7719) A. Do The Strand B.

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Jun 13, 1973


Roxy Music (July 29 1972) – “Melody Maker Band Breakdown” – Melody Maker
This Melody Maker double‑page feature from July 1972 profiles Roxy Music at the height of their early success. Written by Richard Williams with photographs by Barrie Wentzell, it examines each band member’s role and personality, capturing the group’s avant‑garde spirit and rapid rise within Britain’s glam‑rock scene. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 29 1972 Country: United Kingdom The article opens with Bryan Ferry’s reflections on Roxy Music’s first year, recalling hi

Roxy Music
Jul 29, 1972


Roxy Music (July 1, 1972) "The Answer to a Maiden’s Prayer… Or to Anyone Else’s…" + "Streak of Arrogance" – NME Feature
A landmark early New Musical Express double-feature spread on the dazzling rise of Roxy Music, capturing the band’s bold artistic vision, Bryan Ferry’s charismatic style, and the provocative reactions they were already generating in the British music press during their breakthrough summer of 1972. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 1, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Feature / Album Review & Profile (Page 28) THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This substant

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Jul 1, 1972


Roxy Music (July 1, 1972) Wembley Concert Advertisement – NME
A stylish full-page concert advertisement in New Musical Express promoting Roxy Music’s major show at Wembley on June 30th, capturing the band during their explosive breakthrough period with their debut album riding high in the charts. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 1, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Concert Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This eye-catching advertisement announces Roxy Music’s appearance at Wembley, highlighting their

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Jul 1, 1972


Roxy Music (June 24, 1972) “Roxy: they’ve only just begun” Melody Maker
The June 24, 1972 edition of Melody Maker features an early major profile on Roxy Music titled “Roxy: they’ve only just begun”, celebrating the band’s distinctive art-rock style and their rapid rise with their debut album Roxy Music. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 24, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Major interior feature THE STORY The article praises Roxy Music’s innovative blend of glam, art rock, and retro influences, highlighting Bryan Ferry’s

Roxy Music
Jun 24, 1972


Roxy Music (June 16, 1972) Roxy Music Album
Roxy Music’s groundbreaking self-titled debut album, released on the same day as David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust, introduced the world to their sophisticated, art-rock glam sound and became an instant critical and commercial success. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Roxy Music Title: Roxy Music Date: June 16, 1972 Label: Island Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: ILPS 9200 TRACK LIST Side A Re-Make/Re-Model Ladytron If There Is Something 2 H.B.

Roxy Music
Jun 16, 1972


Roxy Music (June 10, 1972) DISC – Roxy the band behind the image
DISC Roxy Music are making a powerful and immediate impact on the British music scene with their striking visual image and unique blend of 1950s, 60s and 70s influences, as they prepare to release their debut album produced by Pete Sinfield. Publication: DISC Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Feature (Half-page) THE STORY The article profiles the rapidly rising Roxy Music, describing how the band has created a strong visual and musical iden

Roxy Music
Jun 10, 1972


Disc Magazine (June 10, 1972) – Roxy Music Feature & Multi-Article Spread - UK
Page from the June 10, 1972 issue of Disc featuring an early profile on Roxy Music (“Roxy – the band behind the image”), alongside articles on Michael Wale, Jesus Christ Superstar, and other music news during the emerging glam and art-rock scene. PUBLICATION: Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Title: DISC Page: 11 (continuation from previous pages in the same issue) THE STORY The main feature explores Roxy Music’s unique style, image, and sound just as they were brea

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Jun 10, 1972
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