Wizzard: (Painted Chaos)

A Vibrant Proto-Glam Compilation The Move’s California Man LP, was released in the UK on October 7, 1974, on Harvest Records (catalogue: SHSP 4035). This 11-track compilation gathered key singles and tracks from the band’s later years (1970–1972), showcasing their shift from psychedelia to proto-glam rock and foreshadowing the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Produced by Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne, the album highlighted Wood’s flamboyant energy and Lynne’s melodic finesse, but it

ELO’s "ELO Find Eldorado" , a one-page article in Melody Maker , September 28, 1974.

The Move’s "Do Ya"  backed with "No Time" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Harvest Records (catalog number HAR 5086)...

The Move’s "The Best Of The Move" , a full-page advert in Creem Magazine , August 1, 1974.

Roy Wood’s "Roy Sets to Conquer" , a one-page article in Disc Music , June 8, 1974

A bold, minimalist black‑bordered advert in which Roy Wood personally thanks fans for voting him Top Musician in the Disc Music Poll Awards — a moment of pride, gratitude, and momentum ahead of the next Wizzard tour.

A candid and humorous interview with Roy Wood at the height of Wizzard’s success, reflecting on musicianship, songwriting, new projects, and the chaotic creativity that defined his 1974 output.

Wizzard crowned best British single – Roy Wood’s wall-of-sound triumph! Wizzard’s See My Baby Jive, a one-page article in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Wizzard poll victories added weekly.

Roy Wood races to finish the new Wizzard album – Christmas deadline looms! Wood 'N' Wizzard, a two-page article in Disc, December 8, 1973. Quote from Roy: “This new album has got to be finished by Christmas, so once again we’ve had to rush it, but in spite of this, it’s looking as though it’s going to be a nice one. Naturally we’ve had problems like me not getting the time to write suitable songs for it, so we just had to get into a studio and work out the music. That’s done

A Glam Xmas No. 4 Evergreen Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 30, 1973, on Harvest Records (catalogue: HAR 5079), Wizzard’s “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday” was Roy Wood’s glam Christmas anthem. Backed with “Rob Roy's Nightmare (A Bit More H. A.),” this choir-backed festive rocker — with The Stockland Green Bilateral School First Year Choir and The Suedettes — peaked at No. 4 on the Official Singles Chart for 9 weeks. Issued in gatefold sleeve (Wa