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Wizzard: (Painted Chaos)
Roy Wood's face-painted orchestra-cellos in tinsel, horns in harmony, See My Baby Jive like Phil Spector snorted glitter. They built walls of sound taller than Slade's platforms. More beardy brass blasts weekly.


Roy Wood: Woody's Party Surprise Article (1973)
Roy Wood throws glam's wildest bash – Wizzard style! news article in Record Mirror, November 17, 1973..

Wizzard
Nov 17, 19731 min read


Forever Single: 1973
A Forever Suicide Note Roy Wood’s “Forever” was released as a 7-inch vinyl single with demo promo in the UK on November 16, 1973, on Harvest (catalogue: HAR 5078). Backed with “Music To Commit Suicide By,” this Brian Wilson/Neil Sedaka-influenced glam-pop epic and dark instrumental (both written/produced by Roy Wood), featuring Rick Price on telephone, peaked at No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart for 13 weeks. Issued in push-out centre, demo with “NOT FOR SALE,” it’s a timeless ‘7

Wizzard
Nov 16, 19733 min read


Wizzard: "Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad)" Single (1973)
Wizzard’s "Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad)" backed with "You Got the Jump on Me" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by...

Wizzard
Aug 23, 19731 min read


Wizzard: Christmas with the Wizzard Article (1973)
Roy Wood plans the ultimate glam Christmas spectacular! one-page news article in Sounds, November 17, 1973.

Wizzard
Aug 17, 19731 min read


Copy-Cats
Wizzard and Ronnie Lane: One-Page Album Reviews in Melody Maker, August 11, 1973

Wizzard
Aug 10, 19731 min read


Wizzard: "Look Mush Introducing Eddy" Advert (1973)
Wizzard’s "Look Mush Introducing Eddy", a one-page advert for Eddy & The Falcons in Melody Maker, August 3, 1973.

Wizzard
Aug 10, 19731 min read


Wizzard: "In The Hall Of The Mountain Lynne" Feature (1973)
Jeff Lynne’s ELO’s "In The Hall Of The Mountain Lynne" , a one-page feature in Melody Maker , August 11, 1973.

Wizzard
Aug 10, 19731 min read


Wizzard: "Wood Boulders Brass" Feature (1973)
Roy Wood’s Wizzard’s "Wood Boulders Brass" , a one-page feature in Melody Maker , August 11, 1973.

Wizzard
Aug 1, 19731 min read


Wizzard: "Sorcerer's Apprentices" Article (1973)
Wizzard’s "Sorcerer's Apprentices" , a one-page article in Record Mirror , February 24, 1973.

Wizzard
Feb 24, 19731 min read


Wizzard: "Ball Park Incident" Article (1973)
Wizzard’s "Ball Park Incident" , a one-page article in Popswop , February 17, 1973.

Wizzard
Feb 17, 19731 min read


Wizzard: "Wizzard's First Brew" Article (1973)
Wizzard’s "Wizzard's First Brew" , a one-page article in Record Mirror , February 17, 1973..

Wizzard
Feb 17, 19731 min read


Wizzard: "Wizzard of Wood" Article (1973)
Roy Wood’s "Wizzard of Wood" , a one-page article in Music Star , January 1, 1973.

Wizzard
Jan 1, 19731 min read


Wizzard: Ball Park Incident Single (1972)
A Glam Rock Grand Slam Wizzard’s “Ball Park Incident” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 3, 1972, on Harvest Records (catalogue: HAR 5062). Backed with “The Carlsberg Special (Piano's Demolished Phone 021 373 4472),” this exuberant glam rock anthem, written by Roy Wood, was the band’s debut single. Produced by Roy Wood, the A-side’s brassy horns, pounding drums, and Wood’s playful vocals about a baseball romance peaked at No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart for

Wizzard
Nov 3, 19725 min read


Wizzard: "Electric Light, Half a Mongrel" Article (1972)
Wizzard’s "Electric Light, Half a Mongrel", a one-page article in Record Mirror, September 2, 1972.
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Sep 1, 19721 min read


Merry Christmas Advert : 1971
The Move wish you a very glam Christmas – the Electric Light Orchestra’s prequel! Disc, December 25, 1971. More festive glam cheer added weekly..

Wizzard
Dec 25, 19711 min read


From The Wood (1971)
The bearded wizard quits ELO and plots total glam domination! The Telephone rang in the lounge... Roy Wood’s From The Wood, one-page article in Melody Maker, November 20, 1971. Mel

Wizzard
Nov 20, 19711 min read


The Move: "Chinatown" Single (1971)
The Moves " "Chinatown" backed with "Down on the Bay" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Harvest Records (catalog...

Wizzard
Sep 30, 19712 min read


The Move: When Alice Comes Back to the Farm Single (1970)
The Move: When Alice Comes Back to the Farm Single (1970) A Proto-Glam Rock Rocker The Move’s “When Alice Comes Back to the Farm” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 9, 1970, on Fly Records (catalogue: BUG 2). Backed with “What?,” this vibrant, proto-glam track, written and produced by Roy Wood, showcased the band’s shift from psychedelia to a heavier rock sound. Recorded as The Move transitioned toward the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), the A-side’s rolli

Wizzard
Oct 8, 19703 min read


The Move: "Curly" Single (1969)
The Move’s "Curly", backed with "This Time Tomorrow", was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Regal Zonophone (catalog number...

Wizzard
Jul 17, 19693 min read


Blackberry Way Single UK: 1968
A Psychedelic Pop No. 1 Masterpiece Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 28, 1968, on Regal Zonophone (catalogue: RZ 3015), The Move’s “Blackberry Way” was Roy Wood’s psychedelic pop triumph. Backed with “Something” (written by Dave Morgan), this Jimmy Miller-produced A-side — with Denny Cordell & Tony Visconti on B — stormed to No. 1 on the Official Singles Chart for 1 week (11 February 1969), staying in the Top 75 for 12 weeks. Pressed with solid centre,

Wizzard
Nov 27, 19682 min read
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