Wizzard: (Painted Chaos)

A page from Disc magazine featuring a preview of David Bowie’s upcoming Diamond Dogs tour alongside an article on Roy Wood’s latest musical ventures, capturing the vibrant British music scene of the era. Publication: Disc Date: June 8, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News / Features page Title: BOWIE TOUR PREVIEW THE STORY The page prominently displays a “BOWIE TOUR PREVIEW” for his post-retirement North American tour starting in Montreal, detailing the Diamond

Full-page illustrated advertisement in Disc magazine promoting Roy Wood’s new solo single “Goin’ Down The Road (A Scottish Reggae Song)” backed with “The Premium Bond Theme” PUBLICATION: Date: June 8, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Title: DISC Page: 7 Format: Full-page advertisement THE STORY The eye-catching ad features a detailed black-and-white cartoon illustration of a bearded, long-haired Roy Wood playing bagpipes, surrounded by sheep, farm animals, people, and a rural Sco

Roy Wood released the delightfully eccentric “Goin' Down The Road (A Scottish Reggae Song)”, a quirky solo single where he played all instruments and multi-tracked vocals, including bagpipes. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Roy Wood Label: Harvest Date: June 7, 1974 Catalogue: HAR 5083 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Genre: Pop, Folk, Reggae Style: British Pop, Novelty, Scottish Reggae TRACK LIST UK 7" Commercial Single (HAR 5083) A-Side: “Goin' Down The Road (A Sco

This warm and eccentric 1974 feature paints an affectionate portrait of Roy Wood and his band Wizzard, capturing their colourful chaos, musical versatility, and Roy’s restless creativity at the height of their glam rock success. Publication: Music Star Date: April 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Artist Profile Title: Wizzard who lives in the Wood THE STORY The article presents Roy Wood as a multi-talented, hard-to-categorise artist leading Wizzard — a

This lively November 18, 1973 feature in Record Mirror catches Roy Wood and his new band Wizzard at a confident peak, discussing their colourful glam image, recent chart success, and ambitious plans following Wood’s departures from The Move and Electric Light Orchestra. Publication: Record Mirror Date: November 18, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Interview Title: Wizzard – knocking on Wood? THE STORY The article features an in-depth interview with Roy

Label: Harvest Country: Germany Catalogue: 1C 006-05 437 Released on 24 August 1973, Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad) became Wizzard’s second and final UK number one hit. Written and produced by Roy Wood, the track topped the UK Singles Chart for one week in September 1973 and reached number seven in Ireland. Artist: Wizzard Title: Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad) Label: Harvest Records Country: UK Catalogue: HAR 5076 Date: August 24, 1973 Format: 7" Single Tracklist (7"): A — An

This playful full-page advertisement from Melody Maker promotes Wizzard’s latest album while introducing Eddy & The Falcons, highlighting a free colour poster of Roy Wood and the new single “This Is The Story Of My Love (Baby)” Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 3, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement – Page 21 Title: Look mush — Wizzard’s new album introducing Eddy & The Falcons is a bit of a goer. THE STORY The advert uses a quirky, coll

The 11 August 1973 issue of Melody Maker features an interview with Roy Wood under the headline “WOOD-BUILDERS-BRASS.” Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 11, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Written by Michael Benton, the article profiles Roy Wood as a shy magician of Wizzard who has had nearly ten years of hits without full recognition. It discusses his early work with The Move, the Electric Light Orchestra, and Wizzard, his songwriting, production activities, and current p

Boulders is the debut solo album by Roy Wood, recorded from 1969 to 1971 and released on July 20, 1973 by Harvest Records. Wood began work on the album as a whimsical side‑project away from his band the Move, conceived to explore numerous instruments he had collected in the 1960s but felt unable to use in the Move. Apart from harmonium on one song played by John Kurlander, all instruments on the album — including guitars, cello, saxophones, bouzouki, banjo and recorders — wer

The July 14, 1973 edition of Melody Maker carries a full-page advertisement for the Buxton “Pop” Festival at Booth Farm, near Buxton, Derbyshire, on Saturday July 21st. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 14, 1973 Country: United Kingdom The advert promotes the festival presented by Steve Robinson in association with North-West Promotions Ltd. Headliners include Roy Wood’s “Wizzard” and a special one-and-only UK appearance by Chuck Berry. Also listed are the Groundhogs, with