From Major Tom to the Berlin exile David Bowie never stood still. Six decades of reinvention – folk dreamer, glam alien, plastic soul man, Thin White Duke, Berlin minimalist, 80s pop titan, and elder statesman of art-rock. This ever-growing archive collects every UK studio album, live album, compilation, and single – plus adverts, reviews, features, and chart entries from the original music papers. Swipe or scroll for the full timeline (new entries added regularly). Studio A

Wolves’ finest export: Slade – loud, proud, and unapologetically Brummie!

In the spring of 1985, Bryan Ferry delivered one of his most elegant and seductive solo performances — a smooth, sophisticated ballad that became a timeless highlight of his post-Roxy Music career. Issued in the UK on 29 Apr 1985, “Slave To Love” was the lead single from his sixth solo studio album Boys and Girls. 🔘 The Story “Slave To Love” was written by Bryan Ferry and served as the perfect introduction to Boys and Girls. Recorded with a stellar cast of musicians, the tra

A swaggering glam‑rock anthem chronicling chaos, survival, and the mythology of Mott.

A chart snapshot where glam meets soul, and British tastes collide with American imports — all in one page.

“Poppa Joe” rises to No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart in early March 1972, marking the peak of The Sweet’s steel‑drum‑infused bubblegum era before their transition into heavier glam rock.

Elton John’s first live album captured the raw power of his early trio — piano, bass, and drums — recorded during a WABC‑FM broadcast in New York. The performance showcased a harder, more improvisational side of Elton, contrasting sharply with the lush studio productions of his early ’70s albums. Over time, the record became a cult favourite and a definitive document of his pre‑superstardom live sound. Released on April 9 1971 by DJM Records (DJLPS 414), the album marked Elt

The original shock rock pioneers – five Phoenix kids who terrified parents and invented rock theatre! The Alice Cooper Group (1964–1975) were the godfathers of shock rock: raw Detroit garage energy, vaudeville horror shows, and glam-tinged hard rock that influenced everyone from Kiss to Marilyn Manson. The Classic Line-Up (The “Killer” era) Vincent Furnier (“Alice Cooper”) – vocals, ringmaster of chaos Glen Buxton – lead guitar (the quiet riff wizard, died 1997) Michael Bruce