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🎼 Live In The New World: Berlin ’76 – Album RDS: Apr 2026
Recorded in Berlin in 1976 and previously unreleased until now, Live In The New World captures The Sensational Alex Harvey Band during one of the most prolific and theatrical phases of their career. Issued as a Record Store Day 2026 exclusive, the album presents a complete mid‑70s live set newly mastered from long‑archived tapes. Released to coincide with the 21‑CD archival box set Good Evening Boys & Girls, this standalone LP offers a focused snapshot of SAHB’s explosive sta

SAHB
Apr 182 min read


📰 Alex Harvey Band Rock Shimmies West - Article : Dec. 1974
A dynamic two-page Circus Raves feature on The Sensational Alex Harvey Band during their rise, highlighting their wild stage show, theatrical energy, and unique position in the glam/prog scene. Alex Harvey — the veteran rock ‘n’ roll survivor bringing burlesque, chaos, and charisma to the 1970s stage. Circus Raves Date: December 1, 1974 Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • In-depth profile of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band • Focus on their theatrical live performan

SAHB
Dec 1, 19742 min read


📰Alex Harvey - Interview: Apr. 1974
A wild, theatrical burst of mid‑70s music journalism, this half‑page feature captures Alex Harvey at his most mischievous, magnetic, and unpredictable. The layout’s collage‑like border of expressive Harvey faces amplifies the article’s chaotic charm. A portrait of a showman who refused to be ordinary. Published at a time when theatrical rock was pushing against the boundaries of pop convention, this interview reveals Harvey as both storyteller and provocateur. His humour, gri

SAHB
Apr 6, 19743 min read


📰The Faith Healer – Advert: Feb. 1974
A striking full‑page advert announcing “The Faith Healer,” positioning Alex Harvey and his band as theatrical, dangerous, and utterly magnetic — a five‑star single from one of rock’s most unpredictable live acts.

SAHB
Feb 16, 19742 min read


📰 St. Valentine’s Rock Ball The SAHB - Advert : Feb. 1974
A full-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s special St. Valentine’s Rock Ball. The Sensational Alex Harvey Band invite you to St. Valentine’s Rock Ball, Feb. 11. Melody Maker Date: February 2, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Large heart-shaped design framing the event details • St. Valentine’s Rock Ball at the Empire Ballroom, Leicester Square, London on Monday February 11 • Special guests The Troggs and Casablanca p

SAHB
Feb 2, 19742 min read


🔘 Giddy Up A Ding Dong – Single: Oct. 1973
A wild, theatrical burst of glam‑rock showmanship, “Giddy Up A Ding Dong” captures The Sensational Alex Harvey Band at their most playful and irreverent — a swaggering reinterpretation of the 1956 rock ’n’ roll novelty hit, delivered with the band’s trademark grit and cabaret‑punk flair. Released on October 12, 1973, the single arrived between the albums *Next…* and *The Impossible Dream*. Issued by Vertigo Records under catalogue number 6059 091, the track showcased SAHB’s a

SAHB
Oct 12, 19733 min read


📰 A Hard Road for Alex‑Article : Oct. 1972
A gritty, clear‑eyed NME profile tracing Alex Harvey’s long, winding path back into the British rock scene — a veteran musician at 37, returning with a new band, a renewed sense of purpose and a lifetime of hard‑earned experience behind him. New Musical Express Date: October 14, 1972 Format: One‑page article A moment of revival, resilience and late‑flowering recognition. 📰 Key Highlights • Alex Harvey’s return to prominence after years on the margins • Reflections on his e

SAHB
Oct 14, 19722 min read


📰 Back Again – Feature : Oct. 1972
A warm and enthusiastic feature welcomes the return of Alex Harvey after a period away from the spotlight, celebrating his larger-than-life personality and the raw energy he brings to the rock scene. The piece highlights Harvey’s charismatic stage presence and the anticipation surrounding his comeback with the Sensational Alex Harvey Band. This October 1972 NME feature captures a pivotal moment as Alex Harvey began his remarkable second act, setting the stage for the theatric

SAHB
Oct 7, 19722 min read


📰 Club Calendar – One Page Gigs – Apr. 1972
A dense, advertisement‑packed Melody Maker gig listings page capturing the pulse of Britain’s live circuit in mid‑April 1972, where rock, jazz, folk, and emerging glam acts shared equal billing across London and beyond. 📰 Quotes from the Article “Mott the Hoople – Lyceum, London, Wed 19th April” “Electric Light Orchestra – Greyhound, Croydon” 📰 What the Clipping Shows A full page titled “CLUB CALENDAR”, arranged in tightly packed venue‑by‑venue listings. Each section advert

Mott The Hoople
Apr 15, 19722 min read
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