Two glam anthems, one Hall Of Fame 7": Mott’s youth brigade rolls the stone once more. (March 26, 1976)

In the vibrant glow of 1972, Mott The Hoople were on the brink of breakthrough thanks to David Bowie’s gift of “All The Young Dudes.” Riding that momentum, the band delivered another raw, anthemic glam-rock track with “One Of The Boys.” Co-written by Ian Hunter and Mick Ralphs, the song captured the band’s gritty, streetwise energy and defiant attitude, perfectly blending Bowie’s glam influence with Mott’s hard-rocking roots. Released on December 5, 1972, the single appeared

Jeff Beck’s debut album arrived as a seismic statement in late‑1968, bridging blues rock, hard rock, and the earliest rumblings of heavy metal. Featuring Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood before their rise to stardom, the record established the Jeff Beck Group as one of the most powerful forces in British rock. Its mix of Yardbirds‑era reinterpretations, blues standards, and explosive originals positioned Beck as a defining guitarist of the era. Released on 15 November 1968 by Colu

In the spring of 1966, a 21-year-old Rod Stewart was still largely unknown to the wider public. Before his rise to fame with The Faces and as a solo superstar, he released his second solo single — a raw, energetic cover of Sam Cooke’s “Shake.” Released on April 15, 1966, the single appeared on Columbia Records under catalogue number DB 7892. Backed with the bluesy original “I Just Got Some,” this 7-inch release captured Stewart’s early, gritty vocal style and love for America

In the autumn of 1965, a 20-year-old Rod Stewart released his third solo single. “The Day Will Come” was a soulful, mid-tempo ballad that highlighted his already distinctive raspy voice and emotional delivery. Released on November 19, 1965, the single appeared on Columbia Records under catalogue number DB 7766. Backed with “Why Does It Go On,” both tracks were written by Barry Mason. Label: Columbia Records Catalogue Number: DB 7766 Format: 7" Vinyl Single (Push-Out/Solid Cen