Published February 24, 1973, this one‑page Record Mirror article celebrates Sweet’s “Blockbuster” as a glam‑rock triumph of simplicity — a Number One single powered by just two chords, a fuzz box, and a flair for theatrical excess.

Published February 24, 1973, this Record Mirror centre‑spread presents Alice Cooper in full stage regalia: dark makeup, leather, menace, and charisma. The feature celebrates Cooper as the era’s most notorious performer — a glam‑horror showman whose concerts blurred the line between rock, theatre, and nightmare

Published February 24, 1973, this one‑page Record Mirror feature introduces the members of Wizzard as “sorcerer’s apprentices,” celebrating their eccentricity, virtuosity, and the joyful disorder that defined Roy Wood’s most flamboyant project.

Published February 24, 1973, this Record Mirror article captures Slade returning from Australia in disbelief after learning that Slade Alive! had achieved its sixth gold album, becoming a phenomenon on a scale few British bands had matched overseas.

A major Record Mirror announcement revealing “Twentieth Century Boy” as T. Rex’s next single, paired with a full list of European tour dates and Marc Bolan’s declaration that the track is their “best single yet.”

A concise Record Mirror update revealing Bowie’s opening night at Radio City Music Hall and confirming his taped interview for London Weekend Television’s Russell Harty Plus.

A vibrant Record Mirror cover showcasing Elton John in full technicolour flamboyance, supported by an inside feature exploring his rising fame, personality, and presence in the pop landscape of 1973.

A one‑page Disc article revealing that David Bowie is set to star in a science‑fiction film based on Heinlein’s Stranger in a Strange Land, marking his first major screen role.

A candid, revealing NME feature capturing Elton John at a creative crossroads — reflecting on his image, his band, his American breakthrough, and his determination to reshape the music business on his own terms.

A warm, candid NME profile capturing Ian MacLagan’s humour, modesty, and deep love of soul‑driven rock — a portrait of the Faces’ quiet anchor at the height of their swaggering fame.