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📰 Slade Scrap Shows - Article : Oct. 1972
A New Musical Express report on Slade’s American/Canadian tour struggles, revealing that the glam rock giants were forced to scrap several planned small-theatre shows due to poor ticket sales and venue issues. Slade hits problems in North America — big UK stars face tough realities on their first major overseas tour. New Musical Express Date: October 14, 1972 Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade cancels/scraps several small Canadian theatre shows during their No

Slade
Oct 14, 19722 min read


📰 Whatever Happened To Rock 'n' Roll? - Article : Oct. 1972
A major two-page New Musical Express feature examining the state of rock music in 1972, with a strong focus on David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust era, Roxy Music’s Bryan Ferry discussing influences, and broader reflections on the evolution (or decline) of classic rock ‘n’ roll energy. Is rock ‘n’ roll dead or just evolving? NME explores the new theatrical wave led by Bowie and Roxy Music. New Musical Express Date: October 7, 1972 Length: 7 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David B

David Bowie
Oct 7, 19722 min read


📰 Roxy – Kind Of Example We Wish To Set Our Parents? - Article : Sep. 1972
A lively and insightful New Musical Express feature on Roxy Music, featuring an in-depth interview with guitarist Phil Manzanera alongside discussion of Bryan Ferry’s vision and the band’s provocative, stylish image during their explosive breakthrough year. Roxy Music declare their bold artistic intentions — “the kind of example we wish to set our parents?” New Musical Express Date: September 23, 1972 Length: 6 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Extensive interview with Phil

Roxy Music
Sep 23, 19722 min read


📰 Whatever Turned Me On - Article : Sep. 1972
A fascinating one-page New Musical Express feature in which Faces keyboardist Ian McLagan shares the records and artists that shaped his musical taste, from classic rock ‘n’ roll and blues to soul and R&B. Ian McLagan reveals the sounds that turned him on — from Chuck Berry to Muddy Waters and Marvin Gaye. New Musical Express Date: September 2, 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Ian McLagan discusses his biggest musical influences and favourite records • Prais

Faces
Sep 2, 19722 min read


📰 T. Rex Maxi Single - Article : Aug. 1972
A high-energy New Musical Express front-page feature announcing T. Rex’s upcoming maxi-single release, complete with a striking live shot of Marc Bolan and details of their massive popularity and future plans during the peak of T. Rextasy. T. Rex drop a maxi-single bombshell — “Children Of The Revolution” leads the charge. New Musical Express Date: August 26, 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Announcement of T. Rex’s new three-track maxi-single releasing in Se

T.Rex
Aug 26, 19722 min read


📰 Reed, Bowie Still Working On Album - Article : Aug. 1972
A busy “Around the Studios” news round-up in New Musical Express reporting that Lou Reed and David Bowie were continuing work on Reed’s new album at Trident Studios, with Bowie involved in production. Lou Reed and David Bowie deep in the studio — glam’s hottest partnership continues. New Musical Express Date: August 26, 1972 Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Confirmation that David Bowie is producing and working with Lou Reed on his new album • Studio updates from

Lou Reed
Aug 26, 19722 min read


📰 Bolan On Love, Hate And The Press - Article : Aug. 1972
A candid and wide-ranging New Musical Express feature in which Marc Bolan discusses his views on love, the music business, the press, and his rapid rise with T. Rex during the peak of T. Rextasy. Marc Bolan opens up — love, hate, the press, and life at the top of the glam wave. New Musical Express Date: August 19, 1972 Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Marc Bolan speaks frankly about his relationships with the press and public • Reflections on fame, criticism, and

T.Rex
Aug 19, 19722 min read


📰 Porno Storm Over Faces Poster Pictures - Article : Dec. 1971
A lively New Musical Express news/feature page covering the controversy surrounding an explicit poster for The Faces’ upcoming tour, alongside other stories including the “Turner Trauma” involving Tina Turner and various music scene updates. The Faces spark a porno storm — explicit tour posters cause outrage and debate in the music press. New Musical Express Date: December 25, 1971 Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Controversy over The Faces’ risqué tour poster fea

Faces
Dec 25, 19712 min read


📰 Jeepster T. Rex - Advert : Nov. 1971
A bold, fan-focused full-page New Musical Express advertisement for T. Rex’s single “Jeepster”, playfully captioned “OK You Win” in response to overwhelming public demand. OK You Win — here’s the single you asked for: “Jeepster” by T. Rex. New Musical Express Date: November 6, 1971 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Direct response to fan demand with the cheeky headline “OK You Win” • Promotes the single “Jeepster” from the album *Electric Warrior* • Striking blac

T.Rex
Nov 6, 19712 min read
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