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📰 POPSWOP – Cover: Apr. 1973
A vibrant burst of early‑70s teen‑pop energy, this POPSWOP cover captures the colour, glamour, and excitement of the era’s youth culture. The glossy stage‑shot of Marc Bolan radiates charisma and movement. A kaleidoscope of pop, fashion, and fandom. Appearing at a moment when glam rock dominated the charts and magazines shaped the dreams of young fans, this cover reflects the playful, hyper‑colourful world of 1973 pop media. Its mix of celebrity features, competitions, and fa

T.Rex
Apr 7, 19732 min read


📰 Blackfoot Sue – Spread: Apr. 1973
A warm, sun‑lit burst of early‑70s pop imagery, this POPSWOP centre spread captures Blackfoot Sue in a relaxed, playful pose. The photograph radiates the easy charm and youthful energy that defined the band’s appeal. A snapshot of camaraderie in the glam‑pop era. Appearing at a moment when Blackfoot Sue were rising in visibility, this spread reflects the magazine’s instinct for spotlighting bands whose personality was as important as their sound. The image blends casual styli

glamslam72
Apr 7, 19732 min read


📰 Roy Wood – Image: Apr. 1973
A striking, close‑up burst of glam‑era theatricality, this POPSWOP page captures Roy Wood in full painted splendour. The image is bold, eccentric, and unmistakably his. A portrait of pop as performance art. Appearing during a period when Roy Wood embraced maximalist visual identity, this page reflects the playful, experimental spirit of early‑70s pop culture. The elaborate face paint and intense gaze embody the era’s fascination with transformation, colour, and character. As

Wizzard
Apr 7, 19732 min read


📰 Alice the Cover Girl ‑ Article: Apr. 1973
This *Popswop* feature captures Cooper at the moment he became both a shock‑rock icon and a pop‑culture favourite. By reframing his outrageousness through a teen‑mag lens, the article highlights the humour, charisma, and self‑awareness that made him irresistible to a generation.

Alice Cooper Group
Apr 7, 19732 min read


📰 Don Powell – Feature: Feb. 1973
A striking full‑page Popswop profile capturing Don Powell mid‑performance — a visual celebration of Slade’s powerhouse drummer at the height of their 1973 success.

Slade
Feb 17, 19732 min read


📰 Alice in Popswop – Portrait: Feb. 1973
A stark, atmospheric Popswop portrait capturing Alice Cooper in a contemplative pose — a quiet counterpoint to the theatrical chaos of the band’s stage persona.

Alice Cooper Group
Feb 17, 19732 min read


📰 Ball Park Incident – Songwords: Feb. 1973
A bold Popswop Songwords page pairing the full lyrics of “Ball Park Incident” with a dramatic performance photograph of Wizzard’s stage theatrics.

Wizzard
Feb 17, 19732 min read


📰 Dave Hill PopFax – Profile: Feb. 1973
A playful, personality‑driven PopFax profile capturing Dave Hill’s style, humour, and glam‑rock identity through rapid‑fire facts and a bold monochrome portrai

Slade
Feb 17, 19732 min read


📰 Popswop No.16‑Cover : Jan. 1973
A bright, youth‑oriented Popswop cover from early 1973, packed with colour‑pic promises, teen‑idol energy and the magazine’s trademark mix of pop fandom, fashion and fun. Popswop Date: January 20, 1973 Format: Cover feature A moment of bubblegum pop, glossy idols and early‑’70s teen‑mag sparkle. 📰 Key Highlights • Cover teases colour features on The Osmonds, Gary Glitter, Alice Cooper and Jeff Beck • Promises “Pally Popsters” profiles — Popswop’s signature friendly star‑gu

T.Rex
Jan 20, 19733 min read
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