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đź“° Rainbow Theatre Advert: Feb. 1974
A striking black‑and‑white advert celebrating Mick Ronson’s sold‑out Rainbow concerts, paired with promotion for his new single “Love Me Tender” and his debut album Slaughter on 10th Avenue.

Mick Ronson
Feb 16, 19743 min read
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đź“° March Release & Rainbow Shows: Feb 1974
A February 2, 1974 Sounds report confirming Mick Ronson’s debut solo shows at London’s Rainbow Theatre and the planned mid‑March release of his first solo album, Slaughter on 10th Avenue.

Mick Ronson
Feb 2, 19742 min read
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đź“° Ronson Strikes Out On The Road - Article : Jan. 1974
A concise Disc news report announcing Mick Ronson’s first solo promotional tour of Britain, following the release of his single and album, with a small number of selected dates including a debut at London’s Rainbow Theatre. Mick Ronson steps into the spotlight for his solo debut live shows. Disc Date: January 26, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Mick Ronson preparing a small promotional UK tour • First solo live appearance at London’s Rainbow Theatre on Febr

Mick Ronson
Jan 26, 19742 min read
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📰 Bowie Fuels Ronson! – Cover: Jan. 1974
A front‑page Melody Maker feature announcing Mick Ronson’s solo breakthrough, Bowie’s continued involvement, and the imminent arrival of Slaughter on 10th Avenue. 📰 Excerpt Published January 26, 1974, this Melody Maker cover story reveals Mick Ronson’s first major solo concerts at London’s Rainbow Theatre, the rush‑release of his debut album, and David Bowie’s direct role in shaping Ronson’s early solo career. 📰 Key Highlights • Published in Melody Maker (UK), January 26, 1

David Bowie
Jan 26, 19744 min read
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📰 Ronson’s Rainbow – News Feature (UK) : Jan 1974
Published January 26, 1974, this NME feature details Mick Ronson’s first major solo concerts at London’s Rainbow Theatre, the imminent release of Slaughter on 10th Avenue, and his continued creative ties to Bowie’s circle.

Mick Ronson
Jan 26, 19743 min read
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📰 Roxy Music at the Rainbow‑Advert (UK) : Mar. 1973
The mention of “A Few Tickets Still Available” adds urgency, suggesting strong demand and reinforcing the band’s growing popularity. By early 1973, Roxy Music had already begun reshaping British rock with their fusion of glamour, experimentation, and pop hooks — and this advert captures them on the cusp of becoming one of the decade’s defining acts.

Roxy Music
Mar 31, 19732 min read
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📰 Bowie’s Back - Advert : Dec. 1972
A high-energy full-page RCA Records advertisement announcing David Bowie’s return to the UK stage with the Ziggy Stardust Christmas tour and the new single “The Jean Genie”. BOWIE’S BACK! — Ziggy Stardust UK tour plus new single “The Jean Genie”. Melody Maker Date: December 9, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie & The Spiders From Mars UK tour dates: - Dec 24 & 28: Rainbow Theatre, London - Dec 28: Manchester, Hard Rock - Jan 5 & 6: Green’s

David Bowie
Dec 9, 19722 min read
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📰 Slade and the Masses – Review : Nov. 1972
A lively and affectionate review captures the raucous energy of Slade’s concert at London’s Rainbow Theatre, where Noddy Holder and the band turned the venue into a football-terrace-style singalong. The writer contrasts the controlled chaos of Slade’s performance with the more polished Osmonds show seen the previous week, clearly enjoying the raw, crowd-pleasing power of the Wolverhampton glam rockers. This November 1972 review perfectly encapsulates Slade at their peak — a b

Slade
Nov 18, 19722 min read
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đź“° Mott At The Rainbow - Advert : Oct. 1972
A sleek, stylish full-page advertisement for Mott The Hoople’s concert at the Rainbow Theatre, promoting their breakthrough album *All The Young Dudes*. Mott The Hoople at the Rainbow — Saturday October 14. Melody Maker Date: October 14, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Mott The Hoople live at the Rainbow Theatre on Saturday October 14, 1972 • Striking retro-styled “MOTT AT THE RAINBOW” lettering with bold concentric lines • High-contrast group portrait of

Mott The Hoople
Oct 14, 19722 min read
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đź“° Stars On Sunday - Article : Aug. 1972
A fun, gossipy one-page Melody Maker feature recapping David Bowie’s two triumphant sell-out concerts at London’s Rainbow Theatre, packed with superstar guests and high-glam spectacle. Glam royalty turns out in force as David Bowie brings Ziggy Stardust to the Rainbow Theatre. Melody Maker Date: August 26, 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie plays two sell-out shows at the Rainbow Theatre • Star-studded audience including Mick Jagger, Elton John, Ro

David Bowie
Aug 26, 19722 min read
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