A transitional Bolan — confident, exploratory, and pushing the T. Rex sound into deeper grooves and richer textures.

A chorus of fan voices — candid, funny, frustrated, and fiercely loyal — revealing the emotional and financial realities of following pop idols in 1973

A Wolverhampton roar turned global — Slade’s glitter‑charged momentum hits its peak as Dave Hill becomes the visual heartbeat of British glam.

A candid, surprisingly grounded portrait of David Cassidy — a superstar determined to prove he’s more than the hysteria that surrounds him.

The Billion Dollar Babies tour began twice — once on paper, once on stage — and the surviving adverts tell the story. Between the planned March 1 launch and the verified March 3–5 performances lies the true scale of the production: too large for a single narrative, too ambitious for a single date.

On a single March day in 1973, Alice Cooper bridged two worlds: the academic halls of Eastman and the roaring spectacle of the Billion Dollar Babies tour. The announcement alone captures the era’s fascination with Cooper as both provocateur and cultural figure.

T. Rex’s “20th Century Boy” — released March 2, 1973 — became one of the most iconic glam‑rock singles of the decade.

A sharply paired UK single from Reed’s Transformer era, uniting the bite of “Vicious” with the soaring emotion of “Satellite of Love,” shaped by Bowie and Ronson’s signature production.

Slade’s “Cum On Feel The Noize,” released on February 22, 1973, debuted at No. 1 and spent 12 weeks on the Official Singles Chart.

T.Rex’s “Solid Gold Easy Action” climbed to No. 3 on December 17, 1972, peaked at No. 2 on January 6, 1973, and charted for 11 weeks.