A short but pivotal announcement: Queen’s new single “Seven Seas of Rhye” arrives February 25, previewing the forthcoming Queen II album and marking the band’s first major chart breakthrough.

On March 17, 1973, “Hello Hurray” claimed its place in the charts — a triumphant moment for a band stepping boldly into their golden era

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.

A behind‑the‑scenes look at the men who built the American rock touring empire — and the artists whose careers depended on them.

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.

A dramatic, illustrated Billboard advert unveiling Alice Cooper’s “Hello Hurray” single and a sprawling 1973 U.S. tour schedule — a theatrical declaration of the band’s rising dominance.

A bold, all‑caps NME cover promoting a 4‑minute, 20‑second Alice Cooper track pressed exclusively for NME readers — a one‑time release unavailable anywhere else.

A Melody Maker cover insert from January 13, 1973 reveals the Alice Cooper Group’s plans for the year: a new single, a new album, and one of the most ambitious rock tours ever attempted.

Released: March 21, 1970 Faces’ ragged, rootsy debut — the sound of a band finding its stride.