A full-page feature-style advertisement in Beat Instrumental celebrating Roxy Music as the creators of “Sci-Fi Rock” amid the explosion of new rock sub-genres in 1972. Now we’ve got Sci-Fi Rock by: Roxy Music. Beat Instrumental Date: October 1, 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Large group photograph of Roxy Music in full glam-art-rock regalia • Headline listing rock sub-genres: Peace Rock, Acid Rock, Hard Rock, Country Rock, Psycho Rock, Fag Rock & Glam Rock

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

A thoughtful one-page Melody Maker feature examining the wide range of musical and cultural influences that shaped Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music’s unique retro-futurist sound, from 1950s girl groups to Bob Dylan, Ethel Merman, and Smokey Robinson. Bryan Ferry’s eclectic inspirations — from doo-wop and soul to Hollywood glamour and British art school cool. Melody Maker Date: August 26, 1972 Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Exploration of Bryan Ferry’s diverse musical

A vivid chronicle of Bowie’s second sold‑out Ziggy Stardust concert at London’s Rainbow Theatre — a night of theatre, provocation, cinematic surrealism, and glam‑rock electricity, sealed forever in the memories of those who witnessed it. Rainbow Theatre, Finsbury Park, London Date: August 20, 1972 Length: 5 min read A performance where Bowie fused film, symbolism, and rock spectacle — signalling that Ziggy Stardust wasn’t just a character, but a fully realised world unfold

A clean, classic concert advertisement for David Bowie at the Rainbow Theatre with special guests Roxy Music and Lloyd Watson. David Bowie live at the Rainbow Theatre with Roxy Music and Lloyd Watson. Sounds / NME scrapbook Date: August 19, 1972 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie headline show at the Rainbow Theatre • Support acts: Roxy Music and Lloyd Watson • Date: Saturday, August 19th 1972 at 7.30 p.m. • Ticket prices: 75p, £1.00, £1.25, £1.50 •

Cover art for Roxy Music's single "Virginia Plain" with "The Numberer," released under the Island label in Denmark. Catalogue number: WIP 6144. Cover of the 1972 single "Virginia Plain" by Roxy Music. Released by Island Records in Germany, catalogue number 12 291 AT. Roxy Music burst onto the scene as one of the most stylish and innovative new bands in British rock. Combining art-school flamboyance, retro futurism and glam swagger, the group delivered their debut single “Vir

A striking Melody Maker advert promoting a special June 25, 1972 appearance at the Greyhound featuring David Bowie and Roxy Music — two rising forces of the glam era sharing a bill at a pivotal moment in their early ascent. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 24, 1972 Format: One‑page advert A moment of crossover momentum, shared glam energy and two future icons on the same stage. 📰 Key Highlights • Joint promotion of David Bowie and Roxy Music for the June 25 Greyhound s