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📰 Alex Harvey Band Rock Shimmies West - Article : Dec. 1974
A dynamic two-page Circus Raves feature on The Sensational Alex Harvey Band during their rise, highlighting their wild stage show, theatrical energy, and unique position in the glam/prog scene. Alex Harvey — the veteran rock ‘n’ roll survivor bringing burlesque, chaos, and charisma to the 1970s stage. Circus Raves Date: December 1, 1974 Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • In-depth profile of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band • Focus on their theatrical live performan

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Dec 1, 19742 min read


📰 St. Valentine’s Rock Ball The SAHB - Advert : Feb. 1974
A full-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s special St. Valentine’s Rock Ball. The Sensational Alex Harvey Band invite you to St. Valentine’s Rock Ball, Feb. 11. Melody Maker Date: February 2, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Large heart-shaped design framing the event details • St. Valentine’s Rock Ball at the Empire Ballroom, Leicester Square, London on Monday February 11 • Special guests The Troggs and Casablanca p

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Feb 2, 19742 min read


📰 Framed Alex Harvey Band - Advert : Dec. 1972
A full-page Vertigo Records advertisement for The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s debut album Framed. Framed — The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. “…the Alex Harvey Band are going to be big” – Melody Maker. Record Mirror Date: December 9, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Debut album *Framed* on Vertigo (catalogue 6360 081) • Powerful live-action photograph of the band on stage • Bold headline “FRAMED” and “The Sensational Alex Harvey Band” • Quote from Melody

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Dec 2, 19722 min read


🔘 There’s No Lights On The Christmas Tree – Single: Oct. 1972
In the darkening autumn of 1972, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band emerged as one of the most theatrical and unpredictable acts in British rock. Fronted by the charismatic and larger-than-life Alex Harvey, the band blended hard rock, cabaret flair and dark humour. Their debut single “There’s No Lights On The Christmas Tree Mother, They’re Burning Big Louie Tonight” was a wild, storytelling rocker full of gangster menace and twisted festive imagery. Released on October 27, 1972

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Oct 27, 19723 min read


📰 Back Again – Feature : Oct. 1972
A warm and enthusiastic feature welcomes the return of Alex Harvey after a period away from the spotlight, celebrating his larger-than-life personality and the raw energy he brings to the rock scene. The piece highlights Harvey’s charismatic stage presence and the anticipation surrounding his comeback with the Sensational Alex Harvey Band. This October 1972 NME feature captures a pivotal moment as Alex Harvey began his remarkable second act, setting the stage for the theatric

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Oct 7, 19722 min read
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