A fiery fan letter calling out the Strawbs for parodying David Bowie on the B‑side of their 1972 single “Lay Down,” sparking debate over homage, humour, and glam‑era rivalry.

A trio of high‑voltage glam letters — defending The Sweet, worshipping Marc Bolan, and attacking the Strawbs for mocking Bowie — reveal the emotional intensity of 1973 fandom.

A politically charged week in British music: unions rally behind the Strawbs, T. Rex prepare for a world tour with no UK dates, and Slade gear up for another chart assault.

A warm, reflective Circus Magazine feature recounting the unlikely moment David Bowie crossed paths with the Strawbs — offering praise, inspiration and a brief but memorable blessing to a band in the midst of artistic transformation. Circus Magazine Date: 1972 Format: One‑page article A moment of mutual respect, folk‑rock evolution and early‑’70s creative cross‑pollination. 📰 Key Highlights • Bowie invited to a TV studio to interpret a Strawbs performance • He expresses ad