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🔘Indiana Rainbow – Single: March 1976
A colourful 1976 Wizzard single whose lack of BBC airplay led to the cancellation of an entire album.

Wizzard
Mar 5, 19762 min read


🔘See My Baby Jive – Single: Feb 27, 1976
Reissued on February 27, 1976, “See My Baby Jive” returned as a three‑track single backed with “Angel Fingers” and “Ball Park Incident,” released to promote the 2‑LP retrospective The Roy Wood Story.

Wizzard
Feb 27, 19763 min read


📰 Roy Wood Is Eddy Wizzard - Advert : Nov. 1974
A full-page Circus Magazine advertisement promoting Roy Wood’s new project as Eddy & The Falcons. Roy Wood is Eddy… by Roy Wood’s Wizzard on United Artists Records & Tapes. Circus Magazine Date: November 1, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Large, bold “ROY WOOD IS EDDY” headline • Striking black-and-white portrait of Roy Wood with long hair, beard and glasses, hand adjusting his spectacles • Announcement of the US tour starting September 16 • “Introducing

Wizzard
Nov 1, 19742 min read


📰 Roy Sets Out To Conquer - Article : Jun. 1974
A confident one-page Disc feature with Roy Wood discussing his plans to break America, his forthcoming album *Eddy and the Falcons*, and his desire to create authentic rock ‘n’ roll with variety and energy. Roy Wood sets his sights on the US as he prepares to launch a bold new project. Disc Date: June 8, 1974 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Roy Wood reveals plans for an American tour and breakthrough • Details on his new album *Eddy and the Falcons* • Desire to

Wizzard
Jun 8, 19742 min read


🎼 Rock ’N’ Roll Winter (Loony’s Tune) – Single: Apr. 1974
A bright, melodic burst of Roy Wood’s technicolour glam‑pop, Rock ’N’ Roll Winter arrived as Wizzard’s first single for Warner Bros., marking a new chapter for the band after their Harvest era. Released in the spring of 1974, the track carried Wood’s trademark humour, orchestral flair, and a warm dedication to Lynsey de Paul. Issued in the UK on 19 April 1974, the single became one of Wizzard’s strongest chart performers of the decade. 🔘 The Story Following a period of inact

Wizzard
Apr 19, 19744 min read


📰 Wizzard – Two‑Page Feature – Apr. 1974
A bold, minimalist black‑bordered advert in which Roy Wood personally thanks fans for voting him Top Musician in the Disc Music Poll Awards — a moment of pride, gratitude, and momentum ahead of the next Wizzard tour.

Wizzard
Apr 1, 19742 min read


📰Roy Wood – Thank‑You Advert: Feb. 1974
A bold, minimalist black‑bordered advert in which Roy Wood personally thanks fans for voting him Top Musician in the Disc Music Poll Awards — a moment of pride, gratitude, and momentum ahead of the next Wizzard tour.

Wizzard
Feb 16, 19742 min read


📰 They Must Be Mad – Article: Feb. 1974
A candid and humorous interview with Roy Wood at the height of Wizzard’s success, reflecting on musicianship, songwriting, new projects, and the chaotic creativity that defined his 1974 output.

Wizzard
Feb 16, 19743 min read


📰 See My Baby Jive – Poll Result : Dec. 1973
A celebratory one-page feature in Record Mirror’s year-end poll supplement announces Wizzard’s “See My Baby Jive” as the winner of the British Single category in the 1973 RRM Poll, highlighting Roy Wood’s Wall of Sound production and the band’s colourful glam-pop appeal. The page includes a striking portrait of Roy Wood and detailed commentary on the song’s massive chart success and enduring festive energy. This December 29, 1973 Record Mirror poll result captures Wizzard at

Wizzard
Dec 29, 19732 min read


📰 Beeb Bulletin – Christmas Radio Line-Up - Article : Dec. 1973
A festive one-page Record Mirror round-up of Radio 1’s Christmas and New Year programming, highlighting special appearances by Slade, T. Rex, Wizzard, Gary Glitter, and other major glam acts alongside traditional favourites. The BBC gears up for Christmas with a star-studded line-up of glam rock royalty on the airwaves. Record Mirror Date: December 22, 1973 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Radio 1 Christmas and New Year specials featuring Slade, T. Rex, Wizzard, G

T.Rex
Dec 22, 19732 min read
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