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A truly exceptional piece of early David Bowie history is currently featured in Heritage Auctions: a rare white label promotional 12" vinyl record featuring David Bowie and Dana Gillespie, housed in a plain white sleeve. Artist: David Bowie & Dana Gillespie Format: White Label Promo 12" Vinyl Record Title: Bowpromo (rare early promotional release) Sleeve: Plain white sleeve Auction: Heritage Auctions (Lot in current/upcoming sale) This white label promo dates back to Bowie’s

A significant piece of rock history has surfaced: an original 1972 concert handbill from David Bowie’s performance in Memphis, Tennessee, personally autographed by the Starman himself. Item Highlights Date: 1972 (during Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust era) Autographed: Hand-signed by David Bowie Venue: Memphis, Tennessee Format: Original handbill / promotional flyer Auction House: Heritage Auctions This rare artifact comes from one of Bowie’s groundbreaking early 1970s tours that help

Parlophone announces a major wave of David Bowie 2025 remasters, featuring five key albums from his post-2000 era: Heathen, Reality, A Reality Tour Live, The Next Day, and ★ (Blackstar), available on CD and vinyl. PUBLICATION / RELEASE: Date: July 24, 2025 Label: Parlophone Format: CD & Vinyl Reissues (Remastered) Title: 2025 Remaster Series THE STORY On July 24, 2025, Parlophone will release newly remastered editions of five significant David Bowie albums spanning 2002 to 20

A commemoration of Ronnie Wood, the legendary guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer known for his work with The Faces and his five-decade tenure with The Rolling Stones. BORN ON THIS DAY Date: June 1, 1947 Place: Hillingdon, Middlesex, England THE STORY On this day in 1947, Ronnie Wood was born — a virtuoso guitarist, singer, songwriter, and artist whose unmistakable slide guitar, riff-making talent, and rock ‘n’ roll swagger have made him one of the most beloved figures

Mott the Hoople were a British rock band formed in Hereford in 1969. Known for their raw, passionate sound blending hard rock, glam, and Dylanesque storytelling, they became cult heroes of the early 1970s glam rock scene. Fronted by the charismatic Ian Hunter, the band mixed gritty attitude with poetic lyrics and sharp suit LASSIC LINEUP Ian Hunter – Lead vocals, guitar, piano, harmonica Mick Ralphs – Guitar, vocals Pete "Overend" Watts – Bass, vocals Verden Allen – Keyboards

5CD Clamshell Box Set · Out August 7 2026 Sailor’s complete Epic Records era arrives in one definitive 59‑track, 5‑disc collection. Across five albums (1974–78), you’ll find every hit, every sleeve, every era: • Debut Album (Disc 1) — featuring the Dutch Top 5 smashes “Traffic Jam” and “Sailor” • Trouble (Disc 2) — includes the mega‑hits “A Glass Of Champagne” (UK No.2) and “Girls Girls Girls” • Trouble (Disc 2) — includes the mega‑hits “A Glass Of Champagne” (UK No.2) and “G

Queen is a legendary British rock band formed in London in 1970. Renowned for their theatrical stage presence, intricate harmonies, genre-blending sound (rock, opera, glam, hard rock, and pop), and Freddie Mercury’s larger-than-life charisma, they are one of the greatest and most beloved bands in music history. With powerful anthems and innovative production, Queen sold over 300 million records worldwide CLASSIC LINEUP Freddie Mercury – Lead vocals, piano Brian May – Guitar,

A new standard black vinyl edition of the legendary 1973 concert film soundtrack is released following the sell-out of the limited gold version. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: David Bowie & The Spiders from Mars Title: Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars: The Motion Picture Release Date: June 5, 2026 Format: 2 × 180g Black Vinyl Country: Worldwide THE STORY Following the rapid sell-out of the limited edition gold vinyl, a new standard black vinyl edition of the iconic Ziggy Sta

A comprehensive 29-track round-up of Ian Hunter’s solo singles era is set to arrive on 5th June 2026. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Official Announcement (7TS / Glam CD) Date: Announced 2026 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: New Release THE STORY 7TS/Glam CD will release Ian Hunter: The Singles Collection 1975-83, a 2CD set compiling all of Hunter’s A-sides and B-sides from his post-Mott The Hoople solo career on CBS and Chrysalis. The collection includes many rare edite

A comprehensive 56-track 4CD boxset celebrating the complete recorded output of Pilot from 1974 to 1977 is coming soon. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Official Announcement (7TS) Date: Announced 2026 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: New Release THE STORY 7TS will release Pilot: The Albums, a deluxe 4CD clamshell boxset containing all four original studio albums by the Scottish band Pilot, plus a generous selection of bonus tracks. The set spans their entire career from t

A commemoration of Trevor Bolder, the talented bassist known for his work with David Bowie’s Spiders from Mars and his long tenure with Uriah Heep. BORN ON THIS DAY Date: May 21, 1951 Place: Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England THE STORY On this day in 1951, Trevor Bolder was born — a musician who would go on to play a key role in two of the most important British rock acts of the 1970s: David Bowie’s Spiders from Mars and Uriah Heep. FULL BIOGRAPHY Trevor Bo

A long-awaited CD compilation bringing together the best of John Fiddler and Peter Hope-Evans’ influential folk-rock duo is finally arriving. SSOURCE DETAILS Publication: Official Announcement (Cherry Red Records) Date: Announced 2026 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: New Release THE STORY Cherry Red will release Medicine Head: One and One Is One - The Very Best Of, a 17-track CD compiling highlights from the band’s career. The collection includes fan favourites, rare

Publication: Omega Auctions Date: 6 May 2026 An original 1991 UK press kit for Queen’s final studio album Innuendo, released during Freddie Mercury’s lifetime. This complete EMI promotional package includes the official press folder, album publicity photographs, press releases, and campaign notes highlighting the singles Innuendo, I’m Going Slightly Mad, and The Show Must Go On. Offered as Lot 349 in The John Peel Collection Part Three, the kit is in excellent condition and r

A rare, complete and unused original invitation for the world premiere of David Bowie’s 1976 film The Man Who Fell to Earth, offered as Lot 353 in Omega Auctions’ The John Peel Collection Part Three. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Omega Auctions – Official Lot Description Date: Auction on May 6, 2026 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Lot 353 THE STORY This original premiere ticket, dated March 18, 1976, is for the world premiere of Nicolas Roeg’s cult sci-fi film starring

Today marks the 77th birthday of Scottish guitarist Alistair Macdonald "Zal" Cleminson. Name: Alistair Macdonald “Zal” Cleminson Born: May 4, 1949 Instrument: Guitar Known For: The Sensational Alex Harvey Band (SAHB), Nazareth, /sin’dogs/ The electrifying Scottish guitarist whose harlequin-painted face and explosive playing became one of the most distinctive images of 1970s theatrical rock. THE STORY Zal Cleminson is best known as the flamboyant lead guitarist of The Sensa

After the original Alice Cooper band split in late 1974, Vincent Damon Furnier legally changed his name to Alice Cooper and continued as a solo artist. The solo era became even more theatrical, horror-oriented, and concept-driven, with bigger productions, elaborate stage shows, and a darker, more cinematic edge. SOLO STYLE Alice leaned heavily into shock rock theater — guillotines, electric chairs, giant Frankenstein monsters, and elaborate storytelling. Musically, he mixed

A distilled, remastered showcase of Bowie’s ambitious 1995 conceptual masterpiece, pressed on stunning crystal clear vinyl for RSD 2026

Marking the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking 1.OUTSIDE album (originally released September 1995), these two RSD titles revisit Bowie’s ambitious reunion with Brian Eno.

The full high-definition standalone release of Alice Cooper’s powerful Paranormal Tour show at the historic Olympia Paris — the first time this complete concert has been available independently.

(The Guitar Hero of Glam) Mick Ronson (born Michael Ronson, May 26, 1946 – April 29, 1993) was an English guitarist, songwriter, producer, and arranger. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of the glam rock era, he is best known for his groundbreaking work as David Bowie’s musical director and lead guitarist during the Ziggy Stardust period. His melodic, powerful, and theatrical playing style helped define the sound of 1970s rock. EARLY LIFE