Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

Sparks’ "Hollywood's Madcaps" , a one-page feature in Circus Magazine , November 1, 1974.

David Bowie’s "Bowie And Bolan To Star", a one-page feature in Circus Magazine, November 1, 1974.

Wizzard’s "Roy Wood is Eddy" , a one-page advert in Circus Magazine , November 1, 1974.

Roxy Music’s Bryan Ferry Sleek Sheik of Pop , a one-page article in Circus magazine, November 1, 1974.

A Glam Rock Power Chord Sweet’s “Turn It Down” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 1, 1974, on RCA Victor Records (catalogue: RCA 2480). Backed with “...Someone Else Will,” this hard rock anthem, written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, was the second single from the album Desolation Boulevard. Produced by Chinn and Chapman, the A-side’s heavy riffs, Brian Connolly’s soaring vocals, and pounding drums peaked at No. 41 on the UK Singles Chart for 7 weeks. T

Ronnie Wood’s "A Royal Solo Debut" , a three-page feature in Circus Magazine , November 1, 1974.

Sweet’s Brian Has it Covered , a cover and one-page feature on Brian Connolly in Pop Magazine , October 28, 1974.

Star-Invasion in deutschen Studios three- page article, published in Pop magazine on October 28, 1974.

David Bowie’s "Bowie on the Ropes" a one-page review in New Musical Express, October 26, 1974.

David Bowie’s "David Live - Bare and Hoarse", a one-page album review in Melody Maker, October 26, 1974.

Mott the Hoople's “Saturday Gigs” was released on October 18, 1974, through CBS Records in the UK (S CBS 2754), the 7" single “Saturday Gigs” / “Medley: a) Jerkin’ Crocus b) Sucker c) Violence” marked the band’s final studio recording with frontman Ian Hunter. Clocking in at around 4:17 for the A-side and 6:10 for the B-side, this double-sided gem captured Mott at a crossroads—celebrating their chaotic history while unknowingly signaling the end of an era. Written by Hunter,

Bowie’s Theatrical Triumph David Bowie’s David Live double LP, was released in the UK on October 18, 1974, on RCA Victor (catalogue: APL2 0771). This 17-track live album, recorded during the final shows of Bowie’s 1974 Diamond Dogs Tour at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania (July 8–12, 1974). Produced by Tony Visconti, featuring the Diamond Dogs band, David Live showcased Bowie’s theatrical command, reaching No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart. Housed in a gatefold slee

David Essex’s David Essex  was released as an LP album in the UK by CBS Records (catalog number S 69088) on September 20, 1974. The album entered the UK chart on week October 13-19, 1974, at number 21 as part of a 23-week run, peaking at number 2 for a four-week run during the last 3 weeks of 1974 and the first week of 1975. Background and Context: David Essex (born David Albert Cook, July 23, 1947, in Plaistow, London) rose to fame in 1973 with his debut album Rock On, which

David Bowie’s The New Bowie, a cover and three-page feature in Melody Maker, October 12, 1974.

David Bowie’s "Thrills", a one-page article in New Musical Express, October 12, 1974.

Slade’s “Far Far Away” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 11, 1974, on Polydor Records (catalogue: 2058 522). Backed...

A Glam Rock Masterstroke Queen’s “Killer Queen” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 11, 1974, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 2229). Backed with “Flick of the Wrist,” this flamboyant glam rock anthem, written by Freddie Mercury, was the lead single from the album Sheer Heart Attack. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Queen, the A-side’s intricate harmonies, Mercury’s campy vocals, and Brian May’s sparkling guitar the single entered the BBC UK Charts at number

A Baroque Glam Ballad Sparks’ “Never Turn Your Back On Mother Earth” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 11, 1974, on Island Records (catalogue: WIP 6211). Backed with “Alabamy Right,” this orchestral ballad, written by Ron and Russell Mael, served as the lead single from the band's fourth album, Propaganda. Produced by Muff Winwood, the A-side's sweeping strings and Russell Mael's dramatic vocals delivered an environmental plea with glam flair, peaking at

David Bowie’s "Time for Another Ch-Ch-Change", a one-page concert review in Rolling Stone, October 10, 1974.

Golden Earring’s Full-Page Ad in Rolling Stone, October 10, 1974