Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

Circus Magazine, January 1, 1974 – a one-page article.

Alice Cooper Group’s "Geishas Peel For Alice," a one-page feature in Circus Magazine, January 1, 1974.

Alice teaches the class – shock rock’s ultimate lesson in pop sex! cover and six-page feature in Circus Magazine, January 1, 1974. More shock-rock scandals added weekly.

Elton John’s "The Yellow Brick Road Mob" , a three-page feature in Music Scene Magazine , January 1, 1974.

Roxy Music’s Roxy on the Road , a two-page article in Music Scene magazine, January 31, 1974.

Alice Cooper Group’s "A Chance To See Alice Live!," a two-page feature in Music Scene Magazine, January 1, 1974.

David Bowie’s "Bowie Unfazed", a Diamond Dogs photo session article, January 30, 1974. Terry O'Neil says of that days session "I had shot the dog first and then a few frames of Bowie posing in his inimitable way - which was at ease but totally in control. Then I said, "What about trying one with you and the dog?" Just as I started shooting, the bloody dog leapt up into the air towards the camera. It was quite aggressive and I was a bit taken aback, but I kept thinking: "Thank

Alice Cooper Group’s "Alice & Liza Make Love," a one-page article in Circus Raves Magazine, January 1, 1974.

Disc, cover and one-page feature in January 26, 1974. The Marc Bolan Page I'VE BEEN in the business seven years now and during that time I've had to take an awful lot of slagging, but let it be understood it's gonna take a hell of a lot of brain-washing by the media in order to get rid of me Marc Bolan! It's a nice idea for artists to be allowed to write their own columns occasionally, be-cause you get the chance to talk about things that are important to yourself. Like, this

Alvin Stardust's 12-Year Wait Spotlight Published in the UK on January 26, 1974, this one-page feature “Twelve Years On And Still No Album” profiled Alvin Stardust during his rapid rise in the glam-rock scene. The article reflected on Stardust’s (real name Bernard Jewry) long journey through music — from his early days as Shane Fenton in the late 1950s/early 1960s to his 1973–1974 comeback as a leather-clad, pompadoured glam star with hits like “My Coo Ca Choo” and “Jealous M

Cassidy's 1974 UK Tour Spotlight Published in the UK on January 26, 1974, Disc magazine’s one-page feature “British Dates” announced David Cassidy’s upcoming UK tour dates, marking his return to live performances in Britain during the height of his early 1970s teen idol fame. The article highlighted the excitement surrounding Cassidy’s concerts, detailing venues, ticket info, and his enduring popularity with fans following hits from The Partridge Family and his solo career, i

Faces’ "Reading Re-Lived" , a one-page article, 1973. Artist: Various Artists Title: Reading Festival 1973 Label: Philips...

Ronson's Solo Guitar Showcase Tease Published in the UK on January 26, 1974, Disc magazine’s one-page preview article covered Mick Ronson’s debut solo album Slaughter on 10th Avenue. The piece highlighted Ronson’s emergence as a lead artist after his iconic role as David Bowie’s guitarist in the Spiders from Mars, emphasizing his technical brilliance, melodic guitar work, and the album’s blend of rock, instrumental flair, and glam energy. It built anticipation for the record’

Disc, January 26, 1974. Live Faces ... fresh and fast with feeling FACES "Overture And Beginners" (Mercury SRM 1697, £2.45). Let it first be said that this is indeed a very fine album and an incredible start to a year which will undoubtedly produce a right load of old garbage from assorted pop stars. Then let it be said that it took the record company so long to get this album to the Disc offices we're fortunate to be able to review it this year at all. As a result you've pro

The Tender That Hit Disc Magazine Published in the UK on January 26, 1974, Disc magazine’s one-page advert promoted Mick Ronson’s single “Love Me Tender” — his soulful cover of the Elvis Presley classic, released as the lead track from Slaughter on 10th Avenue during his post-Spiders from Mars solo phase. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Disc (UK). Date: January 26, 1974. Format: One-page single advert. Legacy This advert captures Mick Ronson in early 1974 — tran

Mick Ronson's Solo Spotlight in Disc Published in the UK on January 26, 1974, Disc magazine’s one-page article “Ronson Strikes Out” profiled Mick Ronson during his early solo career transition after leaving David Bowie’s Spiders from Mars. Article Overview Publication Details Magazine: Disc (UK). Date: January 26, 1974. Format: One-page feature article. Legacy “Ronson Strikes Out” is an early 1974 snapshot of Mick Ronson emerging as a solo artist — a key moment in glam-rock h

article in Disc, January 26, 1974.

Essex's Glam Centerfold in Disc Published in the UK on January 26, 1974, Disc magazine’s center-page poster “David Essex Portrait Gallery” featured a striking, full-colour portrait spread of David Essex at the height of his early 1970s pop stardom. The glossy pull-out captured Essex in classic glam style — long hair, sharp features, and charismatic pose — designed as a collectible keepsake for teenage fans during his rise with hits like “Rock On” and “Gonna Make You a Star.”

Bowie's 1980 Floor Show NYC Prep Published in the UK on January 26, 1974, New Musical Express’s one-page article “U.S. Stay to Set Up Revue” reported that David Bowie would leave Britain in mid-February to spend several months in New York, where he would work on preparations for his stage revue titled The 1980 Floor Show. This was the provisional name for his musical adaptation of George Orwell’s novel 1984, previously exclusively reported by NME as set to premiere in London’

cover article in Melody Maker, January 26, 1974. MICK RONSON is following in the footsteps of David Bowie and is set to do two dates at London's Rain-bow next month. He will play the theatre on February 22 and 23, and it's expected that Bowie, for whom he's been back-up man and guitarist in the past two years, will be on stage with him. Thus Ronson, who's managed by Mainman, the same company as Bowie, becomes the centre of a large campaign designed to establish him as a solo