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Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)


Rock and Roll Hangouts Article : 1974
Glam’s secret dens exposed – where the stars partied, posed, and plotted! four-page feature in Circus Raves Magazine, January 1, 1974. More 70s backstage secrets added weekly.
glamslam72
Jan 1, 19741 min read


All I Wanna Do is Boogaloo
Ringo Starr's Ringo One-Page Review in Circus Magazine, January 1, 1974.

T.Rex
Jan 1, 19741 min read


Marc's Star Portrait
Marc Bolan's One-Page in Music Star, January 1, 1974.

T.Rex
Jan 1, 19741 min read


Elton John is Back Review: 1974
Elton John’s "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" , a one-page album review in Circus Magazine , January 1, 1974.

Elton John
Jan 1, 19741 min read


A Sad Send-Off Article : 1974
Faces’ boozy empire crumbles – the wildest glam gang says goodbye! Faces’ A Sad Send-Off , a four-page feature in Circus Raves Magazine, January 1, 1974. More Faces farewell chaos added weekly. Their last LP together is called 'Overtures And Beginnings', but because it provides a last look at a famous band at the peak of their powers some say the disc should be called 'Undertures And Endings'. Sometimes even talent and hard works together aren't enough to guarantee success f

Faces
Jan 1, 19742 min read


All the Glitter Rockers Article : 1974
Mott The Hoople survey the glam scene – who’s shining brightest? Mott The Hoople’s All the Glitter Rockers, a one-page article in Circus Raves Magazine, January 1, 1974. More Mott glam gossip added weekly.

Mott The Hoople
Jan 1, 19741 min read


Bowie Points the Way Article : 1974
Bowie charts the future – Circus bows to the glam trailblazer! article in Circus Magazine, January 1, 1974. More Bowie visionary moments added weekly.

David Bowie
Jan 1, 19741 min read


The Untold Stories Feature: 1974
Alice Cooper spills the secrets – the twisted tales behind every nightmare sleeve! Alice Cooper Group’s The Untold Stories Behind The Album Covers , a three-page feature with a Ravemate pull-out poster in Circus Raves, January 1, 1974. More album-art horror stories added weekly.

Alice Cooper Group
Jan 1, 19741 min read


Alice's Knees Up Pop Cover: 1974
Alice Cooper Group’s Alice's Knees Up , a one-page cover in Pop Magazine, January 1, 1974.

Alice Cooper Group
Jan 1, 19741 min read


Bowie's Step Back Review: 1974
Circus Magazine, January 1, 1974. David Bowie’s PINUPS, a one-page album review.

David Bowie
Jan 1, 19741 min read


Slade Bravo Cover: January 1974
Slade steam into the new year – Bravo’s glam kings blast off 1974! Slade’s cover article in Bravo Magazine (No. 1, January 1, 1974) – “With Slade and steam into the new year,” plus poster and Star Album Bonanza, and the “Who among you will be Girl and Boy of the Year” contest. More Slade continental conquests added weekly.

Slade
Jan 1, 19741 min read


Bowie's January Calendar: 1974
The wall-to-wall is calling Bowie kicks off the year in Circus Circus Magazine, January 1, 1974. More Bowie calendar conquests added weekly.

David Bowie
Jan 1, 19741 min read


RRM Poll Supplement Article : 1973
Record Mirror readers crown Slade the kings of 1973 – glam’s loudest winners! Record Mirror’s RRM Poll Supplement , a one-page feature in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Slade poll victories added weekly.

Slade
Dec 29, 19731 min read


Congratulations David No.1 Advert : 1973
David Essex crowned #1 newcomer – the echoey heart-throb conquers the world! David Essex’s "No.1 International Newcomer" , a one-page advert in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Essex chart triumphs added weekly.

David Essex
Dec 29, 19731 min read


RRM Best Male Singer: 1973
Bowie No. 2 best international male singer Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Bowie award glory added weekly.

David Bowie
Dec 29, 19731 min read


Top British Group Advert : 1973
Slade crowned kings of Britain – the loudest, daftest, most unstoppable band of the year! Slade’s Top British Group , a one-page advert in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Slade chart triumphs added weekly.

Slade
Dec 29, 19731 min read


RRM Poll Slade No.1 Top British Group Article : 1973
Slade crowned Britain's top group – the stomping kings of glam take the crown! Slade’s RRM Poll Slade No.1 Top British Group, a one-page article in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Slade poll victories added weekly.

Slade
Dec 29, 19731 min read


Male Singer of the Year Love On Ya! Advert : 1973
Bowie crowned king of the year – love on ya, Ziggy! David Bowie’s Male Singer of the Year Love On Ya!, a one-page advert in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Bowie award glory added weekly..

David Bowie
Dec 29, 19731 min read


RRM Poll Advert : 1973
Bowie sweeps the Record Mirror poll – the Thin White Duke takes it all! David Bowie’s RRM Poll , a one-page advert in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Bowie poll victories added weekly.

David Bowie
Dec 29, 19731 min read


Mott Gig Ends in Chaos Feature : 1973
Mott The Hoople’s show descends into total mayhem – fans riot, band flees! Mott The Hoople’s Mott Gig Ends in Chaos , a one-page news feature in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Mott riot tales added weekly

Mott The Hoople
Dec 29, 19731 min read
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