Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

New York Dolls’ Three-Page Feature , a three-page feature in Rock Scene Magazine , December 1, 1973.

Parents panic, towns ban the show – Alice Cooper declared public enemy #1! Alice Cooper Group’s Alice Banned , a three-page feature in 16 Magazine, December 1, 1973. More teen-mag moral panic added weekly.

Iggy – raw, reckless, and ready to bleed for rock! Iggy Pop’s Between the Buttons , a one-page feature in Rock Scene Magazine, December 1, 1973. More Stooges-style chaos added weekly.

A Covers Album That Pinned No. 1 For Five Weeks Released in the UK on October 19, 1973, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RS1003), David Bowie’s Pin Ups — his seventh studio album — was a loving tribute to the 1964–1967 London bands that shaped him. Produced by Bowie & Ken Scott at Château d’Hérouville, this 12-track covers set stormed to No. 1 on the Official Albums Chart for five consecutive weeks (November 3 to December 1, 1973), staying in the Top 75 for 39 weeks and re-enter

A Reading Festival Live B-Side Glory Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 30, 1973, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 16341), Faces’ “Pool Hall Richard” was their raucous glam-rock anthem. Backed with the live “I Wish It Would Rain (With A Trumpet)” (recorded at Reading Festival ’73), marketed as a double A-Side this Stewart/Wood original (A1) and Strong/Whitfield/Penzabene cover (A2) peaked at No. 8 on the Official Singles Chart for 11 weeks. Pressed b

David Cassidy’s David Strikes Back , a cover insert and two-page feature in 16 Magazine , November 30, 1973.

A Glam Xmas No. 4 Evergreen Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 30, 1973, on Harvest Records (catalogue: HAR 5079), Wizzard’s “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday” was Roy Wood’s glam Christmas anthem. Backed with “Rob Roy's Nightmare (A Bit More H. A.),” this choir-backed festive rocker — with The Stockland Green Bilateral School First Year Choir and The Suedettes — peaked at No. 4 on the Official Singles Chart for 9 weeks. Issued in gatefold sleeve (Wa

Todd Rundgren's Mercury Dolls Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 30, 1973, on Mercury Records (catalogue: 6052 402), New York Dolls’ “Jet Boy” was the explosive lead single from their debut album. Backed with “Vietnamese Baby,” both written by David Johansen and Johnny Thunders, produced by Todd Rundgren, this raw proto-punk glam anthem did not chart in the UK. Also issued in the Netherlands. Pure NYC trash-rock attitude. Single Overview Release Details

A Muscle Of Love Glam Teen Cry Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the US on November 28, 1973, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: WB 7762), Alice Cooper Group’s “Teenage Lament '74” was the lead single from Muscle Of Love . Backed with “Hard Hearted Alice,” this glam-rock teen angst anthem — written by Alice Cooper/Neal Smith (A) and Cooper/Michael Bruce (B) — was produced by Jack Richardson & Jack Douglas for Nimbus 9. Peaked at No. 48 on Billboard Hot 100 for 8 weeks. Pr

two pages POP magazine November 26 1973

A Turkey-Free Festive Classic Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1973, on DJM Records (catalogue: DJS 290), Elton John’s “Step Into Christmas” was his first original Christmas song. Backed with “Ho, Ho, Ho (Who'd Be A Turkey At Christmas?),” this Bernie Taupin co-write — produced by Gus Dudgeon — became an instant festive staple, peaking at No. 8 on the Official Singles Chart for 7 weeks. Pressed by Tranco Limited with solid centre and pop-out centre

Bolan plugs in for the Beeb – rare non album gems live on air! T.Rex’s Radio 1 Club sessions, recorded for the BBC and broadcast on The David Hamilton Show ( November 26 – 30 & December 3 – 7 1973) and Radio 1 Club (November 1973 26 – 29 ). Tracks: 3. Truck On (Tyke) – 3:11 4. Sitting Here – 2:19 Neither the track nor its B-side, "Sitting Here", appeared on an original T. Rex studio album, but both were added as bonus material on re-releases of the 1974 album Zinc Alloy and t

Bolan rules the front page – glam’s cosmic king in full glory! Music Star Magazine, November 24, 1973

Bolan’s stomping glam trucker anthem roars into the Top 20! T. Rex's "Truck On (Tyke)" entered the UK Singles Chart the week of November 18, - 24, 1973, reaching its highest position at No. 12 on December 22, and 29, 1973. It remained on the chart for a total of 11 weeks. Chart Run November 24 – No. 38 December 1 – No. 20 December 8 – No. 13 December 15 – No. 14 December 22 – No. 12 December 29 – No. 12 January 5 – No. 15 January 12 – No. 18 January 19 – No. 22 Janu

A Cardboard Carton Hard Rock Swan Song Released in the UK and worldwide on November 20, 1973, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 56018), Alice Cooper Group’s Muscle Of Love — their seventh and final original-band studio album untill 2025 — was a raw hard rock triumph. Produced by Jack Richardson & Jack Douglas, this 9-track concept featured the iconic cardboard carton packaging with fold-out “Institute of Nude Wrestling” instructions. Peaked at No. 10 US Billboard 200. In

Rod Stewart & the Faces hit the road with blues legend Long John Baldry! one-page tour advert in Melody Maker, November 17, 1973.

Roy Wood's glam wizards brew more chart magic! one-page article in Record Mirror, November 18, 1973.

Bowie bares his soul – retirement rumours rock the glam world! cover only Music Star, November 17, 1973.

One-page advertisement in Sounds, November 17, 1973.

Faces' bass man steps out solo – Ronnie's ready to roam! two-page feature in Sounds, November 17, 1973.