Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

Roxy Music, Faces, Ronnie Lane’s "Fans Angry as Roxy Miss Gig" , a one-page news feature in Record Mirror , November 17, 1973.

NYC's trash-glam rebels invade London's fashion mecca! news article in Record Mirror, November 17, 1973..

Mud’s Chart Bustin' , a cover and one-page feature in Record Mirror , November 17, 1973.

Steve Harley’s theatrical rebels unleash 1974’s sound – today! one-page review titled “A New Band Sounds Like 1974” in Record Mirror, November 17, 1973.

A one-page article in Record Mirror on November 17, 1973.

Faces' bass hero steps out with rootsy solo gold! half-page advert in Record Mirror, November 17, 1973.

One-page advertisement in Melody Maker , November 17, 1973.

Roy Wood throws glam's wildest bash – Wizzard style! news article in Record Mirror, November 17, 1973..

Faces’ "The Rock 'n' Roll Circus" , a one-page article, 1973.

A Glam Art-Rock Desert Island Roxy Music’s Stranded LP was released in the UK on November 16, 1973, on Island Records (catalogue: ILPS 9252). Their third album — and first without Brian Eno — saw Bryan Ferry share songwriting with Andy Mackay and Phil Manzanera, while Eddie Jobson joined on violin/synth. Produced by Chris Thomas at AIR Studios, this lush, romantic art-rock masterpiece reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart (their first). The iconic gatefold cover — photographed

David Bowie’s "The 1980 Floor Show" , a broadcast on The Midnight Special  in the US, November 16, 1973.The visual elements of the show...

A Forever Suicide Note Roy Wood’s “Forever” was released as a 7-inch vinyl single with demo promo in the UK on November 16, 1973, on Harvest (catalogue: HAR 5078). Backed with “Music To Commit Suicide By,” this Brian Wilson/Neil Sedaka-influenced glam-pop epic and dark instrumental (both written/produced by Roy Wood), featuring Rick Price on telephone, peaked at No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart for 13 weeks. Issued in push-out centre, demo with “NOT FOR SALE,” it’s a timeless ‘7

A Truck On Tyke Ride T.Rex’s “Truck On (Tyke)” was released as a 7-inch vinyl single with push-out and solid centre variants in the UK on November 16, 1973, on T.Rex (catalogue: MARC 6). Backed with “Sitting Here,” this glam-rock stomper and mellow B-side (both written by Marc Bolan and produced Tony Visconti), were issued as non-album tracks later added to Zinc Alloy reissues. December 12 1974 enters the U.K chart at number 38 It peaked at No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart for

David Cassidy’s David's Picture Story , a cover and one-page feature in Look In Magazine , November 10, 1973.

A Glam Rock Resurrection Mott The Hoople’s “Roll Away The Stone” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 9, 1973, on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 1895). Backed with “Where Do You All Come From,” this anthemic glam rock track, written by Ian Hunter, was produced by Mott The Hoople. The A-side’s driving rhythm, Hunter’s vocals, and Thunderthighs’ bridge peaked at No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart for 12 weeks. Issued in solid centre, knockout centre, promo, and sun

Suzi Quatro: Suzi Quatro Album (1973) A Glam Rock Trailblazer Suzi Quatro’s Suzi Quatro LP was released in the UK on approximately October 12, 1973, on RAK Records (catalogue: SRAK 505). This is based on the album debuting on the BBC Albums Chart in the week of November 7-13, 1973, at number 42, remaining on the chart for 4 weeks. This 12-track debut album introduced the Detroit-born rocker's raw, glam-infused sound, blending hard rock, pop, and R&B. Produced by Mickie Most a

Slade's "meet the Wizard of Nod!" one-page cover of Music Star magazine, November 3, 1973

Essex's Moody Moonlight Hit David Essex’s “Lamplight” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 2, 1973, on CBS Records (catalogue: SCBS1902). Backed with “We All Insane,” this haunting glam-pop ballad, written by David Essex, was the second single from his debut album Rock On. Produced by Jeff Wayne, the A-side’s dreamy melody, Essex’s emotive vocals, and orchestral swells peaked at No. 7 for two weeks on the UK Singles Chart remaining for for 15 weeks. UK Vari

Bolan's Telegram to Stardom T. Rex’s Great Hits LP, released in the UK on November 2, 1973, on T. REX Records (catalogue: BLN 5003 / 0C 062 ◦ 94744), was a 14-track compilation of Marc Bolan’s glam anthems. Produced by Tony Visconti, it featured Telegram Sam, Metal Guru, 20th Century Boy, and Children Of The Revolution. Pressed by EMI Records and printed by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd., with initial copies including a poster, it peaked at No. 32 on the UK Albums Chart for 3 weeks,

A Glam-Pop Debut Triumph David Essex’s Rock On LP, was released in the UK on November 2, 1973, on CBS Records (catalogue: S 65823). This 11-track debut studio album introduced Essex’s blend of glam rock, pop, and theatrical flair, featuring the iconic title track. Produced, arranged and conducted by Jeff Wayne, it showcased Essex’s charismatic vocals and songwriting, peaking at No. 7 on the UK Albums Chart for 12 weeks. It launched Essex’s solo stardom after That’ll Be the Da