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Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)


David Essex: Rock On Album (1973)
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

David Essex
Nov 2, 19734 min read


Alice Cooper Group: Alice & Freak Rock Cover Insert and Feature (1973)
Alice Cooper Group’s Alice & Freak Rock, a cover insert and one-page feature in 16 Spec, November 1, 1973.

Alice Cooper Group
Nov 1, 19731 min read


David Bowie: Pinups Album Chart (1973)
A Glam Covers Extravaganza David Bowie’s Pinups LP, was released in the UK on October 19, 1973, on RCA Records (catalogue: RS 1003). The album entered the BBC UK Albums Chart on October 28 - November 3 at the top position, a place it held for 5 consecutive weeks as part of an initial 21-week run. Chart Data (1973) October 28 - November 3, 1973: (1) November 4-10 , 1973: (1) November 11-17 , 1973:(1) November 18-24 , 1973:(1) November 25- December,1973:(1) Reentering the chart

David Bowie
Oct 27, 19733 min read


Barry Blue: "Do You Wanna Dance?" Review (1973)
Barry Blue’s "Do You Wanna Dance?" , a one-page single review in Disc , October 27, 1973.

Barry Blue
Oct 26, 19731 min read


David Bowie: 1984 A.D. Article (1973)
David Bowie 's "1984 A.D.", Roxy Music "Live", "Truckin' Bolan" one page news in Disc, October 27, 1973

David Bowie
Oct 26, 19731 min read


Sweet: Interview with Brian Cover Feature (1973)
Sweet’s Interview with Brian , a cover and one-page feature on Brian Connolly in Look In Magazine , October 27, 1973.

Sweet
Oct 26, 19731 min read


Suzi Quatro: Daytona Demon Single Review (1973)
Suzi Quatro's "Daytona Demon", Golden Earring's "Radar Love", Barry Blue's "Do You Wanna Dance" one page reviews in Disc, October 27, 1973

Suzi Quatro
Oct 26, 19731 min read


T.Rex: Great Hits "By Public Demand" Advert (1973)
T.Rex’s "Great Hits" , a one-page advert in Disc , October 27, 1973.

T.Rex
Oct 26, 19731 min read


David Essex: "Messing About on the River" Feature (1973)
David Essex’s "Messing About on the River" , a one-page feature in Disc , October 27, 1973.

David Essex
Oct 26, 19731 min read


New Year Boogie & Great Hits
T. Rex's One-Page Gigs & Great Hits Announcement in Melody Maker, October 23, 1973:

T.Rex
Oct 22, 19731 min read


David Bowie: Pin Ups Album (1973)
A Glam Salute to the Sixties David Bowie’s Pin Ups LP, was released in the UK on October 19, 1973, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RS 1003). This 12-track covers album paid homage to Bowie’s 1960s influences, reinterpreting hits by The Who, The Kinks, and Pink Floyd with a vibrant glam rock twist. Produced by Ken Scott and Bowie, and featuring Mick Ronson’s searing guitar work, the album captured Bowie at the height of his Ziggy Stardust fame, reaching No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart.

David Bowie
Oct 19, 19733 min read


David Bowie: Pinups Album (1973)
Ziggy's Nostalgic Jukebox David Bowie’s Pinups LP, was released in the UK on October 19, 1973, on RCA Records (catalogue: RS 1003). This 12-track album of 1960s rock and pop cover versions showcased Bowie’s glam rock reinterpretations during the height of his Ziggy Stardust era. Produced by Bowie and Ken Scott, Pinups featured energetic performances backed by the Spiders from Mars, peaking at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart for five weeks. Issued in a vibrant sleeve with a Twig

David Bowie
Oct 18, 19734 min read


Bowie's 1980 Floorshow
David Bowie's 1980 Floor Show was recorded at the Marquee Club in London. It was filmed for the American TV show The Midnight Special and...

David Bowie
Oct 17, 19732 min read


Suzi Quatro: Suzi Quatro and Love Cover Article (1973)
Suzi Quatro’s Suzi Quatro and Love , a cover article in Bravo Magazine , October 18, 1973.

Suzi Quatro
Oct 17, 19731 min read


David Bowie: "Bowie's Back! for Two Nights Only" Feature (1973)
David Bowie’s "Bowie's Back! for Two Nights Only" , a news feature in Melody Maker , October 13, 1973.

David Bowie
Oct 12, 19731 min read


These Foolish Things
Bryan Ferry's One-Page Album Advert in Melody Maker, October 13, 1973:

Roxy Music
Oct 12, 19731 min read


Alice Cooper Group: "Liza Minnelli Making an Album with Alice" Feature (1973)
Alice Cooper Group’s Liza Minnelli Making an Album with Alice , a one-page cover feature in Melody Maker, October 13, 1973.

Alice Cooper Group
Oct 12, 19731 min read


Slade: "Back to the World" Feature (1973)
Slade’s "Back to the World" , a one-page feature on Don Powell in Melody Maker , October 13, 1973.

Slade
Oct 12, 19731 min read


Lou Reed: "Broken Reed" Review (1973)
Lou Reed’s "Berlin Album" , a one-page review in Melody Maker , October 13, 1973.

Lou Reed
Oct 12, 19731 min read


Cockney Rebel: "Too Good Not to Make It" Advert (1973)
Cockney Rebel’s "Sebastian" , a one-page advert in Melody Maker , October 13, 1973.

Cockney Rebel
Oct 12, 19731 min read
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