Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

Roxy Music’s Space Age Greasers , a one-page article in Circus magazine, February 1, 1973.

Marc Bolan’s "Marc Bolan" , a one-page article in Circus Magazine , February 1, 1973.

David Bowie’s "Bowie's Arizona Vision" , a one-page article in Circus Magazine , February 1, 1973.. West Coast by Jacob Atlas Bowie's...

Elton John’s "The Royal Snore" , a one-page article in Circus Magazine , February 1, 1973.

Sparks’ "Dirty Little Ditties" , a one-page article in Circus Magazine , February 1, 1973.

Alice & Bowie's 1973 Outrage Spotlight Published in the US on January 1, 1973, Circus Magazine’s four-page feature “Most Outrageous Rock Stars” highlighted the wild public reactions to Alice Cooper and David Bowie in 1972. The article noted that a Pittsburgh preacher denounced Alice Cooper from the pulpit, a self-appointed British censor tried to wipe him off the airwaves, and the University of Houston student body elected him home-coming queen. It also described David Bowie’

Slade’s "Love Me Or I'll Kick You" , a one-page article in Circus Magazine , January 1, 1973.Slade: Love Me Or I'll Kick You In The Head...

Alice invites you dare you spend the night? Alice Cooper Group’s Sleep With Alice, article in Circus Magazine, January 1, 1973. Sleep With Alice In The Nude Alice Cooper was turned down by the Milk Advisory Board. He/She had wanted to go on national television telling the youth that "Everybody Needs Milk, Even Alice Cooper." The Board decided Alice wasn't right for their image. Undaunted Alice turned to the Red Cross, who welcomed the rock and roll performer with open arms. O

T. Rex was featured on BBC Television's The Cilla Black Show on January 27, 1973. The performance had been pre-recorded earlier that day....

Cassidy's Look-in Magazine Prize Giveaway Published in the UK on January 27, 1973, Look-in Magazine (Junior TVTimes) featured David Cassidy on the cover and in a one-page article titled “Win The Family's Latest LP.” The cover promoted a fan competition to win copies of The Partridge Family’s latest album, capitalizing on Cassidy’s massive teen idol popularity from the TV show. The feature included details on how to enter the contest, photos of Cassidy and the cast, and excite

Alice Cooper's Theatrical Glam Promo Published in the UK on January 27, 1973, New Musical Express’s one-page advert promoted Alice Cooper Group’s single “Hello Hurray” — a dramatic, theatrical glam-rock track from their upcoming album Billion Dollar Babies. The bold ad featured the band in full shock-glam regalia, emphasizing the song’s circus-like energy and Alice’s commanding stage presence, positioning it as a major single release in their rapid rise to superstardom. Adver

Alice Cooper Group’s "Alice In Legal Tussle With Treasury Over LP," a one-page article in New Musical Express, January

Alice Cooper's Global Chart Domination Published in the UK on January 27, 1973, New Musical Express’s one-page cover “Alice Tops The World” celebrated Alice Cooper Group’s massive international success, with the band topping charts worldwide following the release of “School's Out” and the buildup to Billion Dollar Babies. Cover Overview Publication Details Magazine: New Musical Express (UK). Date: January 27, 1973. Format: Front cover Legacy This NME cover is a defining early

Bowie's South Bank Cosmic Circus Arrival New Musical Express’s one-page article captured David Bowie and his entourage — described as the “David Bowie Travelling Cosmic Circus” — arriving at London Weekend Television’s South Bank studios for a performance or recording session. The vivid opening scene detailed the cab pulling up, the “fluffy scarlet head of hair” (Bowie’s iconic red Ziggy cut) lighting up the grey South Bank, and the “fluorescent crocodile of exotic humanity”

Cassidy's Teen Idol Plastic Image Challenge Published in the UK on January 27, 1973, New Musical Express’s one-page album review of David Cassidy’s Rock Me Baby (Bell) was titled "Cassidy: Outside The Plastic Image". The review opened with a candid assessment of teenybop phenomena like The Monkees and Osmonds, noting that “nine times out of 10, when you have a teenybop phenomenon like the Monkees or Osmonds, the main thing in their favour is looks. You don't expect to find an

Sweet's "Blockbuster" is up five places to number one on the NME British Singles Chart as published in New Musical Express, January 27, 1973. Sweet released "Block Buster!" (often stylized as "Blockbuster") in January 1973 as a single, later included on the US version of their album The Sweet  (1973), on RCA Records in the UK and Bell Records in the US. Written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, the glam rock anthem features a wailing siren (inspired by air-raid warnings), Bria

Elton's 1973 DJM Album Triumph Published in the UK on January 27, 1973, New Musical Express featured a one-page advert and review of Elton John’s Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player (DJM). The review hailed it as “another fine Elton John album,” praising its blend of gentle, amusing, and bruising songs — from the soulful “Daniel” to the nostalgic “Crocodile Rock” and heavier tracks like “Have Mercy On The Criminal” and “Midnight Creeper.” It noted the emergence of Davey

1972/73 Readers Poll as published in New Musical Express, January 27, 1973.

Slade's NME Live Band Crown Claim Published in the UK on January 27, 1973, New Musical Express’s advert “Ta Very Much Best Live Band” proudly proclaimed Slade as the UK’s top live act, celebrating their explosive stage energy and fan mania during their rapid glam-rock rise. The bold, cheeky ad with Noddy Holder’s signature “Ta very much!” catchphrase front and center, thanking fans for voting them the best live band in recent polls or reader surveys. It highlighted Slade’s r

Rod Stewart's NME Poll Sweep Celebration The No.1 That Hit January 27 1973's Rod Dominance in Print Published in the UK on January 27, 1973, New Musical Express’s half-page advert “HE'S OUR NO1, TOO” proudly showcased Rod Stewart’s dominant results in the 1972 NME Readers Poll, celebrating his massive breakthrough year following Never a Dull Moment and the global success of “You Wear It Well.” Advert Text Highlights HE'S OUR NO1, TOO No 1 WORLD ALBUM "NEVER A DULL MOMENT" No