Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

On November 10, 1972, the original Alice Cooper Group delivered a legendary, sold-out performance at Green's Playhouse in Glasgow, Scotland—their sole UK show that year and a key stop on the School's Out Tour '72. This concert is remembered for its explosive energy, theatrical spectacle, and the crowd's unrestrained enthusiasm, which reportedly led to fans wrecking three rows of seats in the venue. The event drew a predominantly male audience of around 3,000, who were on thei

A Doubleback Psychedelic Dream Tyrannosaurus Rex’s A Beard Of Stars / Unicorn double LP, was released in the UK on November 10, 1972, on Cube Records (catalogue: TOOFA 9) as part of the Doubleback Series. This reissue paired the 1970 A Beard Of Stars (with Mickey Finn) and 1969 Unicorn (with Steve Peregrin Took), both produced by Tony Visconti at Trident Studios. Featuring Marc Bolan’s whimsical lyrics, acoustic guitars, and ethereal vocals—plus John Peel’s narration on The M

A Double A-Side Heartbreaker Rod Stewart’s “Angel” / “What Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made A Loser Out Of Me)” 7-inch double A-side vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 10, 1972, on Mercury Records (catalogue: 6052 198). This emotional pair of tracks, with Rod Stewart as producer, came from his album Never A Dull Moment. The A-sides' soulful “Angel” (a cover adapted for the album) and the poignant “What Made Milwaukee Famous” peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Char

Alice Cooper Group’s US one-page advert for the "The Alice Cooper Show Europe '72" starting November 10, 1972.

Alice Cooper Group’s "Cooper For President!," a one-page article in Hit Parader, November 9, 1972.

David Bowie’s Are You Man Enough For David Bowie? , a cover and four-page article in Rolling Stone , November 9, 1972.

Germany’s teen bible crowns Rod the sexiest voice in rock! Rod Stewart’s full-page Bravo magazine feature, November 8, 1972 – the gravel-voiced, heart-throb in all his 1972 glory., cover only.

Reed's Bowie-Ronson Revival Lou Reed’s Transformer LP, was released in the UK on November 8, 1972, on RCA Victor Records (catalogue: LSP-4807). This 11-track glam rock masterpiece, produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson—both ardent Velvet Underground fans—was Reed’s second solo outing after his debut’s commercial flop. Anchored by the provocative “Walk On The Wild Side” (touching on taboo topics like sexual orientation, gender identity, prostitution, and drug use), it also d

Alice Cooper Group’s "D' Ya Hear Me?," a two-page feature in New Musical Express, November 4, 1972.

T.Rex’s New Rex Single , a cover and one-page news article in New Musical Express , November 4, 1972.

Slade’s "Traumatic America" , a one-page feature on Don Powell in New Musical Express , November 4, 1972

Marc Bolan's Cover, & Three-Page Feature & One-Page Advert in Record Mirror, November 4, 1972.

Faces’ "Face the Music and Dance" , a one-page feature in Melody Maker , November 4, 1972.

Mott The Hoople's Rock and Roll Queen one-page album review Record Mirror November 4, 1972

Mark Volman & Howard Kaylan's One-Page Advert in New Musical Express, November 4, 1972.

A Glam Rock Grand Slam Wizzard’s “Ball Park Incident” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 3, 1972, on Harvest Records (catalogue: HAR 5062). Backed with “The Carlsberg Special (Piano's Demolished Phone 021 373 4472),” this exuberant glam rock anthem, written by Roy Wood, was the band’s debut single. Produced by Roy Wood, the A-side’s brassy horns, pounding drums, and Wood’s playful vocals about a baseball romance peaked at No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart for

Cooper's Campus Shock Therapy The Alice Cooper Group’s live performance at Hofstra University, was held on November 2, 1972, in Hempstead, New York, USA. This high-energy show, featuring the band’s theatrical shock rock antics, took place during their tour supporting the album School's Out. With Alice Cooper (vocals), Glen Buxton (guitar), Michael Bruce (guitar/keyboards), Dennis Dunaway (bass), and Neal Smith (drums), the setlist included hits like “School’s Out” and “I’m E

David Bowie: "When Bowie Blessed the Strawbs" Article (1972)

Bolan's Born To Boogie B-Side Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 1, 1972, on T. Rex Wax Co. (catalogue: MARC 3), T. Rex’s “Solid Gold Easy Action” was Marc Bolan’s infectious glam-rock anthem. Backed with “Born To Boogie,” both written/produced by Bolan with Tony Visconti, this solid-gold stomper peaked at No. 2 on the Official Singles Chart for 11 weeks. Issued in solid centre, push-out centre, and promo variants, with worldwide releases. Single Overvie

Alice Cooper Group’s "What's Left," a two-page feature in Rock Scene Magazine, November 1, 1972.