Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

Rod Stewart’s "Roddy Lops Off a Fingertip" , a one-page article in Circus Magazine , November 1, 1972.

Cat Stevens Cover & Four-Page Feature in Circus Magazine, November 1, 1972

Bolan’s cosmic boogie masterpiece – Circus asks: dashed off or pure glam genius? one-page review in Circus Magazine, November 1, 1972.

Alice hits the cover – Cream goes full gonzo on shock rock’s wildest ride! cover and four-page feature DaDa Weer All Zrazee Now Cream magazine, November 1972.

Alice Cooper Group’s "Spot The Errors," a one-page feature in 16 Magazine, November 1, 1972. .

Beck’s wild guitar gang smashes the rules – rock’s ultimate vandals! Jeff Beck’s Rock and Roll Vandals , a two-page feature in Rock Scene Magazine, December, 1972. More Beck shred legends added weekly.

On October 30th, 1972, "Hi-Ho Silver Lining" backed with "Beck's Bolero" and "Rock My Plimsoul" by Jeff Beck entered the UK singles chart at number 32. The song remained on the chart for 11 weeks, reaching its peak at number 17 Catalogue: 1C 006-93 925 MA Psychedelic Rock Reissue Jeff Beck’s “Hi Ho Silver Lining” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 20, 1972, on RAK Replay (catalogue: RR 3). Backed with “Beck's Bolero” and “Rock My Plimsoul,” this reissue of

T.Rex’s "Still Mighty Hard for Marc" , a one-page Santa Monica concert review in Melody Maker , October 28, 1972.

Your bedroom walls deserve full-colour glam gods – only 70p! advert featuring Alice Cooper, Slade, Donny Osmond (Nos 1–3) and seven more in full colour (33" x 24") for 70p each, in Melody Maker, October 28, 1972.

Mott The Hoople’s "The Young Dude" , a one-page feature in Melody Maker , October 28, 1972

A Gritty Glam Rock Satire The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s “There’s No Lights On The Christmas Tree Mother, They’re Burning Big Louie Tonight” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 27, 1972, on Vertigo Records (catalogue: 6059 070). Backed with “Harp,”only single from the band’s debut album Framed. Housed in a Vertigo swirl company sleeve, it’s a cult classic of SAHB’s early years. The single was only released in the UK. Single Overview Label: Vertigo – 605

A Retro Rock 'n' Roll Romp The song written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, and recorded in summer 1972 at the Château d'Hérouville studio in France (it was listed as "Strawberry Studios" in the album's credits), where John and his team had previously recorded the Honky Château album. It was released on October 27, 1972 in the UK and November 20, 1972 in the U.S., as a pre-release single from his forthcoming 1973 album Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player, and became hi

T.Rex’s "The Slider" , a one-page advert in Melody Maker , October 22, 1972.

T.Rex’s "The Slider" , a one-page advert in New Musical Express , October 21, 1972.

Alice Cooper Group’s "Alice In Scotland," a one-page advert in New Musical Express, October 21, 1972.

Rod Stewart’s "Music Scene Issue No.1" , a one-page advert in Melody Maker , October 21, 1972.

David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust Triumph at Santa Monica '72On October 20, 1972, David Bowie performed at the Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, California, during his Ziggy Stardust Tour, a pivotal moment in his career. This concert, part of his first major U.S. tour, showcased Bowie as Ziggy Stardust, his androgynous, alien rock star persona, backed by the Spiders from Mars band: Mick Ronson (guitar), Trevor Bolder (bass), and Woody Woodmansey (drums). The performance captured B

A Psychedelic Rock Reissue Jeff Beck’s “Hi Ho Silver Lining” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 20, 1972, on RAK Replay (catalogue: RR 3). Backed with “Beck's Bolero” and “Rock My Plimsoul,” this reissue of his 1967 hit, with the added track of “Rock My Plimsoul, written by Scott English and Larry Weiss, capitalized on Beck's growing legend. Produced by Mickie Most, the A-side's upbeat psychedelic rock with strings and bells peaked at No. 17 on the UK Sing

Crazy in the Music Scene The Glam Rock Freebie Hit Slade’s “The Whole World's Goin' Crazy” 7-inch flexi disc single, was released in the UK on October 20, 1972, as a free insert with the first issue of Music Scene magazine. Backed with “Bonnie Charlie” by Mike Hugg, this high-energy glam rock track, written by Noddy Holder, was a taster from the soon to be released album Slayed?. Produced by Chas Chandler, the A-side’s anthemic chant and stomping rhythm captured Slade’s infec

Slade’s Slade T-Shirts, Vests and Pillow Cases, a cover and lyric sheet for "Mama Weer All Crazee Now" in Disco 45 Magazine, October 20, 1972.