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The Move (August 31, 1968) – “From Teenybop to Tough Guys…” – Record Mirror
The week-ending 31 August 1968 issue of Record Mirror features an interview with The Move under the headline “THE MOVE: FROM TEENYBOP TO TOUGH GUYS…” Publication: Record Mirror Date: August 31, 1968 Country: United Kingdom The article opens with a group photograph of The Move and discusses their evolution from a teenybop image to a tougher, more serious musical direction. Band members talk about becoming a four-piece, their desire to move away from the “teeny-bopper” label, a

Wizzard
Aug 31, 1968


The Sweet (July 19, 1968) "Slow Motion" / "It's Lonely Out There" Single 7" (Fontana TF 958)
Title: Slow Motion B-side: It's Lonely Out There Label: Fontana Catalogue number: TF 958 Date: July 19, 1968 In the summer of 1968, before the full explosion of glam rock, a young band was already experimenting with melodic, beat-driven pop. “Slow Motion” was a bright, catchy single that blended jangly guitars and strong harmonies with a laid-back, summery feel. Released on July 19, 1968 on Fontana Records (catalogue TF 958) and backed with “It’s Lonely Out There,” this 7-inc

Sweet
Jul 19, 1968


Velvet Underground / Iron Butterfly – June 7‑9 1968 Avalon Ballroom
VENUE: Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco CA DATES: June 7‑9 1968 SECTION: Concert Poster TITLE: Iron Butterfly / Velvet Underground / Crome Cyrcus – FD‑122 “Iron Butterfly” This first‑printing psychedelic poster promoted three nights at the Avalon Ballroom featuring Iron Butterfly, The Velvet Underground, and Crome Cyrcus. Known as FD‑122 in the Family Dog numbered series, it was designed by Bob Schnepf, who signed the piece in silver pen at the lower right. The poster earned a

Lou Reed
Jun 7, 1968


John Peel (30 September 1967) Evening Sentinel – Feature
A detailed newspaper profile from the Evening Sentinel dated 30 September 1967, capturing John Peel at the pivotal moment of his transition from pirate radio to the BBC.

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Sep 30, 1967
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