Mad Shadows was the second studio album by Mott The Hoople and followed the band's self-titled debut album released the previous year. Recorded between November 1969 and April 1970, the album continued the group's collaboration with producer Guy Stevens and further developed the band's distinctive mixture of hard rock, progressive influences and dramatic songwriting. Issued by Island Records in the United Kingdom, the album became an important early release in the Mott The Ho

“Know Who You Are” is a 1970 single by Slade, released as the second and final single from their album Play It Loud. Written collectively by Jim Lea, Noddy Holder, Don Powell and Dave Hill, and produced by Chas Chandler, the track represented a crucial moment in the band’s early development. Although the single did not chart, it captured Slade in transition — moving away from their skinhead image and toward the more melodic, powerful rock sound that would soon define their co

Issued on 11 September 1970, this Vertigo 7" single captures Rod Stewart during the early rise of his solo career. Following the momentum of An Old Raincoat Won’t Ever Let You Down, Stewart delivered a fiery, soulful cover of the R&B classic It’s All Over Now. Backed by members of The Faces, the single highlights his raspy voice and loose, live‑in‑studio energy. Stewart reshaped the song with a passionate, world‑weary performance that blended rock, soul, and pub‑rock swagger.

This Bay City Times article from August 1970 reports on a rain‑soaked rock festival near Saginaw, Michigan, headlined by Alice Cooper. Despite the downpour, the event remained orderly, with fans braving the weather to enjoy performances that marked a milestone in Michigan’s growing live‑music scene. Publication: The Bay City Times Date: August 19 1970 Country: United States Written by Michael Reynland, the piece describes how heavy rain turned the festival grounds into a mu

The 1 August 1970 issue of Melody Maker carries an advertisement for David Bowie’s single “Memory of a Free Festival.” Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 1, 1970 Country: United Kingdom The advert features a detailed line drawing of David Bowie with curly hair against a landscape background. Large text reads “David Bowie’s MEMORY OF A FREE FESTIVAL is a single you won’t forget.” The Mercury Records logo and catalogue number 6052 026 appear at the bottom left. CONTEXT AND

"Forever" is a song by English band Strawbs written by Dave Cousins and Tony Hooper. It did not feature on any of their studio albums at the time but was included as a bonus track on the CD re‑release of the albums Just a Collection of Antiques and Curios and Dragonfly. The B‑side track "Another Day" is taken from the Dragonfly album. The Italian release was paired with "Fingertips", a song from Just a Collection of Antiques and Curios. COUNTRY VARIANTS Artist: Strawbs Title:

This Melody Maker advertisement, published on Saturday, July 18, 1970, promotes a live performance by David Bowie and Aquila at The Fickle‑Pickle Club, located in The Cricketers Inn, London Road,  Southend. The event took place on Friday, July 17, with lighting provided by Colored Rain. Publication: Melody Maker (London, England) Date: July 18 1970 Country: United Kingdom Title: Aquila + David Bowie  The advert also notes that Status Quo were scheduled to appear the followin

A Japanese pressing of Small Faces (billed as Faces on this release) covering Bob Dylan’s “Wicked Messenger” backed with the original track “Shake, Shudder Shiver”. Released during the band’s transitional period, this single features both commercial and promotional white-label variants and came in a thin plastic sleeve with a picture insert containing lyrics on the back. THE RELEASE Label: Warner Bros. Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Japan Catalogue: BR-2552 Release Date: Ju

Event Details IMPLOSION Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Sunday, July 5th, 1970 3.30 p.m. – 11.30 p.m. Tickets: 8/- Full Line-Up & Info DAVID BOWIE (Headliner) • Idle Race • Roger Spears • Giant Kinetic Wardrobe • Quiver • James Litherlands • Brotherhood • Jeff Dexter Production & Additional Info Films • Lights • Stalls Amplification — HI-WATT Advertisement Note Small UK press advert from Melody Maker, dated around July 4, 1970. Records available from Musicland, 44 Berwick St, W.1 Not

An upbeat, catchy pop-rock track from Mud’s early years, “Jumping Jehosaphat” captured the band’s playful energy and emerging style before their major glam rock breakthrough in the 1970s. Released on Philips Records, it helped build their profile despite not reaching the Top 30 RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Mud Label: Philips Date: June 26, 1970 Catalogue: 6006 022 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Jumping Jehosaphat” Written by: Mitch Murray, Peter Callander B-Side: “Wo