VENUE: Max’s Kansas City, New York City  DATES: June 24 – July 5 1970  (Residency extended to nine weeks) SECTION: Concert Poster TITLE: The Velvet Underground – First NY Appearance in Three Years This original black‑and‑white horizontal poster announced the Velvet Underground’s long‑awaited return to New York, their first local appearance in three years. The residency at Max’s Kansas City began June 24 1970 and was initially advertised to end July 5, but the engagement stret

A catchy, upbeat pop single from Chicory Tip, “Monday After Sunday” showcased the band’s melodic style and tight harmonies during their early CBS period. Produced by Roger Easterby and Des Champ, the track captured the bright, optimistic spirit of early 1970s British pop. Artist: Chicory Tip Label: CBS Date: June 19, 1970 Catalogue: S 5056 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Monday After Sunday” Written by: R. Whitelaw, B. Carl, R. Bell Produced by: Roger Easterby, D

A high-energy rock and roll number from Elton John’s early career, “Rock And Roll Madonna” was released as his third single in 1970. Written with Bernie Taupin and produced by Gus Dudgeon, the track showcased Elton’s energetic piano-driven style and love for classic rock ’n’ roll. Artist: Elton John Label: DJM Date: June 19, 1970 Catalogue: DJS 222 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Rock And Roll Madonna” Written by: Elton John, Bernie Taupin Produced by: Gus Dudgeo

A joyful, sunny slice of folk-rock, “Coast To Coast (And Shore To Shore)” was the second single from Medicine Head on John Peel’s Dandelion label. With its optimistic spirit and warm harmonies, it perfectly captured the duo’s aim to create happy, singalong music. Artist: Medicine Head Label: Dandelion Date: June 19, 1970 Catalogue: S 5075 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Coast To Coast (And Shore To Shore)” Written by: John Fiddler Produced by: John Peel B-Side:

Rod Stewart’s second solo studio album Gasoline Alley, released on June 12, 1970 in the United States on Mercury Records, featuring a distinctive cobblestone cover and marking his continued exploration of rootsy, folk-tinged rock with members of Faces. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Rod Stewart Title: Gasoline Alley Date: June 12, 1970 Label: Mercury Records Format / Type: Studio Album (LP & 8-Track) Country: United States Catalogue: SR 61264 (LP) TRACK LIST Side A Ga

Highly critical review of David Bowie’s single “Memory of a Free Festival Part 1 & Part 2” (Mercury Records). PUBLICATION: Date: June 12, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Single Review Title: DAVID BOWIE: “Memory Of A Free Festival” THE STORY The reviewer harshly criticises both parts of the single. Part 1 is dismissed as a tedious, unpleasant experience evoking the worst aspects of open-air festivals. Part 2 is described as a “long rambling, repetitive piece o

A quarter-page advertisement from the June 12, 1970 issue of Melody Maker promoting David Bowie’s single “Memory of a Free Festival,” featuring a striking illustrated portrait of Bowie. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 12, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement (quarter page) Title: David Bowie’s MEMORY OF A FREE FESTIVAL THE STORY The ad prominently displays the title “David Bowie’s MEMORY OF A FREE FESTIVAL” with the tagline “is a single you won’t f

The Sweet’s early single “Get On The Line” backed with “Mr. McGallagher”, released on Parlophone Records during their formative pre-glam bubblegum rock phase. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The Sweet Label: Parlophone Date: June 12, 1970 Catalogue: R 5848 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “Get On The Line” (Jeff Barry) B-Side: “Mr. McGallagher” (Mick Stewart) Produced by: John Burgess & Roger Easterby Arranged & Conducted by: Lew Warburton TRACK LIST UK 7" Sing

David Bowie’s two-part single “Memory Of A Free Festival” released on Mercury Records in a standard company sleeve, marking a key transitional release between his folk-rock period and the glam era. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: David Bowie Label: Mercury Records Date: June 12, 1970 Catalogue: MF 1135 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “Memory Of A Free Festival Part 1 B-Side: “Memory Of A Free Festival Part 2 Written by: David Bowie Produced by: Tony Visconti

A vibrant 1970 front-page report from Record Mirror celebrating the ongoing success of “Extravaganza ’70” — Britain’s first major Music and Fashion Festival held at Olympia, Earls Court, London, featuring a star-studded lineup of British acts. Publication: Record Mirror Date: June 6, 1970 (Vol. 17 No. 22) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Page + Feature Title: EXTRAVAGANZA ’70 THE STORY The front page displays a large headline and multiple black-and-white perform