Striking full-page promotional advertisement for David Bowie’s groundbreaking album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, featuring an iconic full-length photograph of Bowie in full Ziggy regalia PUBLICATION: Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement Title: THE RISE AND FALL OF ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS THE STORY The dramatic ad shows Bowie seated on a stool in his classic Ziggy outfit — patter

HEADLINE PARAGRAPH Dave Hill of Slade speaks openly in a full-page interview with Val Mabbs in the June 17, 1972 issue of Record Mirror. Publication: Record Mirror Date: June 17, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Cover & Feature (Interior page) THE STORY Dave Hill discusses Slade’s stage performance style, their refusal to be categorised as rock or pop, their unique approach to live shows, and the band’s ambitions. The piece includes insights into their

A wild, high-energy feature on the glam rock band Sweet, describing how their explosive live shows are causing chaos, with fans ending up in “cell block 149” and the group transforming from a pop act into a theatrical, aggressive live force. Publication: Record Mirror Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Focus on Sweet (Page 3) THE STORY The article opens with the chaotic scene at Sweet gigs, where the band’s mixture of heavy rock riffs, sweet

Steve Marriott of Humble Pie looks back on the 1964–67 era as the golden age of rock bands and songwriting, while reflecting on his journey from The Small Faces to his current band. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Feature (Page 6) THE STORY In a candid and opinionated interview, Steve Marriott declares that the best bands and songwriters came from the 1964–67 period. He speaks warmly about his time w

PUBLICATION: Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Concert Advertisement Title: DAVID BOWIE at Friars Civic Hall THE STORY Large eye-catching advert for Wednesday, June 21st, 8 p.m. at Friars Civic Hall, Dunstable. Billed as “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, the show features David Bowie with the Spiders from Mars and special guests from the U.S.A. — Flamin’ Groovies. Tickets were priced at 65p in advance or 75p on the door. CONTEXT AND NOTES This advert pro

Enthusiastic early review of David Bowie’s album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, praising him at the peak of his creative powers. PUBLICATION: Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Albums / Review Title: Bowie at his best THE STORY The review celebrates Bowie’s groundbreaking new album, highlighting his extraordinary creativity, theatrical vision, and the impact of the Ziggy Stardust persona. It features a large action sho

Roy Wood explains why he left The Move to form Electric Light Orchestra, describing the ambitious new project as a difficult but necessary evolution blending rock with classical elements. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Feature / Page 14 THE STORY In a major feature by Keith Altham, Roy Wood discusses the formation of Electric Light Orchestra after The Move. He describes ELO as a complex, ambitious p

Page from the June 10, 1972 issue of Disc featuring an early profile on Roxy Music (“Roxy – the band behind the image”), alongside articles on Michael Wale, Jesus Christ Superstar, and other music news during the emerging glam and art-rock scene. PUBLICATION: Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Title: DISC Page: 11 (continuation from previous pages in the same issue) THE STORY The main feature explores Roxy Music’s unique style, image, and sound just as they were brea

Barbara Drillsma’s review of David Bowie’s performance at Liverpool Stadium during his early Ziggy Stardust British tour. PUBLICATION: Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Live Review Title: DAVID BOWIE THE STORY The review praises Bowie’s superb form at the second gig of his current British tour. It describes his flamboyant multi-coloured sequinned suit, powerful performance with Mick Ronson, and highlights numbers such as “Hang On To Yourself”, “Zig

Bold promotional advertisement for David Bowie with the Spiders from Mars performing at Friars Civic Hall in Dunstable, supported by Flamin’ Groovies. PUBLICATION: Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Concert Advertisement Title: DAVID BOWIE at Friars Civic Hall THE STORY Large eye-catching advert for the Wednesday, June 21st show at Civic Hall, Dunstable. It bills David Bowie & The Spiders from Mars with special guests Flamin’ Groovies. Tickets were a