A classic teen magazine gossip and fan page titled “Eye Spy” featuring news and updates on popular artists of the era, including David Bowie, Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and others. PUBLICATION: Valentine Magazine Date: June 3, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Fan Gossip / News Page Title: Eye Spy THE STORY This page delivers light-hearted updates and fan-focused stories on current pop and rock stars. It includes mentions of David Bowie’s activities, Marc Bolan and T.Re

A small promotional advertisement for Rotosound guitar strings featuring Steve Currie, bassist of T. Rex, recommending the Rotosound RS.66 “Swing Bass” Long Scale strings. PUBLICATION: UK Music Magazine / Paper (likely Melody Maker) Date: June 3, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Product Endorsement Title: T. REX — Steve Currie Bass Guitar THE STORY The ad highlights Steve Currie’s use and endorsement of Rotosound RS.66 Swing Bass strings, capitali

A full one-page colour feature on Marc Bolan in the teen magazine Valentine, titled “With Love From Us To You”, showcasing the glam rock icon at the height of T.Rexmania. PUBLICATION: Valentine Magazine Date: June 3, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: One-Page Colour Feature Title: With Love From Us To You THE STORY The page features a striking colour photograph of Marc Bolan performing on stage with his guitar, curly hair, and flamboyant stage outfit. It reflects

A feature article in Melody Maker focusing on Ron Wood’s burgeoning interest in filmmaking, alongside his role as guitarist in The Faces. PUBLICATION: Melody Maker Date: June 2, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Title: RON WOOD MOVIE MAKER THE STORY The piece explores Ron Wood’s creative ventures beyond music, particularly his passion for making films and home movies. It includes a large portrait of a smiling Ron Wood and discusses his artistic side during

In-depth three-page interview and feature with Marc Bolan discussing his musical influences, songwriting philosophy, and the sound of T. Rex. PUBLICATION: Date: June 1972 Country: United States Section / Pages: Feature / Interview (Pages 24–26) Title: The Spector Sound ‘easy to achieve’ / MARC BOLAN THE STORY The feature includes a large portrait of Bolan, an interview where he talks about creating the T. Rex sound, his admiration for Phil Spector, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley,

A classic illustrated tour poster from 1972 promoting David Bowie’s upcoming UK dates in support of his landmark album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, with his current single “Starman”. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Music press / tour poster (widely circulated in NME, Melody Maker etc.) Date: May/June 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Tour Advertisement / Poster Title: David Bowie – Ziggy Stardust Tour THE STORY This striking advert an

A full-page (or large) concert advertisement for David Bowie’s appearance at Ebbisham Hall, Epsom during the early Ziggy Stardust period. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Music Press Advertisement Date: May 27, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Concert Advertisement THE STORY This advert promotes a special live performance by David Bowie at Ebbisham Hall in Epsom on Saturday, May 27th. Tickets were priced at 50p with doors opening at 7.30 p.m. The show also featured su

A thoughtful album review feature from Sounds magazine dated 20 May 1972, headlined “Elton adds a little looseness”, praising Elton John’s evolving musical style. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Sounds Date: May 20, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Reviews – Page 28 Title: Elton adds a little looseness Writer: Jerry Gilbert THE STORY In this review, Jerry Gilbert examines Elton John’s latest album, noting a pleasing shift toward a freer, more relaxed sound whil

A full-page chart roundup from Sounds magazine dated May 20, 1972, showing the Top 30 Best Selling Singles and Albums in the UK and America. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Sounds Date: May 20, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Page 4 – Charts THE STORY This chart page captures the British and American music scene in mid-May 1972 at the height of T. Rextasy. Glam rock was dominating the UK charts while American charts showed a broader mix of soul, pop, and rock. CON

“Little Willy” was the breakthrough glam rock hit for The Sweet, marking their shift from pure bubblegum pop toward a tougher, rock-edged sound while still retaining catchy hooks. Written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman and produced by Phil Wainman, the single became a major success in the UK and an even bigger hit in the United States.