This Melody Maker album review from July 1972 celebrates Rod Stewart’s Never a Dull Moment as one of the year’s most anticipated releases. The critic praises Stewart’s consistency and charm, declaring that he remains “as good as you think,” while capturing the relaxed confidence of his post‑Every Picture Tells a Story success. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 22 1972 Country: United Kingdom The review opens with admiration for Stewart’s ability to deliver another stron

This Melody Maker feature from July 1972 introduces the New York Dolls to British readers with a mix of fascination and shock. Roy Hollingworth’s report from New York captures the band’s raw charisma and chaotic energy, describing them as “the best rock and roll band in the world” — whether audiences were ready to believe it or not. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 22 1972 Country: United Kingdom The article opens with Hollingworth’s declaration that the Dolls demand at

This bold full‑page Melody Maker advertisement from July 1972 announces the arrival of Rod Stewart’s new album Never a Dull Moment, released on July 21. The design’s striking diagonal typography and minimal layout reflect the confident simplicity of Stewart’s early‑’70s success, following the massive acclaim of Every Picture Tells a Story. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 22 1972 Country: United Kingdom The advert features only the phrase “Never a dull moment from the 2

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Rolling Stone Date: July 20 1972 Country: United States Section / Pages: Album Review Title: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust  and the Spiders from Mars Writer: Richard Cromelin This Rolling Stone review by Richard Cromelin David Bowie’s landmark album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Cromelin situates Bowie’s work within the emerging glam‑rock movement, describing the record as a theatrical fusion of science fic

This vibrant Bravo magazine poster from July 1972 captures the Scottish pop group Middle of the Road at the height of their fame, radiating the cheerful energy that defined their early‑1970s chart success. The image shows the band in a playful pose, lifting lead singer Sally Carr above their heads — a perfect reflection of their upbeat stage personality and pop appeal. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: July 17 1972 Country: Germany The Bravo poster presents Middle of the Ro

This striking silver‑tone promotional poster The Alice Cooper Show , held on Sunday night, July 16, 1972, at Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix,  Arizona. The design features a bold black‑and‑white photograph of Alice Cooper in a defiant pose, framed by vivid red typography announcing the lineup: Canned Heat, Captain Beyond, and special guests The Drama and Rhino of Iron Butterfly. Publication: Concert Poster  (Phoenix, Arizona, USA) Date: July 16 1972 Country: United States FEA

A striking front page from Sounds dated July 15 1972, highlighting festival cancellations and featuring Paul McCartney performing in France, alongside a banner for Noddy Holder of Slade. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Sounds Music Paper Date: July 15 1972 Country: UK Section / Pages: Cover Title: Trouble for Festivals THE STORY This cover captures the tension surrounding Britain's summer festival circuit in 1972. The headline "Trouble for Festivals..." refers to the cancellation

The July 15, 1972 edition reviews David Bowie’s concert at London’s Royal Festival Hall, declaring that a star is born after a triumphant performance that included a surprise appearance by Lou Reed. Publication: Caught in the Act Date: July 15, 1972 Country: United Kingdom The review describes Bowie leaving the stage as a true 1972-style pop giant after a show full of glitter, panache and pace. An unadvertised appearance by Lou Reed boosted the magic, with the pair performing

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Sounds Music Paper Date: July 15 1972 Country: UK Section / Pages: Page 8 – Feature Title: Faces in Philly Writer: Peter Burton This exclusive Sounds report covers The Faces live at the Spectrum Auditorium, Philadelphia. The article opens with scenes from the Marriott Motor Inn, where fans gathered hoping to spot Rod Stewart and the band before the show. The tone is lively and descriptive, capturing the excitement surrounding the group’s American