This 1972 issue of Record Mirror features Noddy Holder of Slade on the cover, capturing the band's working‑class glam moment at its peak. The headline reads "Noddy: The Sound of the Slums", a provocative nod to Slade's Black Country roots and their raucous chart dominance with hits like Take Me Bak 'Ome and Coz I Luv You. Publication: Record Mirror (London, United Kingdom) Date: July 15 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Feature Title: Noddy: The Sound

A gritty, outspoken feature from Sounds dated July 15 1972, spotlighting Long John Baldry in conversation with Steve Peacock. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Sounds Music Paper Date: July 15 1972 Country: UK Section / Pages: Feature + Advertisement Page Title: Baldry: Still Savaging That Rat THE STORY This Sounds feature captures Long John Baldry's unfiltered voice during a period of transition in British rock. Written by Steve Peacock, the article mixes humour and provocation

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Sounds Music Paper Date: July 15 1972 Country: UK Section / Pages: Page 2 – News Title: Stewart Album Soon / 'Slider' Out Next Week This Sounds news page combines several short reports from mid‑July 1972, highlighting upcoming releases and live events in the British rock scene. The lead item announces Rod Stewart’s forthcoming album Never A Dull Moment, due for release within four weeks. The article lists tracks including Angel, You Wear It Well, a

This striking red‑and‑white concert flyer promoted Alice Cooper’s 1972 show at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena, presented by WKY & Concerts West. Featuring the full band in a vivid monochrome lineup, the design captures the theatrical menace and glam‑rock swagger of Cooper’s early‑’70s peak. The typography — jagged, oversized, and blood‑red — mirrors the shock‑rock aesthetic that defined the School’s Out era. Publication: Concert Flyer / Promotional (Oklahoma City, Oklaho

A sensational and highly detailed New Musical Express feature capturing the chaotic, theatrical, and controversial spectacle of the Alice Cooper Group’s performance at Wembley, vividly describing their outrageous stage antics, the shocked audience reactions, and the band’s growing reputation as one of the most shocking and entertaining acts in rock during the summer of 1972. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 8, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Major Featu

A prominent and enthusiastic Melody Maker feature celebrating the arrival and impact of the Alice Cooper Group in the UK, highlighting their controversial reputation, theatrical live shows, and the release of the explosive new album "School's Out" during the height of their early breakthrough period in 1972. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 8, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Feature / Album & Singles Coverage THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This detailed feature m

A densely packed and highly informative Melody Maker "What's On" pull-out page from July 8, 1972, serving as the essential weekly gig guide for music fans, prominently featuring major upcoming concerts with David Bowie and Lou Reed alongside a wide array of other notable acts during the vibrant summer of the early glam and underground rock boom. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 8, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: What's On Pull-Out / Gig Guide THE STORY WHAT THE CLIP

A dynamic and eye-catching Melody Maker page from July 8, 1972, showcasing the Alice Cooper Group’s outrageous and theatrical shock-rock persona during their rapid rise, with striking photography and detailed commentary on their controversial live shows and growing impact on the British rock scene. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This prominent feature highlights the Alice Cooper Group’s macabre and provocative stage antics, their growing notoriety as one of the most shocki

A bold full-page concert advertisement in the New Musical Express “What’s On Pull-Out” promoting a major outdoor festival at Nottingham’s Forest Recreation Ground on Saturday 22nd July 1972, headlined by The Faces with a strong supporting bill. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 8, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: What's On Pull-Out / Concert Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This large advert announces a significant summer festival presented

A highly anticipated and eye-catching NME "What's On Pull-Out" page speculating on the possibility of Lou Reed joining David Bowie on stage, capturing the excitement and buzz surrounding two of the most influential figures in early 1970s rock during a pivotal summer for both artists. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 8, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: What's On Pull-Out / News & Preview THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This pull-out page creates huge an