New Musical Express “What’s On” pull-out page featuring Alice Cooper’s upcoming Wembley Empire Pool show, alongside other major London rock events including Purple re-opening the Rainbow and Sundown on the up. Publication: New Musical Express Date: July 1, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: What’s On Pull-Out / Gig Guide THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS NME’s weekly gig guide highlights Alice Cooper camping at the Wembley Empire Pool on Friday, with a large photo of Coope

A dynamic Melody Maker live review and photo feature capturing David Bowie in performance during his rapid rise in 1972, highlighting his charismatic stage presence and the growing excitement around his music and Ziggy Stardust persona. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 1, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Live Review / Caught In The Act THE STORY Michael Watts’ review describes a memorable David Bowie show, focusing on his magnetic performance, the theatrical elements

A landmark early New Musical Express double-feature spread on the dazzling rise of Roxy Music, capturing the band’s bold artistic vision, Bryan Ferry’s charismatic style, and the provocative reactions they were already generating in the British music press during their breakthrough summer of 1972. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 1, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Feature / Album Review & Profile (Page 28) THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This substant

A prominent review in New Musical Express’s weekly “The New Singles” column, where Roy Carr assesses the Alice Cooper Group’s latest single “School’s Out” during their explosive rise in 1972. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 1, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: The New Singles (reviewed by Roy Carr) Alice Cooper Group The Partridge Family Middle of the Road THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Roy Carr reviews the Alice Cooper Group’s new single “School’s Ou

A stylish full-page concert advertisement in New Musical Express promoting Roxy Music’s major show at Wembley on June 30th, capturing the band during their explosive breakthrough period with their debut album riding high in the charts. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 1, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Concert Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This eye-catching advertisement announces Roxy Music’s appearance at Wembley, highlighting their

A bold, provocative full-page New Musical Express feature on the Alice Cooper Group, capturing the band at the height of their shock-rock notoriety and exploring the intense public fascination with their theatrical blend of horror, sex, and violence in early 1970s rock. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 1, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Feature / Artist Profile (Page 12) THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This striking NME feature dives into the controve

Official souvenir programme cover and detailed live review of The Alice Cooper Show at the Empire Pool, capturing the band’s shocking theatrical performance. PUBLICATION: Date: June 30, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Concert Programme + Live Review Title: THE ALICE COOPER SHOW THE STORY The striking programme cover features bold red-and-black horror graphics with the tagline “ROCKING SHOCKING PSYCHO - THEATRE!”. The accompanying review vividly describes the ban

A catchy bubblegum pop track from the Scottish band’s Acceleration album, “Samson and Delilah” marked Middle Of The Road’s final UK chart entry. THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS Label: RCA Victor Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK Catalogue: RCA 2237 Release Date: June 30, 1972 Upbeat, harmony-driven pop single with strong European bubblegum flavour. Orange RCA Victor labels. A-side “SAMSON AND DELILAH”. B-side “TRY A LITTLE UNDERSTANDING”. Arranged by Mario Capuano and Gio

Publication: The Guardian (London, UK) Date: Friday, June 30, 1972 Page: 10 Article Context “Tonight the much-mauled Alice Cooper band performs at the Empire Pool, Wembley. At the weekend their bandwagon rolled over Pittsburgh and MICHAEL WHITE flew over to hear them. Here he reports on his resounding failure. The picture is from a record sleeve.” Key Content Notable Mentions The writer describes attending the Alice Cooper concert at the Empire Pool, Wembley, and contrasts it

“California Man” was a powerful glam-rock single written by Roy Wood, released during The Move’s final phase as they transitioned toward the Electric Light Orchestra. The B-side included Jeff Lynne’s “Do Ya,” which later became a major hit for ELO. THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL / PACKAGING SHOWS Label: Harvest (primary) Format: 7" Vinyl Single Main Release Date: June 29, 1972 (Australia) Catalogue: HAR-9928 (Australia) and various international numbers The single showcased The M