Cockney Rebel’s ambitious and theatrical second album The Psychomodo, released on June 2, 1974, marked the band’s commercial breakthrough in the UK and solidified Steve Harley’s reputation as one of glam rock’s most distinctive and poetic voices. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Cockney Rebel Label: EMI Date: June 2, 1974 Catalogue: EMC 3033 Format: LP (Vinyl), Cassette, 8-Track Cartridge Country: United Kingdom THE STORY The Psychomodo delivered a bold, eclectic mix of glam, psyched

A feature on Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel focusing on their live performances and rising popularity, with a major headline “Rebel forces establish bridgehead in Dunstable.” Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 29, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / News page (Page 13) Title: Rebel forces establish bridgehead in Dunstable THE STORY The article reviews Cockney Rebel’s recent gigs, including a show in Dunstable, and discusses Steve Harley’s uniq

Sensational 1974 magazine feature hyping rumors that Alice Cooper was planning a groundbreaking tour behind the Iron Curtain, including a visit to Moscow with his Billion Dollar Babies show — complete with guillotine, snakes, and elaborate stage theatrics. PUBLICATION: Date: June 22, 1974 Country: Germany Section / Pages: Full Feature Page Title: IT’S (IRON) CURTAINS FOR ALICE! THE STORY The article reports from Helsinki, Finland, claiming Alice Cooper was secretly negotiatin

Major feature article on David Bowie’s groundbreaking stage show and the birth of a new era in rock theatre. PUBLICATION: Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Article Title: Bowie: birth of the new rock theatre THE STORY Chris Charlesworth reports on Bowie’s spectacular new stage production in Toronto, highlighting the theatrical elements, costumes, and innovative performance style that redefined rock shows. Includes a large portrait of Bowie

Strong critical reader’s letter published in Melody Maker reacting to David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs era and recent direction. PUBLICATION: Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Readers’ Letters Title: Bowie’s gone to the dogs! THE STORY Michael Henderson from Repton writes a passionate letter criticising Bowie’s shift towards more theatrical and commercial music, arguing that quality has “gone out of the window” since the Ziggy Stardust era. He contrasts D

Full-page promotional advertisement for the album The Beginning of Doves, a collection of Marc Bolan’s early pre-T. Rex material PUBLICATION: Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement (Page 26) Title: Marc Bolan – The Beginning of Doves THE STORY The striking ad features a large portrait of a young Marc Bolan and promotes the first official release of his formative early recordings. It highlights tracks from his Tyrannosaurus Rex era

A vibrant one-page feature from the June 22, 1974 issue of Music Scene magazine with multiple artist spotlights, including a major piece on Alice Cooper titled “The hole truth about ALICE,” alongside sections on Michael Jackson, Mick Ronson, Mott the Hoople, and Wellington Boob. Publication: Music Scene Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature page Title: Music Starscope THE STORY The colorful page is headlined “Music Starscope” and contains severa

Spectacular two-page promotional spread for David Bowie’s album Diamond Dogs, featuring iconic surreal artwork and bold marketing as the top-selling album in the UK. PUBLICATION: Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Two-Page Advertisement Spread Title: THE YEAR OF THE DIAMOND DOGS THE STORY The dramatic spread showcases Guy Peellaert’s groundbreaking artwork with Bowie in a powerful, animalistic pose surrounded by grotesque figures. It proudly declare

Marc Bolan (June 15, 1974) “Don’t be defensive, Marc – What exactly do you mean by that comment?” – NME (UK) PUBLICATION: Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Interview (Page 13) Title: Don’t be defensive, Marc – What exactly do you mean by that comment? THE STORY In a frank and sometimes confrontational interview, Marc Bolan discusses his views on fame, his past comments, songwriting, relationships with other artists, and his current state o