Look‑in places Sparks on the cover for an exclusive interview and colour pin‑up, reflecting the group's growing popularity in Britain during 1974. The issue combines music, television and youth entertainment features, with Sparks receiving the headline music coverage. Publication: Look‑in Publication Date: October 12, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1974 This issue of Look‑in features Sparks prominently on the cover, promoting an exclusive interview and colou

A"Far Far Away" was released as a UK single by Slade on 11 October 1974 through Polydor Records. Issued under catalogue number 2058 522, the single paired "Far Far Away" with "O.K. Yesterday Was Yesterday" and was released on 7-inch vinyl in stereo. Both songs were written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea and produced by Chas Chandler. The release was issued during 1974 and was connected with the band's film Flame, with "Far Far Away" specifically noted as originating from the mot

A full‑page Rolling Stone advertisement promotes Golden Earring’s new single “Candy’s Going Bad” while simultaneously publicising the band’s extensive Fall 1974 American tour. The advertisement presents the Dutch rock group as an emerging international live attraction following the success of their breakthrough period in the United States. Publication: Rolling Stone Publication Date: October 10, 1974 Country: USA Event Date: September–November 1974 Fall U.S. Tour This full‑pa

Rolling Stone examines David Bowie at a pivotal point in his career as he prepares for another artistic transformation, moving beyond the theatrical world of Ziggy Stardust and Diamond Dogs toward a new musical future. Publication: Rolling Stone Date: October 10, 1974 Country: USA Written by Richard Cromelin, this feature explores David Bowie during one of the most significant transitional periods of his career. Following the success of Diamond Dogs and the elaborate stage pr

This major Toronto Star feature, reprinted from Rolling Stone, examines David Bowie during the transition between the theatrical excess of the Diamond Dogs tour and the soul-influenced direction that would soon emerge on Young Americans. The article focuses on Bowie's evolving musical interests, changing stage presentation and growing fascination with American soul and R&B music. Publication: Toronto Star Date: October 5, 1974 Country: Canada Written by Richard Cromelin and M

This issue of Look-in placed Slade on its front cover, reflecting the group's continuing popularity with British audiences during 1974. Promoted as an exclusive feature, the issue included an interview, a colour pin-up and a competition tied to the band's newly released album. Publication: Look-in Date: October 5, 1974 Country: United Kingdom The October 5, 1974 issue of Look-in featured Slade as its cover stars, with an illustrated portrait of the four band members dominatin

This major Melody Maker feature centres on producer Elliott Mazer and his work with David Bowie during the recording of Young Americans. In a provocative headline, Mazer argues that Bowie may soon move beyond the image and expectations that had defined his earlier success, while discussing the artist's constant evolution and refusal to remain creatively static. Publication: Melody Maker Date: October 5, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Under the dramatic headline "You're Gonna Fo

This striking cinema advertisement promotes the Alice Cooper concert film Good To See You Again, Alice Cooper. Featuring elaborate artwork based on Alice Cooper's theatrical stage image, the advert presents the film as a major rock-screen attraction and emphasises the group's reputation for visual spectacle. Publication: The Duluth News Tribune Date: October 2, 1974 Country: United States This full-page cinema advertisement promotes Good To See You Again, Alice Cooper, the fe

This Associated Press feature finds Ian Hunter reflecting on Mott The Hoople's breakthrough success and the important role David Bowie played in transforming the band's fortunes. Looking back on the events that led to All The Young Dudes, Hunter discusses touring, songwriting, survival and the changing state of British rock music Publication: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Date: October 2, 1974 Country: United States Written by Mary Campbell of the Associated Press, the article ce

A major five‑page feature in the October 1974 issue of Creem magazine examines Rod Stewart, the Faces, and the changing direction of one of rock’s biggest stars during a period of transition for both artist and band. Publication: Creem Magazine Date: October 1974 Country: USA The October 1974 issue of Creem places Rod Stewart on the cover under the headline “Rod Gets A Facelift.” Written by Ben Edmonds, the feature opens with Faces ’74 Part 1 and follows Stewart as he balance