The 3 August 1974 issue of Melody Maker features a full-page advertisement for Wizzard’s new album and single, highlighting Roy Wood. Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 3, 1974 Country: United Kingdom The advert promotes Wizzard’s new album Introducing Eddy & the Falcons and the single “This Is the Story of My Love (Baby).” Handwritten-style text describes the album as “a bit of a goer” and notes that a right handsome colour poster of the guvnor Roy Wood comes with every

The August 1974 issue of Creem features Alice Cooper on the cover and includes a multi-page photo feature titled “Alice Cooper’s Guide to Hollywood.” Publication: Creem Date: August 1974 Country: United States The cover shows Alice Cooper standing between two women in white against the Hollywood hills. Inside, the feature presents a humorous photo tour of Hollywood with Alice Cooper visiting landmarks, reading maps, posing at a chili-dog stand, writing on the sidewalk, and ap

This Hit Parader feature from August 1974 presents an in‑depth interview with Ian Hunter, frontman of Mott the Hoople, written by Richard Robinson with photography by Jim Cummins. Across five pages, Hunter reflects on fame, image, and the unpredictable nature of rock ’n’ roll, offering candid insights into his life and creative philosophy. Publication: Hit Parader Date: August 1974 Country: United States Hunter, described as sitting casually with his trademark curly hair an

The August 1974 issue of Hit Parader features a photo-heavy article by Lisa Robinson titled “I Wanted To Do Something That Doctors And Lawyers Could Do,” following Alice Cooper on the golf course. Publication: Hit Parader Date: August 1974 Country: United States The feature shows Alice Cooper playing golf at Magic Mountain, discussing his newly discovered passion for the game. He talks about wanting a hobby that doctors and lawyers could do, living in Malibu, filming for tele

The 1 August 1974 issue of Rolling Stone reviews David Bowie’s album Diamond Dogs under the headline “New Bowie: a Dog.” Publication: Rolling Stone Date: August 1, 1974 Country: United States Written by Ken Emerson, the review discusses Diamond Dogs (RCA CPL1-0576) and places it in the context of Bowie’s recent work. It notes that Aladdin Sane was uneven and suggests Diamond Dogs may be his worst album in six years, while acknowledging that two considerations make it worth ex

The August 1974 issue of Creem carries a full-page advertisement for David Bowie’s new album Diamond Dogs and the accompanying North American tour dates. Publication: Creem Date: August 1974 Country: United States The advert promotes the new album with the line “On record now ‘Diamond Dogs.’ A new album by Bowie.” A large painted image shows Bowie in a semi-nude pose against a dark background with two dog-like figures. On the left side a list of tour dates is printed under th

The August 1974 issue of Creem features a full-page advertisement for Elton John’s new album Caribou. Publication: Creem Date: August 1974 Country: United States The advert shows a black-and-white photograph of Elton John smiling, wearing large white-framed glasses and a bold tiger-striped jacket. The text promotes the album with the lines “ELTON JOHN A New Album CARIBOU Rock ’n Roll in Peak Condition.” and notes that it is available on MCA Records & Tapes. The catalogue numb

The August 1974 issue of Creem features a full-page advertisement for the specially priced two-record set The Best of the Move on A&M Records. Publication: Creem Date: August 1974 Country: United States The advert promotes The Best of the Move as a specially priced 2-record set. The text notes that before the band splintered into the Electric Light Orchestra and Roy Wood’s Wizzard, The Move sent hit after hit to the top of the British and European charts. Many of the songs fe

The August 1974 issue of Hit Parader features Ian Hunter of Mott the Hoople on the cover and includes an interview titled “Ian Hunter: Mott Came at the Right Time” by Richard Robinson. Publication: Hit Parader Date: August 1974 Country: United States The cover shows a close-up of Ian Hunter with curly hair, dark sunglasses and a large medallion. Inside, the interview discusses Mott the Hoople’s history, the original line-up, Hunter’s early songwriting and publishing deals, th

The August 1974 issue of Creem includes a humorous “Creem’s Profiles” page dedicated to Mott the Hoople. Publication: Creem Date: August 1974 Country: United States The profile presents Mott the Hoople in a tongue-in-cheek format listing home, age, profession, hobbies, last book read, last accomplishment and a quote. A group photograph shows the band in stage costumes holding drinks, while a smaller image features beer cans and a Creem magazine. The text describes them as har