This *Circus* feature captures a rare moment when Mick Ronson stood at the centre of the rock conversation. It documents the excitement and uncertainty of a guitarist stepping into his own identity — a reminder of Ronson’s immense talent and the lasting impact of his work with Bowie.

A brief but bright spotlight on David Essex at the moment his career was breaking wide open — awards, chart success, and his first major push into the American market. 📰 Publication Details Publication: Circus Date: April 1974 Country: United States Section / Page: One Page Format: News Item 📰 What the Clipping Shows A short boxed article reporting David Essex’s latest accolade: the Variety Club of Great Britain award for Most Promising Newcomer of the Year. The text not

A loud, saturated slice of mid‑’70s American rock press — bold colours, big type, and a magazine obsessed with the turbulence, talent, and mythology surrounding Jeff Beck and his short‑lived super‑trio. 📰 Publication Details Publication: Circus Date: April 1974 Country: United States Section / Page: Cover + Four‑Page Feature Format: Cover Story / News Feature 📰 What the Clipping Shows The Circus masthead sits in oversized green and red lettering, framed by a dense column

A warm, reflective snapshot of Ronnie Lane at a crossroads — stepping away from the Faces’ chaos and into a quieter, self‑directed world of music, family, and travelling circus dreams. 📰 Publication Details Publication: Circus Date: April 1974 Country: United States Section / Page: News Piece Format: Article 📰 What the Clipping Shows The article appears under the headline “Ronnie Lane Prepares For Circus”, presented in a clean, column‑based layout. A black‑and‑white port

The piece captures Ronson’s transition from Bowie’s right‑hand man to a front‑line artist in his own right, framed through Mainman’s bold promotional push and a confident run of UK venues.

This *NME* profile offers a rare glimpse into the world behind Bowie’s glam‑rock façade, spotlighting one of the people who helped keep the machine running. Stuart George emerges as a charismatic, capable figure — a reminder that even the most theatrical stars rely on real‑world support.

A striking full-page advertisement in Creem Magazine celebrates the New York Dolls as the band voted the best new group of 1973 by Creem and Circus readers, while Rolling Stone hailed them as the best hard rock group in America. The ad features a bold group portrait of the Dolls in full glam-trash regalia, with a smaller inset live shot and prominent text promoting their explosive second album *Too Much, Too Soon*. This January 8, 1974 Creem advert captures the New York Dolls