A warm, intimate at-home feature with Kenny Jones of The Faces in the July 6, 1974 issue of Disc Music Paper, offering a rare personal glimpse into the drummer’s family life, rural Surrey home, pets, and thoughts on music and touring during the band’s successful mid-1970s period. Publication: Disc Music Paper Date: July 6, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section: Artist Profile / At Home Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Rosalind Russell visits Kenny Jones at his home in

A dynamic full-page feature in the July 6, 1974 issue of Disc Music Paper celebrating David Bowie’s triumphant American performances, highlighting his magnetic stage presence, theatrical energy, and growing superstar status during the Diamond Dogs era as he captivated audiences across the US. Publication: Disc Music Paper Date: July 6, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section: Major Artist Feature / News Page THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This prominent page leads with an ent

A lively and wide-ranging page from the July 6, 1974 issue of Disc Music Paper featuring an engaging interview-style piece with Rod Stewart conducted by Rosalind Russell, capturing the rock star’s thoughts on life, fame, and his ongoing career during the height of his 1970s superstardom alongside other music industry news and gossip. Publication: Disc Music Paper Date: July 6, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section: News & Features / Artist Interview THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING

Magazine Context Disc Music Paper – July 6, 1974 Full-page feature Roxy Music Connection WHO IS EDDIE RIFF and why is he wrestling with that metal boa-constrictor? Beverley Legge discovers the man behind Eddie Riff — Andy Mackay (left) of Roxy Music, of course. Major article on Andy Mackay of Roxy Music and his solo/alter-ego project Eddie Riff. The piece explores Mackay’s versatility, his work outside Roxy Music, and his artistic philosophy. It includes discussion of his sol

A bold, eye-catching full-page advertisement in the July 6, 1974 issue of Disc Music Paper promoting The Sweet’s new single “The Six Teens” alongside their latest album Sweet Fanny Adams, showcasing the band in their signature high-energy glam-rock visual style during the peak of their chart success in the mid-1970s. [ Publication: Disc Music Paper Date: July 6, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section: Full-Page Record Company Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This

A vibrant and colourful Music Star magazine cover featuring Dave Hill of Slade in full glam glory, capturing the band’s larger-than-life image and massive popularity during the peak of T. Rextasy and the British glam rock explosion in the summer of 1974. Publication: Music Star Date: July 6, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This eye-catching cover puts the spotlight on Slade’s flamboyant guitarist Dave Hill, showcasing his

A prominent news item in the July 6, 1974 issue of Disc Music Paper announcing the return of Alvin Stardust with a brand new single, highlighting his continued presence in the UK charts and pop scene during the mid-1970s glam and pop era. Publication: Disc Music Paper Date: July 6, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section: Singles News / Artist Update THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The feature welcomes back Alvin Stardust (formerly Shane Fenton) with his new single, noting his

THE RELEASE Label: DJM Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Japan Catalogue: IFR-10563 Release Date: July 5, 1974 TRACK LIST A-Side Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me (Elton John / Bernie Taupin) B-Side Sick City (Elton John / Bernie Taupin) WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS Commercial version: Standard DJM orange/beige labels with full track and production credits. Promo / Demo version: White label with “見本 非売品” (Sample Not For Sale) stamp, large “A” marking, stereo notation, and detailed credi

A key transitional single for Sweet, marking their first release simply credited as “Sweet” after previously being known as The Sweet. Written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, “The Six Teens” blends softer acoustic verses with heavier glam choruses, reflecting the band’s evolving sound during the Desolation Boulevard era. Backed with the band composition “Burn On The Flame,” this UK release includes multiple centre variants and was also issued as a US export pressing, supplie

Publication: The Brandon Sun (Brandon, Manitoba, Canada) Date: Wednesday, July 3, 1974 Author: Gary Deane Section: Entertainment Weekly album review column covering new releases from The Guess Who, Alan Price, Todd Rundgren, and Mott the Hoople. The piece reflects on the evolving state of rock music in the early 1970s. Key Content The reviewer discusses how rock is “turning back on itself” for styles and direction. He praises The Guess Who’s Road Food as an intelligent, subst