NME reviews Elton John’s new album Caribou with the headline “Take a holiday, Elton. Take two” in the June 15, 1974 issue. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Albums (Page 8) THE STORY Charles Shaar Murray delivers a highly critical review of Elton John’s album Caribou, describing it as one of his most disappointing releases since Madman Across The Water. The review criticises the album’s lack of inspira

The June 15, 1974 edition of Melody Maker features a major article on the thriving British rock scene, highlighting David Bowie’s influence alongside Mott the Hoople, Roxy Music, and the rising Cockney Rebel. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Music Feature THE STORY The piece discusses the current state of British rock, spotlighting Bowie’s impact and the success of acts like Mott the Hoople and Roxy Music, while i

The NME Charts page in the June 15, 1974 issue shows David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs holding the No.1 position on the UK Albums chart. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Charts (Page 50) THE STORY The charts list (week ending Tuesday, June 11, 1974) confirms David Bowie – Diamond Dogs at No.1 on the UK Albums chart. Also notable on the page: Sparks at No.2 with “This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us” on

Melody Maker announces Mott the Hoople and The Faces with Rod Stewart as the two main headliners for the Buxton Festival in July 1974. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Festival Announcement THE STORY The article confirms that Mott the Hoople will headline the first night (July 5) alongside Lindisfarne and the JSD Band, while The Faces with Rod Stewart will headline the second night (July 6). It includes ti

A full-page advertisement in the June 15, 1974 NME promotes the Buxton Festival, headlined by The Faces with Rod Stewart on Saturday July 6 and Mott the Hoople on Friday July 5. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Advertisements (Page 8) THE STORY The large advert announces the Buxton Festival at Booth Farm near Buxton, Derbyshire. Day one (July 5) features Mott the Hoople, Lindisfarne, Man, J.S.D. Band

The “Gasbag” section in the June 15, 1974 NME Letters page highlights the latest news and reader discussion on the band Sparks. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Letters / Sparkplugs (Page 54) THE STORY The column covers Sparks’ current activity, including reader opinions and updates on the band following their recent breakthrough success in the UK with hits like “This Town Ain’t Big Enough for the Bot

Page 50 of the June 15, 1974 NME features a busy selection of gig and club advertisements, prominently highlighting upcoming shows by Mungo Jerry, Mud, and Blackfoot Sue. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Gig Guide / Advertisements (Page 50) THE STORY The page includes multiple venue ads: Mungo Jerry performing at Tiffany’s in Blackpool, Mud at Tiffany’s in Brighton, and Blackfoot Sue at Locarno in Por

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

A full-page feature in the June 15, 1974 NME profiles Steve Harley of Cockney Rebel, exploring the intense creative struggles behind his music with the headline “Genius is pain ...Steve Harley is in agony”. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Feature (Page 5) THE STORY The article is a deep, candid interview with Steve Harley, discussing the pain and pressure of creativity, his relationship with fame, th

Mott the Hoople promote their great new single “Foxy Foxy” with a striking 3/4 page advertisement in the June 15, 1974 issue of NME. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Advertisements (Page 31) THE STORY The large advert announces Mott the Hoople’s new single ‘Foxy Foxy’ on CBS 2439. It is dominated by a powerful, large black-and-white illustration of a fox’s head, giving the promotion a bold and memorab