The 2 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express leads its News Desk with the announcement that Rod Stewart is planning a solo tour of Europe next year. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Rod Stewart revealed to the NME the previous week that he is planning a solo tour of Europe next year, playing principal venues in Italy – including an appearance at the London Royal Festival Hall. He added that he will use the Stax house band, the MG

The 2 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express reviews Mud’s album Mudrock II in its LP Ratter section. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1975 Country: United Kingdom The review opens by asking who needs costly rock ’n’ roll albums when the originals are readily available on budget discs. It suggests Mud make stronger Elvis records than Presley does, and better Showaddywaddy albums than Showaddywaddy. The piece notes that while the band may lack originality, th

A major in-depth feature and reflection piece in New Musical Express by Charles Shaar Murray questioning the music industry’s (and fans’) relationship with David Bowie, tied to the releases of Diamond Dogs and David Live. PUBLICATION Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: August 2, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Platters / Feature Title: Did we use him? Did we abuse him? THE STORY The article examines whether the industry and public have exploited Bowie’s

The 2 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express features a full-page advertisement for Ian Hunter’s single “Who Do You Love.” Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1975 Country: United Kingdom The advert opens with the line “‘Ello. Here’s another great single from Ian Hunter ‘Who do you love’ CBS 3486.” A large black-and-white photograph shows Hunter in a wide-brimmed hat, dark glasses and scarf. The text notes that it is another great track from the album Ian Hunte

The 2 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express features a full-page advertisement for The Glitter Band’s new single “Love in the Sun.” Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1975 Country: United Kingdom The advert promotes the single with the large title “LOVE IN THE SUN” and the band name “THE GLITTER BAND.” The catalogue number is given as BELL 1437. A group photograph shows the five members in light-coloured stage outfits posed around a large smiling sun graphic,

The 2 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express features Rod Stewart on the cover and a multi-page report on his press conference and interview in Dublin under the heading “Dublin: Rod Faces the Music.” Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1975 Country: United Kingdom The cover shows Rod Stewart smiling amid a crowd of fans and well-wishers. Inside, the feature recounts his arrival in Dublin with Britt Ekland, the chaotic press conference that followed, and his res

The 2 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express announces Alice Cooper’s confirmed British dates under the headline “ALICE gigs set.” Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1975 The news item confirms three British dates for Alice Cooper after much speculation: Wembley Empire Pool on September 11 and 12, and Bingley Hall, Stafford on September 14. He will be starring in his new production “Welcome To My Nightmare,” with which he has recently been touring America, and

The August 1975 issue of Circus Raves features Elton John on the cover and includes a detailed feature on his work with Bernie Taupin and producer Gus Dudgeon. Publication: Circus Raves Date: August 1975 Country: United States The cover shows a close-up of Elton John wearing large rhinestone glasses with his mouth open and feathers around his neck. Inside, the feature discusses the recording of albums with Bernie Taupin and Gus Dudgeon, early sessions, the making of tracks,

The August 1975 issue of Circus Raves features an article by Ron Ross titled “Alice Escapes From His Own Nightmare,” focusing on Alice Cooper during a rare day off on the Welcome to My Nightmare tour. Publication: Circus Raves Date: August 1975 Country: United States The piece describes Alice Cooper lounging on the terrace of his Tampa hotel suite, sipping a 16-ounce Budweiser and watching Star Trek after a night of limited sleep following a concert in Atlanta. It covers the

The July 31, 1975 issue of Bravo features a special visit from The Sweet in which the band answers readers’ letters under the title “Geheimbesuch bei BRAVO: Sweet beantworten EURE Leserpost.” Publication: Bravo Date: July 31, 1975 Country: Germany The two-page spread shows Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, Andy Scott and Mick Tucker reading and responding to questions from Bravo readers. Topics include whether Brian is moving to Germany, if any of the Sweet women are pregnant, wh