In May 1977, America’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll Magazine Creem put Queen front and centre with a striking cover featuring Freddie Mercury and Brian May at the peak of their powers. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Creem Date: May 1977 Country: United States Section / Pages: Front Cover THE STORY This iconic cover promotes an in-depth feature on Queen, highlighting Freddie Mercury shirtless and in full theatrical mode alongside Brian May. The issue also teases major stories on Thin Lizzy

A major two-page feature from New Musical Express dated May 21, 1977, featuring a candid conversation between David Bowie and Iggy Pop. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 21, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Two-page feature THE STORY This article presents a revealing TV interview between David Bowie and Iggy Pop. The pair discuss Iggy’s solo career, their working relationship, punk rock, stage personas, and personal struggles. Bowie

Advertisement from NME promoting Boots’ exclusive Queen competition and £1 off every Queen album.

Iggy Pop - May 20, 1977 Release day for Iggy Pop’s single “China Girl” on RCA Victor (PB 9093). Co-written with David Bowie and produced by him during their Berlin period, this was one of the key tracks from the sessions that also produced the album The Idiot. The B-side was “Baby”. The single failed to make an impression on the UK Singles Chart A significant moment in Iggy’s artistic rebirth, with Bowie’s influence clearly shaping the sound and direction. Written by David B

This feature marks Rolling Stone’s shift toward more personal artist profiles in the late 1970s. Young’s writing balances journalistic observation with emotional depth, showing Iggy Pop as both performer and father. The article became a key reference in documenting his post‑Stooges revival and the emergence of punk’s second wave.

A full‑page feature from Rolling Stone profiling Iggy Pop during his collaboration with David Bowie and the release of The Idiot, exploring his career, stage persona, and turbulent personal history.

A major feature article from Circus magazine dated May 12, 1977, exploring Alice Cooper’s artistic reinvention during the Lace And Whiskey era.

A compelling album review column from Circus magazine dated May 12, 1977, examining Iggy Pop’s landmark solo debut The Idiot.

The advert highlights Beck’s collaboration with The Jan Hammer Group, describing the album as “the brutally sensual sound adventures of Jeff Beck.” It references his previous studio albums Blow By Blow and Wired, framing Beck Live as their live counterpart. The copy emphasises the album’s energy and technical brilliance, while the photograph presents Beck as a focused and innovative guitarist at the height of his powers.

This review by John Swenson examines Iggy Pop’s landmark solo album The Idiot, produced by David Bowie. Swenson praises the record’s dark, minimalist sound and describes it as a savage indictment of rock posing, calling it “the most savage indictment of rock posturing ever recorded.” SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Rolling Stone Date: May 3, 1977 Country: United States Section / Pages: Album Review THE STORY T his review by John Swenson examines Iggy Pop’s landmark solo album The