The October 26, 1974 issue of Music Star features David Essex in a full-page colour cover portrait. Against the magazine’s distinctive bright yellow design, the cover promotes additional features on The Glitter Band, Arrows and Pan’s People, together with film photography and a special “day at the races” promotion. Publication: Music Star Date: October 26, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Cover Price: 10p The front cover is dominated by a large seated colour portrait of David Ess

This October 27, 1973 music-page round-up captures several names connected with the British glam and rock scene, with David Bowie, T. Rex, Roxy Music and the Osmonds appearing alongside live reviews and contemporary music news. The strongest stories concern Bowie’s forthcoming “1984” project and T. Rex’s planned move into the American trucking business. Date: October 27, 1973 Country: United Kingdom DAVID BOWIE – “BOWIE 1984 A.D.” The largest news story on the page appears un

This full-page Disc feature follows David Essex and Gavin Petrie during filming for a television sequence aboard a boat on the River Thames. Written in a deliberately light-hearted style, the article mixes behind-the-scenes observations with conversation about Essex’s rapidly developing career, his music and the success of That’ll Be The Day, while the large photograph places the riverside location and London skyline at the centre of the page. Publication: Disc Date: October