The 7 August 1979 special 10th anniversary issue of Circus Weekly (“The Best of Circus”) includes a multi-page photographic retrospective on David Bowie as part of its decade-of-rock celebration. Publication: Circus Weekly Date: August 7, 1979 Country: United States The cover promotes a rare collectors’ edition looking back at a decade of rock & roll thrills, listing Bowie among the featured artists. Inside, a double-page spread presents a sequence of black-and-white photogra

three‑page Circus feature exploring the dark theatricality of Alice Cooper’s Madhouse Rock! tour and From The Inside era, framing him through gothic imagery, sardonic humour, and the twisted pageantry that defined his late‑1970s persona.

Titled “Return to the Bizarre,” the piece explores Cooper’s evolving persona in the wake of Alice Cooper Goes to Hell and Lace & Whiskey, presenting him as a self-aware rock showman fully embracing the absurdity, spectacle, and psychological shadows of his own creation — just before the personal struggles that would inspire the landmark concept album From the Inside.

The June 23, 1977 issue of Circus magazine features an in-depth article titled “Elton’s Rocket Is Not In His Pocket”, focusing on Elton John’s expanding role at Rocket Records and his recent activities following the announcement of his semi-retirement from touring. Publication: Circus Magazine Date: June 23, 1977 Country: United States Location: New York Section: Front Pages / Feature (Page 18) THE STORY T he piece details how Elton John is taking a more active role in Rocket

The June 23, 1977 issue of Circus magazine features a striking full-page advertisement for The Sweet’s new album “Off The Record”, proclaiming “The New Album By One Of The World’s Great Rock Bands Is Here!” Publication: Circus Magazine Date: June 23, 1977 Country: United States Location: New York Section: Advertising / Album Promotion (Full-page) THE STORY This eye-catching advert promotes The Sweet’s latest studio album Off The Record, highlighting the band’s status as one o

The June 23, 1977 issue of Circus magazine features an article titled “Coopermania In Australia”, detailing Alice Cooper’s highly successful yet controversial Australian tour, including his arrest and financial disputes with promoters. Publication: Circus Magazine Date: June 23, 1977 Country: United States Location: New York Section: News / Feature THE STORY The piece reports on Alice Cooper’s record-breaking Australian tour, which drew a sell-out crowd of 40,000 in Sydney. I

A three-page feature from Circus magazine dated May 26, 1977, covering the formation and debut of Billion Dollar Babies, the new band made up of former Alice Cooper Group members. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Circus Magazine Date: May 26, 1977 Country: United States Section / Pages: Three-page feature Writer: Don Rush THE STORY The article follows the original Alice Cooper band members — Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, Neal Smith, plus Bob Dolin and Mike Marconi — as they launc

A two-page feature from Circus magazine dated May 26, 1977, focusing on Iggy Pop’s return with his album The Idiot and his collaboration with David Bowie. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Circus Magazine Date: May 26, 1977 Country: United States Section / Pages: Two-page feature Writer: Wesley Strick THE STORY The article explores Iggy Pop’s comeback after years of personal struggles, detailing the making of The Idiot in collaboration with David Bowie. It covers Iggy’s renewed foc

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

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.