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.

A striking full-page feature and promotional piece in Circus Magazine showcasing Ian Hunter during his early solo career, highlighting his distinctive image and the release of his new album All American Alien Boy, following his departure from Mott the Hoople. Publication: Circus Magazine Date: July 6, 1975 Country: United States Section: Full-Page Artist Feature / Record Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This powerful page promotes Ian Hunter’s solo vision and n

A detailed and insightful Circus Magazine interview with Queen’s guitarist Brian May, exploring the three distinct phases of his musical and personal development, his innovative guitar techniques, and the band’s rising stardom during their breakthrough Sheer Heart Attack era in 1975. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Publication: Circus Magazine Date: July 6, 1975 Country: United States Section: Major Artist Interview / FeatureScott Cohen’s in-depth interview with Brian May d

A wild, in-depth, multi-page Circus Magazine feature on The Tubes, showcasing their outrageous theatrical rock performances, provocative stage personas (including Quay Lewd), and boundary-pushing live shows that blended satire, bondage aesthetics, and high-energy rock ‘n’ roll during their breakthrough mid-1970s period. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Publication: Circus Magazine Date: July 6, 1975 Country: United States Section: Major Multi-Page Feature / Artist ProfileThi