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

A vibrant multi-page Circus Magazine spread from July 1975 celebrating Elton John’s live album Here and There, featuring a glamorous photoshoot with Elton in flamboyant attire alongside stunning models, alongside promotional content highlighting his recent concert recordings from London and New York during his unstoppable 1970s superstar era. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Publication: Circus Magazine Date: July 6, 1975 Country: United States Section: Multi-Page Artist Fea

Circus Magazine major 4-page feature on Golden Earring, focusing on guitarist George Kooymans and the band’s explosive rise, their high-energy live shows, and their ambitions as they prepared to conquer America with their new album Switch. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS A substantial 4-page feature on Golden Earring with a strong focus on guitarist George Kooymans, who declares “I Don’t Want To Be The World’s Greatest Guitarist.” The article explores the band’s gritty, hig

Circus Magazine full-page advertisement promoting Elton John’s highly anticipated and autobiographical album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, featuring one of the most elaborate and imaginative album covers of the 1970s. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS A spectacular full-page advertisement celebrating the release of Elton John’s Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, a deeply personal and conceptual album that tells the autobiographical story of Elton and

Circus Magazine full-page artistic illustration tribute to Elton John, part of their “Rock Idylls” series, featuring a striking and surreal depiction of Elton with a ghostly Marilyn Monroe figure rising above him, paying homage to his iconic persona and the emotional depth of his music. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS A beautiful and surreal full-page illustration in Circus Magazine’s “Rock Idylls” series, portraying Elton John in a dramatic, theatrical pose with a ghostly,

This single‑page review column from Circus’s May 1, 1975 issue showcases the magazine’s punchy, conversational mid‑’70s editorial style. Bold black‑and‑yellow section headers frame three concise album reviews, each written for the magazine’s young rock readership. A performance photograph anchors the bottom corner, giving the page its signature Circus visual energy.

This Circus Magazine one‑page feature from May 1975 presents Queen at a moment of rapid ascent, following the success of Sheer Heart Attack and the singles Killer Queen and Now I’m Here. Appearing in Jonh Ingham’s London column, the article positions Queen as a band thriving regardless of critical approval, comparing them to Jethro Tull and Grand Funk — groups whose popularity outpaced their reviews.

This full‑page Circus advertisement from May 1975 features Elton John in a glamorous stage portrait, promoting Pioneer Electronics. The image shows Elton seated at his piano, wearing oversized crystal‑rimmed glasses and a white fur‑trimmed jacket, illuminated by stage lights. Across the top, a handwritten message reads: