Where the Glitter Began From grey Britain to a technicolour explosion – the story of how rock got fabulous. Glam rock didn’t just happen – it erupted in the UK at the start of the 1970s like a sequinned volcano, turning drab streets into catwalks and ordinary lads into peacocks. The Spark That Lit the Fuse The drab backdrop: Three-day weeks, power cuts, strikes, and post-war austerity still hanging in the air. Britain needed colour, escape, and a damn good kick up the backsid

Essex storms the pages – the echoey heart-throb gets the full star treatment! one-page portrait in Music Star, December 21, 1974. More Essex glamour shots added weekly.

Essex storms the front page – the echoey heart-throb rules the glam winter! Music Star Magazine, Cover December 14, 1974.

A Glam Film Theme Stardust Sparkle Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 29, 1974, on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 2828 / 2828), David Essex’s “Stardust” was the theme from the film Stardust (sequel to That'll Be The Day ). Backed with “Miss Sweetness,” both written by David Essex and produced/arranged/orchestrated by Jeff Wayne for Jeff Wayne Music, this glam-pop anthem peaked at No. 7 on the Official Singles Chart for 10 weeks. Lacquer cut by ARUN at Ast

David Essex crowned #1 newcomer – the echoey heart-throb conquers the world! David Essex’s "No.1 International Newcomer" , a one-page advert in Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More Essex chart triumphs added weekly.

Record Mirror , December 29, 1973.

David Essex shines on the cover – the echoey heart-throb gets the star treatment! one-page Music Star, December 22, 1973. More Essex glamour shots added weekly.

Fontana's Wild New Boy Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 3, 1965, on Fontana Records (catalogue: TF 620 / 267503 TF), David Essex’s “Can't Nobody Love You” was his second solo single — a raw, bluesy soul belter. Backed with “Baby I Don't Mind,” both tracks showcased the 18-year-old’s powerful voice. Record Mirror raved: “This new boy is really wild… very good.” No chart entry, but the first step of Essex’s journey to Rock On glory. Single Overview Rele