Horide’s review describes the book as “compulsive reading,” commending Hunter’s frankness and lack of pretension. She highlights his reflections on meeting idols like Elvis Presley, his observations of fellow musicians, and his ability to capture the emotional strain of touring without self‑pity. The piece concludes with Horide’s personal admiration for Hunter, calling the memoir “an excellent book” that offers insight even for readers outside pop music circles.

Publication: Disc Music Newspaper Date: May 4 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Feature / p. 24 Format: Album Review / Artist Profile Overview A vivid one‑page feature from Disc Music Newspaper celebrating Sweet’s transformation from hit‑single specialists to full‑album artists. The Story Behind It By spring 1974, Sweet were determined to redefine themselves beyond the Chinn‑Chapman formula that had powered their early hits. Disc’s feature presents them as a band r

This Disc issue from May 4 1974 captures a vibrant cross‑section of mid‑’70s rock activity, spotlighting David Bowie, Lou Reed, and Roy Wood — three artists navigating distinct creative phases yet united by their restless innovation.

This full‑page advertisement from Disc Magazine promotes David Essex’s new single “America”, released through CBS Records and produced by Jeff Wayne. The design merges Essex’s portrait with a stylized New York City skyline, including the Chrysler Building and midtown skyscrapers

his full‑page advertisement promotes Barry Blue’s debut album, released on Bell Records in spring 1974. The design is bold and monochrome, featuring Blue in a white stage outfit with black trim, posed confidently against a dark backdrop. The headline — “Sensational First Album” — captures the exuberant tone typical of Bell’s mid‑’70s marketing style.

This one‑page article from Disc Music Newspaper (May 1974) uses the paper’s sharp, attention‑grabbing tabloid style to frame a provocative headline around Alice Cooper’s theatrical shock‑rock image. The piece captures the tension between Cooper’s early‑’70s violent stage persona and his later, more polished musical direction — a brief but punchy snapshot of his evolving reputation in the British press.

A lively, provocative profile presenting Dana Gillespie as a flamboyant, magnetic performer — Bowie’s early muse, RCA artist, and rising theatrical talent.

Disc Magazine album review of Alice Cooper’s compilation School Days, assessing the band’s raw early recordings and their evolution from chaotic beginnings to major success. Publication: Disc Magazine Date: July 21, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section: Album Review / Feature Column THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Review of the Alice Cooper compilation School Days (Warner K66021, £2.99), described as a “living document” of the band’s crude, theatrical early recordings. The

Full-page feature in Disc magazine profiling teen idol David Cassidy at the height of his fame, with a playful headline referencing his “clothed” image in contrast to the era’s more provocative stars. PUBLICATION: Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Title: DISC Page: 13 Title: Meet the clothed Mr. Cassidy THE STORY The article presents David Cassidy as the star of TV, stage, and records, on his way to repeating his American success in Britain. It includes a major inte