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Rod Stewart (June 8, 1974) “Ooze This???? Geezer Fink?? EE Is???????” - Disc UK
Playful full-page feature in Disc magazine exploring 1970s glam rock lookalike culture, focusing on Les Green frequently being mistaken for Rod Stewart due to his hairstyle, fashion, and stage image. PUBLICATION: Date: June 8, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Title: DISC Page: 13 Title: OOZE THIS?????? GEEZER FINK????? EE IS???????? THE STORY The article highlights how fans and the public often confused Les Green with Rod Stewart. It includes quotes from Les Green reflecting on

Rod Stewart
Jun 7, 1974


David Cassidy (June 8, 1974) “Cassidy pin-offends / Now Bowie Fans Strike Back” - Disc UK
Letters page in Disc magazine featuring strong fan reactions to a previous David Cassidy poster, with Bowie fans “striking back” and readers debating Cassidy’s image and appeal. PUBLICATION: Date: June 8, 1974 Country: United Kingdom : DISC Page: 13 (Letters / “In your own write” section) THE STORY The page is dominated by a large photo of David Cassidy and a headline “Cassidy pin-offends”. It includes reader letters criticizing a recent Cassidy poster (described as unsuitabl

David Cassidy
Jun 7, 1974


Mott The Hoople (June 7, 1974) “Foxy, Foxy” / “Trudi's Song” – Single 7" UK
In June 1974, Mott The Hoople released the high-energy glam single “Foxy, Foxy”, a powerful Ian Hunter composition backed with the more introspective “Trudi's Song”. This was issued on the classic orange CBS label in a company sleeve (no picture sleeve in the UK). RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Mott The Hoople Label: CBS Date: June 7, 1974 Catalogue: S CBS 2439 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Genre: Glam Rock, Hard Rock Style: British Glam, Rock TRACK LIST UK 7" Comm

Mott The Hoople
Jun 6, 1974


Lou Reed (June 6, 1974) “Sweet Jane” / “Lady Day” – Single 7" YUG
In June 1974, Lou Reed released “Sweet Jane” as a 7" single in Yugoslavia, taken from his acclaimed live album Rock 'n' Roll Animal. Paired with “Lady Day”, this pressing captures the raw power of Reed’s live interpretations of his classic material. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Lou Reed Label: RCA Victor Date: June 6, 1974 Catalogue: SRCA-88759 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Yugoslavia Genre: Rock, Glam Rock Style: Singer-Songwriter, Proto-Punk A-Side: “Sweet Jane” Written by: L

Lou Reed
Jun 5, 1974


David Bowie (June 6, 1974) “Diamond Dogs” Advertisement – Rolling Stone (US)
Full-page promotional advertisement for David Bowie’s album Diamond Dogs, featuring a provocative and surreal illustration of Bowie. Date: June 6, 1974 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement Title: Diamond Dogs THE STORY The dramatic ad shows David Bowie in a striking, androgynous pose — shirtless with a dog-like lower body — surrounded by grotesque, stylized figures in a dark, dystopian setting. It promotes Diamond Dogs as “A new album by Bowie” with

David Bowie
Jun 5, 1974


Wizzard (April 1974) “Wizzard who lives in the Wood” – Music Star (UK)
This warm and eccentric 1974 feature paints an affectionate portrait of Roy Wood and his band Wizzard, capturing their colourful chaos, musical versatility, and Roy’s restless creativity at the height of their glam rock success. Publication: Music Star Date: April 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Artist Profile Title: Wizzard who lives in the Wood THE STORY The article presents Roy Wood as a multi-talented, hard-to-categorise artist leading Wizzard — a

Wizzard
Mar 31, 1974


Wizzard (November 18, 1973) “Wizzard – knocking on Wood?” – Record Mirror (UK)
This lively November 18, 1973 feature in Record Mirror catches Roy Wood and his new band Wizzard at a confident peak, discussing their colourful glam image, recent chart success, and ambitious plans following Wood’s departures from The Move and Electric Light Orchestra. Publication: Record Mirror Date: November 18, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Interview Title: Wizzard – knocking on Wood? THE STORY The article features an in-depth interview with Roy

Wizzard
Nov 18, 1973


Glam Rock (October 27, 1973) – News & Reviews Round-Up
This October 27, 1973 music-page round-up captures several names connected with the British glam and rock scene, with David Bowie, T. Rex, Roxy Music and the Osmonds appearing alongside live reviews and contemporary music news. The strongest stories concern Bowie’s forthcoming “1984” project and T. Rex’s planned move into the American trucking business. Date: October 27, 1973 Country: United Kingdom DAVID BOWIE – “BOWIE 1984 A.D.” The largest news story on the page appears un

David Bowie
Oct 26, 1973


Various Artists (October 27, 1973) – “Rosie’s Singles Review” - Disc
This Disc singles-review page by Rosemary Horide surveys a broad selection of new releases from October 1973, with Paul McCartney & Wings, Suzi Quatro, Steve Miller Band, Springfield Revival, Billy Preston, Curtis Mayfield, Barry Blue, Golden Earring, McGuinness Flint and Dennis Linde all receiving individual assessments. Suzi Quatro receives particularly prominent treatment through the large photograph dominating the left-hand side of the page, while Paul McCartney’s latest

Suzi Quatro
Oct 26, 1973


Wizzard (August 3, 1973) Wizzard’s new album introducing Eddy & The Falcons
This playful full-page advertisement from Melody Maker promotes Wizzard’s latest album while introducing Eddy & The Falcons, highlighting a free colour poster of Roy Wood and the new single “This Is The Story Of My Love (Baby)” Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 3, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement – Page 21 Title: Look mush — Wizzard’s new album introducing Eddy & The Falcons is a bit of a goer. THE STORY The advert uses a quirky, coll

Wizzard
Aug 10, 1973
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