This June 4, 1973 album review from ROCK magazine celebrates Roy Wood’s band Wizzard and their release Wizzard’s Brew, highlighting the group’s energetic and eclectic sound as Roy Wood continued to push creative boundaries after leaving The Move and ELO. Publication: ROCK Magazine Date: June 4, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Records / Album Reviews – Page 22 Title: Mr. Wizzard Keeps On Moving THE STORY The review by Toby Goldstein focuses on Wizzard’s album Wiz

Published February 24, 1973, this one‑page Record Mirror feature introduces the members of Wizzard as “sorcerer’s apprentices,” celebrating their eccentricity, virtuosity, and the joyful disorder that defined Roy Wood’s most flamboyant project.

A concise Record Mirror update revealing the title and release plans for Wizzard’s first LP, alongside a packed run of university and theatre dates across the UK.

This January 1, 1973 feature profiles Roy Wood as one of the most ambitious and creative forces in British music, highlighting his new band Wizzard, upcoming solo album, and busy 1973 schedule following his work with The Move and Electric Light Orchestra. Publication: Music Scene Date: January 1, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Artist Profile Title: Music Scene’s Wizzard of Wood THE STORY The article presents Roy Wood as “The Sound Of ’73”, praising hi

Wizzard released “Ball Park Incident” as a single in the United Kingdom on November 3, 1972, backed with “The Carlsberg Special (Piano's Demolished Phone 021 373 4472)”. It was issued in multiple 7" variants, including solid centre, four-prong centre, and promotional copies. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Wizzard Label: Harvest Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Released: November 3, 1972 A-Side: “Ball Park Incident” Written by: Roy Wood Produced by: Roy Wood B-

This substantial Melody Maker feature speaks with Mott The Hoople drummer Dale “Buffin” Griffin during the remarkable revival of the group’s fortunes in 1972. Buffin looks back candidly at the tensions and disappointments that had brought Mott close to breaking up, discusses the intervention of David Bowie and the success of “All The Young Dudes”, and reflects on the band’s determination to regain control of its own identity rather than simply become part of Bowie’s circle. P

This 1972 mail-order advertisement offers a striking snapshot of the stars being marketed to British pop and rock fans at the height of the glam era. The poster selection includes Alice Cooper, Slade, David Bowie, Marc Bolan, Gary Glitter, Donny Osmond, Cat Stevens, Neil Young, Elvis Presley, David Cassidy and Gilbert O’Sullivan, with several artists available in large full-colour poster formats. Date: October 28, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Advertiser: Permaprints Item: Mai

This provocative Star-Phoenix feature by Grace Lichtenstein examines Alice Cooper within the wider phenomenon of theatrical rock in 1972. Using the Alice Cooper Group as its main example, the article considers shock-rock staging, audience reaction, sexuality, image and the increasingly elaborate spectacle surrounding contemporary performers, while also drawing comparisons with Mick Jagger, David Bowie and Marc Bolan. Publication: Star-Phoenix Date: October 26, 1972 Country: C

This NME chart page provides a fascinating snapshot of the British music scene during October 1972. The listings reveal the strength of glam rock, hard rock, progressive rock and teen pop within the UK charts, with artists such as T. Rex, David Bowie, Slade, Sweet, Alice Cooper and Rod Stewart all occupying prominent positions. Publication: NME Date: October 21, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Published in NME on October 21, 1972, the chart page reports the British Singles and A

Page from the June 10, 1972 issue of Disc featuring an early profile on Roxy Music (“Roxy – the band behind the image”), alongside articles on Michael Wale, Jesus Christ Superstar, and other music news during the emerging glam and art-rock scene. PUBLICATION: Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Title: DISC Page: 11 (continuation from previous pages in the same issue) THE STORY The main feature explores Roxy Music’s unique style, image, and sound just as they were brea