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

A high-energy preview announces Slade’s return to British stages after their first American tour, building excitement for their upcoming November dates and emphasising their status as one of the most explosive live acts of the glam era. The piece highlights the band’s ability to deliver raw, crowd-pleasing performances that turn venues into singalong celebrations. This October 1972 Melody Maker feature captures Slade at the peak of their early success, riding the wave of hits