A full‑page chart service from Melody Maker listing the week’s top singles and albums in the UK and US, capturing the musical landscape of mid‑May 1974.

A dramatic Melody Maker front cover capturing David Bowie and Mick Ronson mid‑performance at London’s Earls Court. The headline “Bowie blows it!” teases the chaotic opening night of Bowie’s 1973 British tour — a spectacle of sound issues, theatrical excess, and glam‑rock electricity. The image, shot by Barrie Wentzell, immortalises the duo’s athletic stage chemistry as Ziggy Stardust’s reign neared its end.

By April 1973, Bowie was at the height of his glam‑rock fame. This advert served as a dual campaign: promoting Drive‑In Saturday, his follow‑up to The Jean Genie, and previewing the May tour that would culminate in the legendary Ziggy Stardust farewell at Hammersmith. The image — a ghostly close‑up of Bowie’s face — captures the tension between celebrity and alienation that defined his work at the time. The accompanying text lists fourteen UK dates, from Earls Court to Blackb

A major two-page spread in Melody Maker profiling the outrageous rise of Alice Cooper during the early days of their shock-rock breakthrough. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 22, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Two-page feature THE STORY This extensive Melody Maker feature dives deep into Alice Cooper’s provocative stage persona, their growing reputation for theatrical shock-rock, and the band’s impact on the early 1970s rock scene. The articl

A dynamic front-page feature from Melody Maker dated 8 May 1971, dominated by a powerful live shot of Rod Stewart and announcing forthcoming UK dates for The Faces, set against major news of the Fillmore East and West closures. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: 8 May 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Page Title: Faces Tour Announcement / Fillmores to Close THE STORY This Melody Maker cover captures The Faces at the height of their live reputatio

This Melody Maker chart page from May 8 1971 captures the pulse of British pop at the start of the summer season. The listings show a vibrant mix of reggae, glam, and classic pop, with Dave and Ansil Collins holding the top spot and Ringo Starr debuting as a solo artist. On the album side, Andy Williams leads with Home Lovey Man, while *Paul and Linda McCartney’s Ram and T. Rex mark the rise of the new rock era..