A bold one-page advertisement promoting T.Rex’s special Sundown Christmas shows. T.REX — SUN DOWN Edmonton · Friday December 22 SUN DOWN Brixton · Saturday December 23 at 5:00 & 8:30 Melody Maker Date: December 22, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Two special T.Rex performances at the Sundown venues • Edmonton show on Friday December 22 • Brixton shows on Saturday December 23 at 5:00pm and 8:30pm • Striking graphic design with radiating sunburst and large

A glowing one-page review hails Lou Reed’s *Transformer* as a masterpiece of glam-infused rock, praising the transformative production work of David Bowie and Mick Ronson that turned Reed’s street-level songs into glittering, commercial gold. The reviewer notes how Bowie and Ronson polished Reed’s raw material into something both stylish and subversive, creating one of the defining albums of the era. This December 1972 Melody Maker review captures the exact moment when Lou Re

A glowing review of David Bowie’s Santa Monica shows praises the Ziggy Stardust performance as a beautifully designed, varied, and stunning programme that confirmed Bowie as one of the most gifted and commanding artists to emerge in years. The writer highlights Bowie’s strong singing, clear PA sound, and confident command of the stage, noting how he wisely avoided over-the-top theatrics to let the songs shine. This November 1972 Melody Maker review captures Bowie during his f

A lively and affectionate report celebrates the Faces’ ability to turn every gig into a joyous, boozy celebration of rock ’n’ roll, capturing the band’s unique chemistry and crowd-pleasing energy at their peak. The piece highlights the loose, good-time spirit that made the Faces one of the most loved live acts of the early 1970s. This November 1972 Melody Maker feature perfectly distils the infectious, ramshackle charm that defined the Faces during their golden period. 🗞 Mel

A vivid on-the-spot report from T. Rex’s concert at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium captures the electric atmosphere and occasional frustrations of Marc Bolan’s American live shows during the height of T. Rextasy. The headline “Still mighty hard for Marc…” hints at both the band’s enduring power and the challenges of translating their UK success to US audiences. This October 1972 Melody Maker review offers a raw, eyewitness account of T. Rex in full glam-rock flight on American

A warm and insightful feature celebrates Mott the Hoople’s transformation into one of the most exciting bands of the glam era, crediting the influence of David Bowie and the success of “All the Young Dudes”. The piece captures the band’s renewed energy and the way “The Young Dudes” had given them a fresh identity and commercial breakthrough. This October 1972 Melody Maker feature marks a pivotal moment for Mott the Hoople as they moved from cult favourites to mainstream conte

A warm, in-depth profile of Slade’s manager and driver Chas Chandler paints a vivid picture of the man behind one of Britain’s biggest glam bands, blending business savvy with genuine affection for the group. The article explores Chandler’s journey from The Animals to guiding Slade’s meteoric rise, highlighting his role as both manager and father figure. This October 1972 Melody Maker feature captures Slade at the height of their early success while giving rare insight into t

A colourful and slightly tongue-in-cheek feature unravels the unlikely story behind Rod Stewart’s surprise hit “You Wear It Well” and the obscure band Python Lee Jackson that originally recorded the track. The article mixes humour, session-musician gossip, and behind-the-scenes detail about how a relatively unknown Australian group ended up providing the backing for one of Stewart’s biggest solo successes. This October 1972 Melody Maker piece captures the chaotic, opportunist

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

A glowing one-page concert review declares the birth of a true 1972 pop giant as David Bowie delivers a glittering, high-energy performance at London’s Royal Festival Hall. The piece captures the theatrical excitement, fan adulation, and the historic moment when Lou Reed joined Bowie on stage for a Velvet Underground mini-set. This July 1972 Melody Maker review stands as one of the earliest major live documents of the Ziggy Stardust era in full flight, marking the night Bowie