A witty, conversational slice of early‑70s music journalism, this Melody Maker page captures Steve Currie of T. Rex in a relaxed, candid mood. The layout blends illustration, critique, and humour — a perfect reflection of the magazine’s personality. A moment of pop insight through a bassist’s ear. Appearing during T. Rex’s peak, this feature offers a glimpse into the band’s world from a quieter vantage point. Currie’s comments reveal both taste and temperament, balancing admi

A chart snapshot where glam meets soul, and British tastes collide with American imports — all in one page.

A candid, rough‑edged portrait of a band who survived the clubs, the skinhead era, and the lean years — emerging stronger, louder, and more unified than ever.

A band once defined by image now defined by power — Slade Alive! marks the moment their live sound became their le

A packed Hollywood Palladium, feverish press attention and a swirl of celebrity interest mark T. Rex’s arrival in Los Angeles, as Melody Maker captures Marc Bolan’s rising American momentum.

A bold Melody Maker advert announces Mott the Hoople’s early‑’72 Croydon date — a pre‑Bowie era gig that captures the band on the cusp of transformation

T. REXTASY swept out of the concert halls into the record shops

Mott The Hoople's Forest Road Gig Promo

A vivid, immersive one-page feature plunges the reader straight into the raw sonic chaos of Lou Reed in full creative flow, with speakers on the verge of exploding and a man described as “going mad” inside the music. The piece captures Reed at a pivotal transitional moment — post-Velvet Underground, pre-solo stardom — painting him as an intense, uncompromising artist. This January 1972 Melody Maker article stands as a raw snapshot of Reed’s ferocious energy and singular visio

A clean, bold half-page concert advertisement announces Mott The Hoople headlining Fairfield Hall in Croydon on Sunday 20th February 1972, with support from Bronco and DJ Andy Dunkley. The striking typographic layout emphasises Mott’s rising status on the Island Records roster during their early post-“All the Young Dudes” momentum. This January 22, 1972 Melody Maker advert captures the precise moment when Mott The Hoople were transitioning from cult favourites to a major live