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Marc Bolan / Rod Stewart (July 29 1972) – “Music is a Summertime Thing” Feature – Record Mirror
This Record Mirror feature from July 1972, written by Barry O’Keef, explores the growing popularity of cassette tapes as the ideal summer listening format. The article highlights artists such as T. Rex, Rod Stewart, and Jack Jones, reflecting the shift in music consumption during the early 1970s. Publication: Record Mirror Date: July 29 1972 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Music is a Summertime Thing (Specially when it’s on tape!),” the article discusses how rec

Rod Stewart
Jul 29, 1972


Rod Stewart (July 29 1972) – “Never a Dull Moment” Album Advert – Melody Maker / NME
This full‑page advertisement from Melody Maker and NME dated July 29 1972 promotes Rod Stewart’s new album Never a Dull Moment, released on Mercury Records. The bold, playful typography and monochrome design capture the confident energy of Stewart’s early‑1970s success, following the acclaim of Every Picture Tells a Story. Publication: Melody Maker and NME Date: July 29 1972 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY The advert features the album title Never a Dull Moment in large

Rod Stewart
Jul 29, 1972


Rod Stewart (July 22 1972) – “Rod’s as good as you think” – Melody Maker
This Melody Maker album review from July 1972 celebrates Rod Stewart’s Never a Dull Moment as one of the year’s most anticipated releases. The critic praises Stewart’s consistency and charm, declaring that he remains “as good as you think,” while capturing the relaxed confidence of his post‑Every Picture Tells a Story success. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 22 1972 Country: United Kingdom The review opens with admiration for Stewart’s ability to deliver another stron

Rod Stewart
Jul 22, 1972


Rod Stewart (July 22 1972) – “Never a Dull Moment from the 21st” – Melody Maker
This bold full‑page Melody Maker advertisement from July 1972 announces the arrival of Rod Stewart’s new album Never a Dull Moment, released on July 21. The design’s striking diagonal typography and minimal layout reflect the confident simplicity of Stewart’s early‑’70s success, following the massive acclaim of Every Picture Tells a Story. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 22 1972 Country: United Kingdom The advert features only the phrase “Never a dull moment from the 2

Rod Stewart
Jul 22, 1972
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