This full-page NME feature by Bob Edmands takes a wry look at the world of celebrity gossip and the increasingly intrusive appetite for personal information about pop stars. Rather than concentrating on one performer, the article ranges across entertainment personalities and rumours, examining the curious mixture of publicity, secrecy and speculation that surrounded the music business in 1975. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: October 25, 1975 Country: United Kingd

The 9 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express reports that David Bowie will return to Britain early the following year as part of a world tour. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 9, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “BOWIE SETS BRITISH DATES,” the item states that David Bowie will be coming to Britain early next year as part of a world tour—the first time he has played in the country since his Ziggy Stardust farewell concert at London’s Hammersmith O

The 2 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express leads its News Desk with the announcement that Rod Stewart is planning a solo tour of Europe next year. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Rod Stewart revealed to the NME the previous week that he is planning a solo tour of Europe next year, playing principal venues in Italy – including an appearance at the London Royal Festival Hall. He added that he will use the Stax house band, the MG

The 2 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express reviews Mud’s album Mudrock II in its LP Ratter section. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1975 Country: United Kingdom The review opens by asking who needs costly rock ’n’ roll albums when the originals are readily available on budget discs. It suggests Mud make stronger Elvis records than Presley does, and better Showaddywaddy albums than Showaddywaddy. The piece notes that while the band may lack originality, th

The 2 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express features a full-page advertisement for Ian Hunter’s single “Who Do You Love.” Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1975 Country: United Kingdom The advert opens with the line “‘Ello. Here’s another great single from Ian Hunter ‘Who do you love’ CBS 3486.” A large black-and-white photograph shows Hunter in a wide-brimmed hat, dark glasses and scarf. The text notes that it is another great track from the album Ian Hunte

The 2 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express features a full-page advertisement for The Glitter Band’s new single “Love in the Sun.” Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1975 Country: United Kingdom The advert promotes the single with the large title “LOVE IN THE SUN” and the band name “THE GLITTER BAND.” The catalogue number is given as BELL 1437. A group photograph shows the five members in light-coloured stage outfits posed around a large smiling sun graphic,

The 2 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express features Rod Stewart on the cover and a multi-page report on his press conference and interview in Dublin under the heading “Dublin: Rod Faces the Music.” Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1975 Country: United Kingdom The cover shows Rod Stewart smiling amid a crowd of fans and well-wishers. Inside, the feature recounts his arrival in Dublin with Britt Ekland, the chaotic press conference that followed, and his res

The 2 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express announces Alice Cooper’s confirmed British dates under the headline “ALICE gigs set.” Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1975 The news item confirms three British dates for Alice Cooper after much speculation: Wembley Empire Pool on September 11 and 12, and Bingley Hall, Stafford on September 14. He will be starring in his new production “Welcome To My Nightmare,” with which he has recently been touring America, and

A reader’s letter published in New Musical Express reacting to David Bowie’s shift into soul music with Young Americans, questioning the authenticity of the “soul” trend in 1975 British rock press. PUBLICATION Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 28, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Letters / Correspondence Page Title: This isn’t soul music, this is … a going concern THE STORY The letter by Andrew Dean from Stoke-on-Trent criticizes the sudden wave o

reader questions, opinions, and music scene commentary, including references to David Bowie and the broader 1974 rock landscape. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 8, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Letters / Reader column Title: GASBAG THE STORY This page features the NME reader column “GASBAG,” packed with letters from fans and responses covering various topics in the 1974 music scene. The layout includes a prominent black-and-white photograph o