Step back into the glitter-soaked, platform-heeled, electric-booted madness of the early 70s – where rock became theatre and the world turned day-glo. This is your time machine built from original music papers, scrapbook clippings, record sleeves, adverts, reviews, and every scrap of 1970–1976 ephemera we can lay our hands on. Feel the bass drum stomp of Slade, the cosmic curl of Bolan’s hair, the sneer of Alice Cooper swinging from a gallows, the alien cool of Bowie’s lightn

The operatic, over-the-top, caped crusaders who turned rock into theatre and made every stadium their playground. They didn’t just play glam – they hijacked it, cranked the volume to eleven, layered harmonies like cathedrals, and gave the world a singer who strutted in harlequin leotards and a crown. The Glam Slam Essentials Queen (1973) – Album Release (1973)The debut – “Keep Yourself Alive”, “Liar” – raw, heavy, and already ridiculous. Queen II (1974) – Album Release (1974)

One year on – the world still weeps at Garden Lodge gates Freddie Forever, a one-page tribute in Bravo magazine, December 9, 1992. On the first anniversary of Freddie Mercury’s death (November 24, 1992), fans from across the globe gathered at 1 Logan Place, London. Flowers, candles, tears, and a thousand voices singing “We Are the Champions”. Mary Austin joined them; a wax figure was unveiled at Rock Circus; one pregnant fan even legally changed her name to Freddie Mercury. N

The Melancholy Houston Bonus Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 27, 1989, on Parlophone Records (catalogue: QUEEN 15), Queen’s “The Miracle” was the fifth and final single from the album of the same name. The title track (produced by Queen & David Richards) was backed with the blistering live “Stone Cold Crazy” from the Rainbow 1974 and, on 12"/CD, the Houston 1977 “My Melancholy Blues.” Peaked at No. 21 on the Official Singles Chart for 5 weeks. Issued

A Non-Album Festive Queen Classic Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 26, 1984, on EMI Records (catalogue: QUEEN 5), Queen’s “Thank God It's Christmas” was their first original Christmas song — a non-album single written by Brian May & Roger Taylor. Backed with “Man On The Prowl” and “Keep Passing The Open Windows” (both from *The Works*), produced by Queen & Mack. Peaked at No. 21 on the Official Singles Chart for 6 weeks. Issued in paper labels, silver i

Queen’s "Queen’s Legacy", a three-page retrospective feature in Circus Magazine, August 7, 1989.

Queen's 1978 Leadership Shift Spotlight Published in the UK on January 19, 1978, this cover feature “No Longer Leader?” explored the evolving dynamics within Queen. The article delved into whether Freddie Mercury was stepping back from being the sole leader of the band, highlighting the growing contributions from Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon, and reflecting on the group's maturing creative process during the News of the World era. The cover featured the band in st

Queen storm the USA – lightning flashes over 9000 heads! Queen's tour in America kicked off! The eye-catchers weren't just Freddie Mercury & Co., but also a giant flashing light hovering overhead, a three-page feature in Bravo magazine, December 26, 1977. How Queen Drive Fans Wild So they put the crown on their new show Drummer Roger Taylor Bassist John Deacon Singer Freddie Mercury Start of the Queen tour in America! The eye-catchers were not only Freddie Mercury & Co., but

Queen’s "Queen Win Their New Hit LP!" , a cover and one-page article in Look-In Magazine , January 1, 1977.

Queen’s "Queen’s Rock Show" , a two-page feature in Bravo Magazine , October 18, 1976. Translation That was one of the most thrilling rock shows of the year: Queen conjure with sound and smoke! Roger Raylor It began like a Thousand and One Nights: Mysterious oriental sounds quietly penetrate the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, still shrouded in complete darkness, where fans are packed together waiting for the first Queen show of the year. The music slowly transitions into "Bohem

Queen’s "You're My Best Friend", one-page advert in New Musical Express, June 26, 1976

Queen’s "A Night at the Opera (Sold Out)" , a one-page advert for November & December Tour in Record Mirror , December 6, 1975.

Queen’s "The State of Future Rock", a three-page feature in Circus Magazine, December 1, 1975.

Queen’s "Now I'm Here" , a one-page advert in New Musical Express Newspaper , February 15, 1975.

Queen’s "Now I'm Here" , a one-page single review in New Musical Express , February 1, 1975.

Freddie's 1975 Music Star Spotlight Published in the UK on January 18, 1975, Music Star Magazine’s cover “Queen Alive!” featured Freddie Mercury and the band at the peak of their early breakthrough. The cover showcased Freddie in full theatrical glam, with the article highlighting Queen’s explosive live energy, the success of Sheer Heart Attack , and their unstoppable rise in the glam-rock scene. Article Overview Publication Details Magazine: Music Star (UK). Date: January 18

There is no light. Only the red lights of the amplifiers are illuminated. Suddenly a scream: "Now I'm here." A white spotlight points like a finger at singer Freddie Mercury on the right side of the stage. Again silence, darkness. "Now I'm there." The spotlight shines on the left. Then Queen launches into their set: 89 spotlights illuminate the stage in green, yellow, red, and blue. Drummer Roger Taylor, lead guitarist Brian May, and bassist John Deacon unleash a hell of a so

Queen hit the road hard – Freddie’s boys conquer the stage! Queen’s On The Road Part Two, a one-page feature in DISC, December 28, 1974. More Queen road warrior tales added weekly.

Queen’s "Rave Mates", a fold-out feature in Circus Raves Magazine, December 1, 1974.

POP calls it early – Queen storms the charts and stages! At the beginning of this year, POP magazine predicted a meteoric rise for the new English group Queen. We were right. Their new single, "Seven Seas of Rhye," has confidently entered the Top Ten, with their second album, "Queen II," close behind. And after a sensational UK tour, Queen shines like a radiant star in the pop firmament. – a two-page feature in POP magazine, December 1974. More early Queen prophecy added week