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Glam Slam Guide
The eight-piece, face-painted, sax-wailing, rainbow-haired glam orchestra who made Christmas forever weird and wanted you to see their baby tonight. Roy Wood left ELO, grew the maddest beard in rock, slapped on war-paint thicker than Kiss, and assembled the loudest, campest, most joyous gang of glam lunatics Britain ever saw. The Glam Slam Essentials Wizzard Brew (1973) – Album Release (1973)One long, mad, prog-glam freak-out – “Wear a Silly Grin”, “Buffalo Station”. Not radi

Wizzard
Jan 183 min read


Annie Haslam & Roy Wood: I Never Believed In Love Single (1977)
A Progressive Pop Duet Annie Haslam & Roy Wood’s “I Never Believed In Love” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 28, 1977, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 17028). Backed with “Inside My Life,” this whimsical progressive pop track, written by Roy Wood, was the lead single from Haslam’s debut solo album Annie In Wonderland. Produced by Roy Wood, the song featured Haslam’s ethereal vocals and Wood’s multi-instrumental flair, blending folk, pop, and psyche

Wizzard
Oct 28, 19772 min read


Any Old Time Will Do
released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Jet Records (catalog number JET 779) on August 20, 1976 Roy Wood’s "Any Old Time Will Do" backed with "The Rain Came Down on Everything" , was taken from Roy’s second solo album, Mustard, which marked a shift from the pastoral, homemade style of his debut Boulders (1973) to a grander, more layered pop sound. The album, entirely performed and produced by Wood, drew influences from the Beach Boys, the Andrews Sisters, and Led Ze

Wizzard
Aug 19, 19761 min read


Wizzard: "Roy Wood is Eddy" Advert (1974)
Wizzard’s "Roy Wood is Eddy" , a one-page advert in Circus Magazine , November 1, 1974.

Wizzard
Nov 1, 19741 min read


📰Roy Wood – Thank‑You Advert: Feb. 1974
A bold, minimalist black‑bordered advert in which Roy Wood personally thanks fans for voting him Top Musician in the Disc Music Poll Awards — a moment of pride, gratitude, and momentum ahead of the next Wizzard tour.

Wizzard
Feb 16, 19742 min read


Forever Single: 1973
A Forever Suicide Note Roy Wood’s “Forever” was released as a 7-inch vinyl single with demo promo in the UK on November 16, 1973, on Harvest (catalogue: HAR 5078). Backed with “Music To Commit Suicide By,” this Brian Wilson/Neil Sedaka-influenced glam-pop epic and dark instrumental (both written/produced by Roy Wood), featuring Rick Price on telephone, peaked at No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart for 13 weeks. Issued in push-out centre, demo with “NOT FOR SALE,” it’s a timeless ‘7

Wizzard
Nov 16, 19733 min read


Wizzard of Wood Article: 1973
Roy Wood's Sound of '73 Preview Published in the UK on January 1, 1973, Music Scene’s article “Wizzard of Wood” profiled Roy Wood as a potential front-runner of the British music scene in the coming year. The piece described Wood as the ever-ambitious founder member of The Move, the Electric Light Orchestra, and now Wizzard. It noted that he would have two albums out early in the new year, tour America with his new band for the first two months of 1973, undertake a 45-minute

Wizzard
Jan 1, 19733 min read


When Gran'ma Plays The Banjo Single: 1972
Roy Wood's Painted Chaos Banjo Romp Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 28, 1972, on Harvest (catalogue: HAR 5048), Roy Wood’s “When Gran'ma Plays The Banjo” — backed with “Wake Up” — was the lead single from his forthcoming debut solo album Boulders. Written and produced by Roy Wood, this whimsical, multi-layered glam-folk gem showcased Wood’s eccentric genius and his departure from The Move/Electric Light Orchestra into full solo territory. The single did

Wizzard
Jan 28, 19723 min read


Merry Christmas Advert : 1971
The Move wish you a very glam Christmas – the Electric Light Orchestra’s prequel! Disc, December 25, 1971. More festive glam cheer added weekly..

Wizzard
Dec 25, 19711 min read


From The Wood (1971)
The bearded wizard quits ELO and plots total glam domination! The Telephone rang in the lounge... Roy Wood’s From The Wood, one-page article in Melody Maker, November 20, 1971. Mel

Wizzard
Nov 20, 19711 min read
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