Where the Glitter Began From grey Britain to a technicolour explosion – the story of how rock got fabulous. Glam rock didn’t just happen – it erupted in the UK at the start of the 1970s like a sequinned volcano, turning drab streets into catwalks and ordinary lads into peacocks. The Spark That Lit the Fuse The drab backdrop: Three-day weeks, power cuts, strikes, and post-war austerity still hanging in the air. Britain needed colour, escape, and a damn good kick up the backsid

Label: RAK Records Catalogue Number: RAK 325 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Released: January 30, 1981 (UK) A high‑energy Quatro cover of the Dave Clark Five classic — backed with the moody Ego in the Night. Issued on RAK, the single showcased Suzi’s punchy early‑’80s rock sound. 🔘 Overview Glad All Over was released on January 30, 1981 as a UK 7" single on RAK Records. Written by Dave Clark and Mike Smith and originally performed by the Dave Clark Five, the track was re‑imagined b

A sleek, melodic turn from Suzi Quatro — a single that marked her confident step into the 1980s.

Released in January 1980, Suzi Quatro’s Mama’s Boy delivered a high‑energy glam‑rock punch and spent five weeks on the UK Singles Chart.

In spring 1977, Suzi Quatro tackled one of the most heavily recorded glam anthems of the era with her own powerful, leather-clad version of “Roxy Roller”. Issued in the UK on 29 April 1977, “Roxy Roller” was backed with the original song “I’ll Grow On You”. 🔘 The Story “Roxy Roller” was originally written by Jim McCulloch and Nick Gilder and first recorded by Canadian glam band Sweeney Todd in 1975 with Gilder on lead vocals. It became a major hit in Canada, spending three w

Suzi Quatro's Rock & Roll Rocker

Publication: Tiffany Magazine Date: May 1975 Country: Sweden Section / Pages: Feature (2 pages) Title: Suzi Quatro – Popens Läderklädda Drottning Overview This Tiffany Magazine two‑page feature from May 1975 captures Suzi Quatro at the height of her European fame. The article, written in Swedish, reflects on her unusual career trajectory — from early struggles in England to her growing popularity in Germany and Sweden. The opening page shows Suzi performing live, framed by th

A fierce, riff‑driven glam rocker, “I Bit Off More Than I Could Chew” marked Suzi Quatro’s return in 1975 with a heavier, funk‑leaning edge. Written by hitmakers Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, the track showcased Quatro’s trademark bass‑driven swagger while pushing her sound into a tougher, more muscular direction. The single was lifted from her third studio album, Your Mamma Won’t Like Me, which introduced a funk‑glam hybrid that defined her mid‑70s evolution. Released on Apr

Label: RAK Records Catalogue Number: RAK 191 Format: 7" Vinyl Single (Solid Centre / Push‑Out Centre; Promo & Commercial) Released: January 31, 1975 (UK) A bold, bass‑heavy glam‑funk statement — Suzi Quatro kicking off 1975 with swagger, attitude, and a new sonic direction. Released in the UK on January 31, 1975, “Your Mamma Won’t Like Me” backed with “Peter, Peter” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on RAK Records (RAK 191). Written by hitmaking duo Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapm

A two‑page Beetle magazine feature examining the mid‑’70s British singles scene through the lens of Top of the Pops, teen‑press culture and the evolving landscape of UK pop. Framed as a commentary on the tastes of young record‑buyers, the article explored the rise of glam‑era acts, the power of fan magazines and the shifting dynamics of chart success. Publication: Beetle Date: January 1, 1975 Format: Two‑page article Writer: Beetle Magazine A moment of pop‑culture observat