This lively November 18, 1973 feature in Record Mirror catches Roy Wood and his new band Wizzard at a confident peak, discussing their colourful glam image, recent chart success, and ambitious plans following Wood’s departures from The Move and Electric Light Orchestra. Publication: Record Mirror Date: November 18, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Interview Title: Wizzard – knocking on Wood? THE STORY The article features an in-depth interview with Roy

This playful full-page advertisement from Melody Maker promotes Wizzard’s latest album while introducing Eddy & The Falcons, highlighting a free colour poster of Roy Wood and the new single “This Is The Story Of My Love (Baby)” Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 3, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement – Page 21 Title: Look mush — Wizzard’s new album introducing Eddy & The Falcons is a bit of a goer. THE STORY The advert uses a quirky, coll

This June 4, 1973 album review from ROCK magazine celebrates Roy Wood’s band Wizzard and their release Wizzard’s Brew, highlighting the group’s energetic and eclectic sound as Roy Wood continued to push creative boundaries after leaving The Move and ELO. Publication: ROCK Magazine Date: June 4, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Records / Album Reviews – Page 22 Title: Mr. Wizzard Keeps On Moving THE STORY The review by Toby Goldstein focuses on Wizzard’s album Wiz

This January 1, 1973 feature profiles Roy Wood as one of the most ambitious and creative forces in British music, highlighting his new band Wizzard, upcoming solo album, and busy 1973 schedule following his work with The Move and Electric Light Orchestra. Publication: Music Scene Date: January 1, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Artist Profile Title: Music Scene’s Wizzard of Wood THE STORY The article presents Roy Wood as “The Sound Of ’73”, praising hi

Wizzard released “Ball Park Incident” as a single in the United Kingdom on November 3, 1972, backed with “The Carlsberg Special (Piano's Demolished Phone 021 373 4472)”. It was issued in multiple 7" variants, including solid centre, four-prong centre, and promotional copies. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Wizzard Label: Harvest Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom Released: November 3, 1972 A-Side: “Ball Park Incident” Written by: Roy Wood Produced by: Roy Wood B-

In June 1972, Slade released the stomping glam anthem “Take Me Bak 'Ome”, their second UK number one single. This Italian pressing paired the chart-topper with the rocking B-side “Wonderin' Y” RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Slade Label: Polydor Date: June 5, 1972 Catalogue: 2058 231 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Italy Genre: Glam Rock Style: British Glam, Hard Rock A-Side: “Take Me Bak 'Ome” Written by: Jim Lea / Noddy Holder Produced by: Chas Chandler B-Side: “Wonderin' Y” Writt

The Move’s fourth and final studio album Message From The Country, released in June 1971, served as a creative bridge between the band’s glam-pop roots and the symphonic ambitions of the newly formed Electric Light Orchestra. Recorded simultaneously with ELO’s debut, it marked the end of an era for one of Britain’s most inventive groups RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The Move Label: Harvest Records Date: June 6 1971 Catalogue: SHVL 800 Format: LP Country: United Kingdom THE STORY Me

In June 1970, Humble Pie released the 7" single “Heartbeat” / “The Sad Bag Of Shakey Jake” in Japan on the Immediate label, featuring a striking cover with the band in a dramatic group portrait. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Humble Pie Label: Immediate Date: June 5, 1970 Catalogue: IR-2528 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Japan Genre: Rock, Blues Rock Style: British Rock, Hard Rock A-Side: “Heartbeat” Written by: Montgomery / Petty B-Side: “The Sad Bag Of Shakey Jake” Written by: S

This very early review, published just one week after the single’s release, gives a positive mention of Marc Bolan’s second Decca single “The Third Degree,” highlighting his songwriting, vocal style, and the production touches by Jim Economides. PUBLICATION: Redditch Indicator & Alcester Chronicle Date: Friday, June 10, 1966 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Music / New Releases Review Title: Marc Bolan sings a self-penned piece of philosophy on his new disc “The Third