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📰 Wizzard – Two‑Page Feature – Apr. 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
Apr 1, 19742 min read
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📰 They Must Be Mad – Article: Feb. 1974
A candid and humorous interview with Roy Wood at the height of Wizzard’s success, reflecting on musicianship, songwriting, new projects, and the chaotic creativity that defined his 1974 output.

Wizzard
Feb 16, 19743 min read
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📰 See My Baby Jive – Poll Result : Dec. 1973
A celebratory one-page feature in Record Mirror’s year-end poll supplement announces Wizzard’s “See My Baby Jive” as the winner of the British Single category in the 1973 RRM Poll, highlighting Roy Wood’s Wall of Sound production and the band’s colourful glam-pop appeal. The page includes a striking portrait of Roy Wood and detailed commentary on the song’s massive chart success and enduring festive energy. This December 29, 1973 Record Mirror poll result captures Wizzard at

Wizzard
Dec 29, 19732 min read
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📰 In the Hall of the Mountain Lynne – Feature : Aug. 1973
A warm, in-depth one-page feature in Melody Maker sits down with Jeff Lynne to discuss Electric Light Orchestra’s ambitious new direction, their recording of “Roll Over Beethoven,” and the challenges of blending classical grandeur with rock energy. The piece is illustrated with a striking live shot of Lynne and the band in full flight, highlighting their growing confidence and orchestral ambitions. This August 11, 1973 Melody Maker feature captures ELO at a pivotal moment — t

Wizzard
Aug 11, 19732 min read
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📰 Wood Boulders Brass – Feature : Aug. 1973
A lively one-page feature in Melody Maker profiles Roy Wood and his band Wizzard, celebrating their energetic brass-driven sound and Roy’s colourful, multi-instrumental genius nearly a decade into his career. The piece highlights Wizzard’s recent chart success and Roy’s determination to keep evolving beyond his Move and ELO days. This August 11, 1973 Melody Maker feature captures Roy Wood at the height of Wizzard’s glam-pop phase, when his wild stage persona and brass-heavy p

Wizzard
Aug 2, 19732 min read
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📰 Roy Wood – Image: Apr. 1973
A striking, close‑up burst of glam‑era theatricality, this POPSWOP page captures Roy Wood in full painted splendour. The image is bold, eccentric, and unmistakably his. A portrait of pop as performance art. Appearing during a period when Roy Wood embraced maximalist visual identity, this page reflects the playful, experimental spirit of early‑70s pop culture. The elaborate face paint and intense gaze embody the era’s fascination with transformation, colour, and character. As

Wizzard
Apr 7, 19732 min read
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📰 See My Baby Jive – Single Advert: Mar. 1973
A wizard at his cauldron, a single on the boil, and a band poised to charm the charts — Wizzard’s 1973 campaign was glam‑rock alchemy at its finest.

Wizzard
Mar 24, 19733 min read
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📰 Sorcerer’s Apprentices – Wizzard Profile: Feb 1973
Published February 24, 1973, this one‑page Record Mirror feature introduces the members of Wizzard as “sorcerer’s apprentices,” celebrating their eccentricity, virtuosity, and the joyful disorder that defined Roy Wood’s most flamboyant project.

Wizzard
Feb 24, 19732 min read
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📰 Ball Park Incident – Songwords: Feb. 1973
A bold Popswop Songwords page pairing the full lyrics of “Ball Park Incident” with a dramatic performance photograph of Wizzard’s stage theatrics.

Wizzard
Feb 17, 19732 min read
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📰 Wizzard’s First Brew – Article: Feb. 1973
A concise Record Mirror update revealing the title and release plans for Wizzard’s first LP, alongside a packed run of university and theatre dates across the UK.

Wizzard
Feb 17, 19732 min read
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