The July 14, 1973 edition of Melody Maker carries a full-page advertisement for the London Music Festival ’73, ten days of rock at Alexandra Palace from July 27th to August 5th. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 14, 1973 Country: United Kingdom The advert promotes the festival organised by Trentdale Enterprises, listing the daily line-ups: Argent (July 27), Nazareth (July 28), Beck, Bogert & Appice (July 29), Richie Havens (July 30), Wizzard (July 31), Incredible String Ba

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 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-

A minimalist, modernist Creem layout dominated by a circular photograph of Roy Wood: wild hair, geometric face paint, and a theatrical stare. The title — “Thoughts on The Move and Roy Wood in Particular” — curves around the image, giving the page a poster‑like visual punch. The upper half is almost entirely image; the lower half flows into a single column of text, clean serif type, and Creem’s trademark blend of wit and critique.

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