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

Label: Harvest Country: Germany Catalogue: 1C 006-05 437 Released on 24 August 1973, Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad) became Wizzard’s second and final UK number one hit. Written and produced by Roy Wood, the track topped the UK Singles Chart for one week in September 1973 and reached number seven in Ireland. Artist: Wizzard Title: Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad) Label: Harvest Records Country: UK Catalogue: HAR 5076 Date: August 24, 1973 Format: 7" Single Tracklist (7"): A — An

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

The 11 August 1973 issue of Melody Maker features an interview with Roy Wood under the headline “WOOD-BUILDERS-BRASS.” Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 11, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Written by Michael Benton, the article profiles Roy Wood as a shy magician of Wizzard who has had nearly ten years of hits without full recognition. It discusses his early work with The Move, the Electric Light Orchestra, and Wizzard, his songwriting, production activities, and current p

Boulders is the debut solo album by Roy Wood, recorded from 1969 to 1971 and released on July 20, 1973 by Harvest Records. Wood began work on the album as a whimsical side‑project away from his band the Move, conceived to explore numerous instruments he had collected in the 1960s but felt unable to use in the Move. Apart from harmonium on one song played by John Kurlander, all instruments on the album — including guitars, cello, saxophones, bouzouki, banjo and recorders — wer

The July 14, 1973 edition of Melody Maker carries a full-page advertisement for the Buxton “Pop” Festival at Booth Farm, near Buxton, Derbyshire, on Saturday July 21st. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 14, 1973 Country: United Kingdom The advert promotes the festival presented by Steve Robinson in association with North-West Promotions Ltd. Headliners include Roy Wood’s “Wizzard” and a special one-and-only UK appearance by Chuck Berry. Also listed are the Groundhogs, with

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Look‑in (Junior TV Times) Issue: Number 29 – Week ending July 14 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Feature Title: What’s Roy Wood Doing... This vibrant Look‑in cover from mid‑1973 captures the pop‑television crossover energy of the era. The headline asks, “What’s Roy Wood doing with Ayshea?” — teasing a feature inside on the flamboyant Wizzard frontman and TV presenter Ayshea Brough. The artwork shows both stars in full gl

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

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

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.