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Wizzard (February 17, 1973) “Wizzard’s first brew” – Record Mirror (UK)

  • Feb 17, 1973
  • 2 min read

This concise news item from Record Mirror announces the title and imminent release of Wizzard’s debut album Wizzard’s Brew, while detailing the band’s extensive early 1973 UK tour schedule as Roy Wood’s new group gathered momentum.

Publication: Record Mirror Date: February 17, 1973

Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News / Records Column Title: Wizzard’s first brew


THE STORY

The article reveals that Roy Wood’s new band Wizzard’s first album will be titled Wizzard’s Brew and is scheduled for release in mid-March 1973. It notes that by the time the LP arrives, the band will already be working on their second album. The majority of the piece lists a busy run of upcoming live dates across the UK, including universities, theatres, and clubs from February through late March.


CONTEXT AND NOTES

Published just weeks after Wizzard’s formation, this article captures the rapid rise of Roy Wood’s new project following his departure from The Move and Electric Light Orchestra. The extensive tour list reflects the band’s strategy of building a live following quickly in the competitive early 1970s British music scene. Wizzard’s Brew would go on to showcase Wood’s eclectic, theatrical glam-rock style.


FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Album Announcement & Tour Schedule

Era: 1973 Glam Rock / British Rock Tone: Informative, factual, and anticipatory

Photography: None (text-focused news item)

Visual Motifs: Clean 1970s music paper typography, straightforward news column layout


WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • Headline “Wizzard’s first brew”

  • Announcement of the debut album title and mid-March release

  • Note about the band already preparing a second LP

  • Detailed list of February–March 1973 UK tour dates

RELATED MATERIAL

  • Wizzard (June 4, 1973) “Mr. Wizzard Keeps On Moving” – ROCK Magazine (UK)

  • Roy Wood (January 1, 1973) “Music Scene’s Wizzard of Wood” – Music Scene (UK)

  • Wizzard (August 3, 1973) “Look mush — Wizzard’s new album introducing Eddy & The Falcons is a bit of a goer” – Melody Maker (UK)

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