Middle of the Road (June 14, 1972) “Im Feuervogel zur nächsten Show” Feature – Bravo Magazine

The June 14, 1972 edition of German teen magazine Bravo features a large photo-spread on Middle of the Road, following the band on tour with their private plane “The Firebird”.

English Translation Summary of the Article: The feature follows Middle of the Road on tour across Europe. It shows them boarding their private plane “The Firebird” for quick trips between shows, performing live, and relaxing. The band members talk about their hectic schedule, success with hits like “Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep”, and life on the road. Bravo highlights their professional yet fun approach to touring.

Publication: Bravo Magazine

Date: June 14, 1972

Country: Germany

Location: Germany Section: Band Feature / Tour Report

THE STORY 

The multi-page article follows Middle of the Road during their busy European tour. It shows the band travelling by private plane, performing, and relaxing, highlighting their hectic schedule and success with hits like “Soley Soley” and “Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep”.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

This fun, photo-heavy feature captures Middle of the Road at the height of their European popularity in 1972. Bravo often gave British pop acts this kind of colourful, teen-friendly coverage.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Tour photo-report Era: 1972 (Middle of the Road Europop peak) Tone: Energetic, fun, behind-the-scenes Photography: Colour photos of the band on their plane, performing, and relaxing

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Large colour spread with the band at the airport and on their private plane

• Band members posing with the red plane “Firebird”

• Multiple smaller photos from their tour and performances

  

• German text detailing their busy schedule and success

RELATED MATERIAL

• June 30, 1973 NME California Ballroom advert (Suzi Quatro & The First Choice)

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SOURCES

• Bravo Magazine, June 14, 1972

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