Mott the Hoople / The Faces (June 15, 1974) – Melody Maker – Buxton Festival News
Melody Maker announces Mott the Hoople and The Faces with Rod Stewart as the two main headliners for the Buxton Festival in July 1974.
Publication: Melody Maker
Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Festival Announcement
THE STORY
The article confirms that Mott the Hoople will headline the first night (July 5) alongside Lindisfarne and the JSD Band, while The Faces with Rod Stewart will headline the second night (July 6). It includes ticket prices, venue details at Booth Farm near Buxton, and additional support acts such as Captain Beefheart, Humble Pie (special guest), Chapman/Whitney, Greenslade, and others.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
This Melody Maker piece from the same week as the NME coverage highlights the growing importance of large outdoor festivals in the UK summer calendar. Both Mott the Hoople and The Faces were major live draws in 1974, making this a significant event for rock fans.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Festival line-up announcement Era: 1974 (Festival / Rock era) Tone: Informative / Promotional Photography: Black & white photo of Faces guitarist Tetsu Yamauchi.
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Main headline: “Mott, Faces for Buxton”
Details on both nights’ headliners and support acts
Ticket prices and booking information
Typical 1970s music weekly festival coverage
RELATED MATERIAL
This Melody Maker report from June 15, 1974 complements the full-page Buxton Festival advert in the same day’s NME.
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