NME (July 8, 1972) "What's On Pull-Out" – Gig Guide & Concert Listings

Jul 8, 1972

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A packed New Musical Express “What’s On Pull-Out” page bursting with live gig advertisements and concert information for the week, reflecting the incredibly active British rock scene in the peak summer of 1972 with major acts and open-air events.

Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 8, 1972

Country: United Kingdom Section: What’s On Pull-Out / Gig Guide (Page 23)

THE STORY	WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
This full pull-out page serves as the essential weekly gig guide, promoting a wide range of upcoming concerts including a major open-air event at Harrow featuring Stone the Crows, Atomic Rooster, and others, plus listings for Slade + Thin Lizzy, Wild Angels, and many more. It highlights the vibrant live music calendar during one of the busiest periods in early 1970s British rock.	Dense, multi-advertisement page filled with bold concert promotions, venue details, ticket prices, and band line-ups. Prominent open-air concert ad for Harrow on July 15 with Stone the Crows headlining, plus smaller ads for clubs, tours, and other shows. Classic busy 1972 NME pull-out design.

CONTEXT AND NOTES	FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Published on July 8, 1972, this gig guide captures the height of the summer concert season, when fans could see major acts like Slade, Thin Lizzy, Stone the Crows, and Atomic Rooster performing across the country. It perfectly illustrates how live music was thriving amid the glam and progressive rock boom.	Event: Weekly comprehensive gig guide Era: 1972 (Peak live rock summer) Tone: Informative, exciting, fan-focused Photography: Band images and promotional graphics RELATED MATERIAL: For other related posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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