Roxy Music / Bryan Ferry (July 1975) – “Roxy Music in the USA - Hit Parader

The July 1975 issue of Hit Parader features an interview with Bryan Ferry by Lisa Robinson, exploring his feelings about touring America with Roxy Music and reflecting on his recent solo concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall

Publication: Hit Parader

Date: July 1975

Country: United States

The article opens with Bryan Ferry at the downtown Toronto Holiday Inn after a sojourn on the island of Mustique. He discusses the stress of American tours, the success of the previous U.S. visit (only six dates), and his preference for the studio over constant live work. Ferry talks about his solo Royal Albert Hall concert, describing it as the most amazing experience of his life and noting how different it felt from performing with Roxy.

This interview captures Bryan Ferry during a busy period of American touring with Roxy Music. Speaking from Toronto, he reflects on the pressures of the road, the short but successful previous U.S. visit, and his strong preference for studio work over nightly live performances. He describes his recent solo concert at the Royal Albert Hall as the most amazing experience of his life, noting how strange and different it felt compared to being onstage with the full band. Ferry also discusses the Country Life album, the inclusion of German lyrics, his fitness regime of swimming and tennis, and the atmosphere of the current tour, including the first show at Massey Hall where fans crowded the stage and the band received an enthusiastic response.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Interview / feature Era: 1975 (Country Life era)

Tone: Conversational, reflective Photography: Black-and-white photos of Bryan Ferry, including a large portrait on a boat deck and additional studio/outdoor shots

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Large photo of Bryan Ferry standing on a boat deck in coat and scarf

• Bold headline “ROXY MUSIC IN THE USA – Will Bryan Do It Here Like He’s Done It There?”

• Interview text covering American touring, Royal Albert Hall solo show, and Country Life

• Additional photos of Bryan Ferry on the following page

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