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Roxy Music (June 24, 1972) “Roxy: they’ve only just begun” Melody Maker

  • Jun 24, 1972
  • 2 min read

The June 24, 1972 edition of Melody Maker features an early major profile on Roxy Music titled “Roxy: they’ve only just begun”, celebrating the band’s distinctive art-rock style and their rapid rise with their debut album Roxy Music.

Publication: Melody Maker

Date: June 24, 1972

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: Major interior feature

THE STORY

The article praises Roxy Music’s innovative blend of glam, art rock, and retro influences, highlighting Bryan Ferry’s sophisticated persona, the band’s visual style, and tracks from their self-titled debut. It positions them as a fresh and exciting force in the evolving rock scene.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

June 1972 marked the breakthrough period for Roxy Music. Their self-titled debut album had just been released and was generating huge excitement in the UK music press. This Melody Maker feature captures the band at the very beginning of their influential career, during the early glam/art rock explosion.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: In-depth band profile Era: 1972 (Roxy Music debut / Early Glam era) Tone: Enthusiastic, forward-looking, appreciative

Photography: Dynamic black & white live/action shot of the band performing

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • Bold headline “Roxy: they’ve only just begun”

  • Large striking photo of a Roxy Music member on stage

  • Extensive review and analysis of the band’s sound, image, and debut album

  • References to their unique style and future potential


RELATED MATERIAL 

This June 24, 1972 Melody Maker feature on Roxy Music pairs well with other early 1970s profiles (including the Lou Reed piece from the same issue) and documents the band’s explosive arrival on the scene. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

All magazine scans, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.





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