đź“° Electric Light, Half A Mongrel & Shazam! One Wizard - Article : Sep. 1972
- glamslam72
- Sep 2, 1972
- 2 min read
A detailed Record Mirror feature on Roy Wood’s new band Wizzard, formed after his departure from The Move and Electric Light Orchestra, showcasing the group’s eclectic sound, colourful lineup, and ambitious plans.
Roy Wood unleashes Wizzard — a wild new chapter blending rock, strings, and pure theatrical flair.
Record Mirror
Date: September 2, 1972
Length: 6 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Roy Wood launches Wizzard after leaving ELO and The Move
• The band combines rock, orchestral elements, saxophones, and cellos into a unique “Electric Light, half a mongrel” sound
• Large group photo of the full Wizzard lineup in a woodland setting
• Roy Wood and Rick Price discuss the band’s direction, songwriting, and stage ambitions
• Early insight into one of the most colourful and experimental British bands of the early glam era
đź“° Overview
Published on September 2, 1972, this Record Mirror article introduces readers to Roy Wood’s bold new project Wizzard, capturing the excitement around his post-ELO musical vision.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Record Mirror
Date: September 2, 1972
Format: Band feature / Profile
Provenance Notes: Original 1972 Record Mirror magazine page.
đź“° The Story
Roy Wood explains the formation of Wizzard, describing it as a more democratic and musically adventurous group than his previous projects. The article details the band’s unusual instrumentation (including cello, sax, and multiple guitars), their rehearsal process, and their desire to create something fresh and exciting both on record and on stage. Wood and band members express optimism about Wizzard’s future as they prepare to take their eclectic sound to audiences.
đź“° Visual Archive
Large black-and-white group photograph of Roy Wood and the full Wizzard lineup posing outdoors among trees, with bold central headline and dense columns of text.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This September 1972 Record Mirror feature marks the official launch of Wizzard — Roy Wood’s colourful, ambitious new band that would go on to deliver some of the most joyful and theatrical glam-pop hits of the 1970s.
đź“ť Copyright Notice
All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.
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