Wizzard (April 1974) “Wizzard who lives in the Wood” – Music Star (UK)

This warm and eccentric 1974 feature paints an affectionate portrait of Roy Wood and his band Wizzard, capturing their colourful chaos, musical versatility, and Roy’s restless creativity at the height of their glam rock success.

Publication: Music Star

Date: April 1974

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Feature / Artist Profile

Title: Wizzard who lives in the Wood

THE STORY

The article presents Roy Wood as a multi-talented, hard-to-categorise artist leading Wizzard — a band blending rock ‘n’ roll, jazz, and classical elements. It includes a striking stylised black-and-white portrait of Roy Wood in full theatrical makeup. The piece explores his reflections on the band’s eclectic sound, his departure from ELO, and his ambitions as a songwriter, including a desire to write film music. The tone is playful and conversational, highlighting the camaraderie within the band and their unique place in the glam scene.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Published in April 1974, this feature arrives during Wizzard’s peak popularity following hits like “Ball Park Incident” and “See My Baby Jive.” It captures Roy Wood at a creative crossroads — having already left The Move and ELO — while establishing Wizzard as a distinctive, larger-than-life glam act known for its humour, theatricality, and musical ambition.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Band Profile & Interview – Roy Wood & Wizzard

Era: 1974 Glam Rock

Tone: Warm, humorous and affectionate Photography: Striking, high-contrast stylised portrait of Roy Wood with dramatic makeup and wild hair Visual Motifs: Bold headline, artistic portrait, classic 1970s youth magazine layout

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Main headline “Wizzard who lives in the Wood”

• Large, dramatic black-and-white portrait of Roy Wood

• In-depth interview covering Wizzard’s sound, image, and future plans

• Reflections on Roy Wood’s career journey and songwriting ambitions

RELATED MATERIAL

• Wizzard (February 24, 1973) “Sorcerer’s Apprentices” – Record Mirror (UK)

• Wizzard (November 18, 1973) “Wizzard – knocking on Wood?” – Record Mirror (UK)

• Wizzard (August 3, 1973) “Look mush — Wizzard’s new album introducing Eddy & The Falcons is a bit of a goer” – Melody Maker (UK)

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