Glam Slam: Chronicles
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Weren't Born A Man Single Advert :
Dana Gillespie's Glam-Rock Tease
Published in Melody Maker February 2, 1974.
Dana Gillespie's Glam-Rock Tease
Published in Melody Maker February 2, 1974.
February 2, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Weren't Born A Man Single Advert :
Dana Gillespie's Glam-Rock Tease
Published in Melody Maker February 2, 1974.
Dana Gillespie's Glam-Rock Tease
Published in Melody Maker February 2, 1974.
Old New Borrowed And Blue Album Review:
Kick Over the Braces
published in Sounds on February 2, 1974.
SLADE: "OLD NEW BORROWED AND BLUE" (POLYDOR 2383 261).
Kick Over the Braces
published in Sounds on February 2, 1974.
SLADE: "OLD NEW BORROWED AND BLUE" (POLYDOR 2383 261).
February 2, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Old New Borrowed And Blue Album Review:
Kick Over the Braces
published in Sounds on February 2, 1974.
SLADE: "OLD NEW BORROWED AND BLUE" (POLYDOR 2383 261).
Kick Over the Braces
published in Sounds on February 2, 1974.
SLADE: "OLD NEW BORROWED AND BLUE" (POLYDOR 2383 261).
February 2, 1974
Music Star magazine cover featuring Slade’s Dave Hill.
Music Star magazine cover featuring Slade’s Dave Hill.
February 2, 2026 at 5:46 PM
February 2, 1974
Music Star magazine cover featuring Slade’s Dave Hill.
Music Star magazine cover featuring Slade’s Dave Hill.
St. Valentine's Rock Ball Advert:
Alex Harvey's Empire Ballroom Valentine Bash
Published in the UK on February 2, 1974, Melody Maker advert inviting fans to The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s St. Valentine’s Rock Ball at the Empire Ballroom, Leicester Square, London, on February 11
Alex Harvey's Empire Ballroom Valentine Bash
Published in the UK on February 2, 1974, Melody Maker advert inviting fans to The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s St. Valentine’s Rock Ball at the Empire Ballroom, Leicester Square, London, on February 11
February 2, 2026 at 4:57 PM
St. Valentine's Rock Ball Advert:
Alex Harvey's Empire Ballroom Valentine Bash
Published in the UK on February 2, 1974, Melody Maker advert inviting fans to The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s St. Valentine’s Rock Ball at the Empire Ballroom, Leicester Square, London, on February 11
Alex Harvey's Empire Ballroom Valentine Bash
Published in the UK on February 2, 1974, Melody Maker advert inviting fans to The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s St. Valentine’s Rock Ball at the Empire Ballroom, Leicester Square, London, on February 11
David Bowie Centre - Now Open!
Drop-in visits welcome At V&A East Storehouse
Free entry
From Tuesday 3 February, you can visit the David Bowie Centre without booking a timed ticket!
#DavidBowie #DavidBowieCentre #VAEast #VandA #BowieArchive #LondonCulture
Drop-in visits welcome At V&A East Storehouse
Free entry
From Tuesday 3 February, you can visit the David Bowie Centre without booking a timed ticket!
#DavidBowie #DavidBowieCentre #VAEast #VandA #BowieArchive #LondonCulture
February 2, 2026 at 3:43 PM
David Bowie Centre - Now Open!
Drop-in visits welcome At V&A East Storehouse
Free entry
From Tuesday 3 February, you can visit the David Bowie Centre without booking a timed ticket!
#DavidBowie #DavidBowieCentre #VAEast #VandA #BowieArchive #LondonCulture
Drop-in visits welcome At V&A East Storehouse
Free entry
From Tuesday 3 February, you can visit the David Bowie Centre without booking a timed ticket!
#DavidBowie #DavidBowieCentre #VAEast #VandA #BowieArchive #LondonCulture
David Bowie Isolar – Tour: 1976 The tour in support of the album Station to Station, opened on February 2, 1976, at the Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, and continued through North America and Europe, concluding at the Pavillon de Paris in Paris, France, on May 18, 1976.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:31 PM
David Bowie Isolar – Tour: 1976 The tour in support of the album Station to Station, opened on February 2, 1976, at the Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, and continued through North America and Europe, concluding at the Pavillon de Paris in Paris, France, on May 18, 1976.
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Singles Are They Really Worth It? Article:
One-page article in Sounds (February 2, 1974)
questioned who still buys singles, admitting the author knows nobody who does and that it feels like a difficult problem without personal market research. It described singles as never looking very good value
One-page article in Sounds (February 2, 1974)
questioned who still buys singles, admitting the author knows nobody who does and that it feels like a difficult problem without personal market research. It described singles as never looking very good value
February 2, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Singles Are They Really Worth It? Article:
One-page article in Sounds (February 2, 1974)
questioned who still buys singles, admitting the author knows nobody who does and that it feels like a difficult problem without personal market research. It described singles as never looking very good value
One-page article in Sounds (February 2, 1974)
questioned who still buys singles, admitting the author knows nobody who does and that it feels like a difficult problem without personal market research. It described singles as never looking very good value
ENO & Guests Advert:
Brian Eno's Warm Jets Solo Launch
Published in the UK on February 2, 1974, Melody Maker
THE WINKIES
SUPPORT ACT
ROD CRISP
Did you see this tour? What are your thoughts on Here Come the Warm Jets?
Brian Eno's Warm Jets Solo Launch
Published in the UK on February 2, 1974, Melody Maker
THE WINKIES
SUPPORT ACT
ROD CRISP
Did you see this tour? What are your thoughts on Here Come the Warm Jets?
February 2, 2026 at 10:59 AM
ENO & Guests Advert:
Brian Eno's Warm Jets Solo Launch
Published in the UK on February 2, 1974, Melody Maker
THE WINKIES
SUPPORT ACT
ROD CRISP
Did you see this tour? What are your thoughts on Here Come the Warm Jets?
Brian Eno's Warm Jets Solo Launch
Published in the UK on February 2, 1974, Melody Maker
THE WINKIES
SUPPORT ACT
ROD CRISP
Did you see this tour? What are your thoughts on Here Come the Warm Jets?
Bowie & Prince's Final Days Remembered
The cover story 12 pages in Record Collector magazine (No. 580, February 2026) marked the ten-year anniversary of the passing of David Bowie and Prince.
Beware the god-awful AI imagery lurking inside!
The cover story 12 pages in Record Collector magazine (No. 580, February 2026) marked the ten-year anniversary of the passing of David Bowie and Prince.
Beware the god-awful AI imagery lurking inside!
February 2, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Bowie & Prince's Final Days Remembered
The cover story 12 pages in Record Collector magazine (No. 580, February 2026) marked the ten-year anniversary of the passing of David Bowie and Prince.
Beware the god-awful AI imagery lurking inside!
The cover story 12 pages in Record Collector magazine (No. 580, February 2026) marked the ten-year anniversary of the passing of David Bowie and Prince.
Beware the god-awful AI imagery lurking inside!
Bowie The Rebel
March Release for Ronson
Publication Details
Magazine: Sounds page 8 (UK).
Date: February 2, 1974.
Link in bio to more similar posts
March Release for Ronson
Publication Details
Magazine: Sounds page 8 (UK).
Date: February 2, 1974.
Link in bio to more similar posts
February 2, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Bowie The Rebel
March Release for Ronson
Publication Details
Magazine: Sounds page 8 (UK).
Date: February 2, 1974.
Link in bio to more similar posts
March Release for Ronson
Publication Details
Magazine: Sounds page 8 (UK).
Date: February 2, 1974.
Link in bio to more similar posts
Whatever Happened? to the Teenage Dream Single Advert:
Feb 2, 1974
Bolan's First Solo Single Launch
Published in the UK on February 2, 1974, Melody Maker’s one-page advert announced Marc Bolan’s first solo single “Whatever Happened? to the Teenage Dream” as out now.
Feb 2, 1974
Bolan's First Solo Single Launch
Published in the UK on February 2, 1974, Melody Maker’s one-page advert announced Marc Bolan’s first solo single “Whatever Happened? to the Teenage Dream” as out now.
February 2, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Whatever Happened? to the Teenage Dream Single Advert:
Feb 2, 1974
Bolan's First Solo Single Launch
Published in the UK on February 2, 1974, Melody Maker’s one-page advert announced Marc Bolan’s first solo single “Whatever Happened? to the Teenage Dream” as out now.
Feb 2, 1974
Bolan's First Solo Single Launch
Published in the UK on February 2, 1974, Melody Maker’s one-page advert announced Marc Bolan’s first solo single “Whatever Happened? to the Teenage Dream” as out now.
Article Overview
Mott The Hoople:
Publication Details
Magazine: New Musical Express (UK).
Date: February 1, 1975.
Format: Thrills page article.
Mott The Hoople:
Publication Details
Magazine: New Musical Express (UK).
Date: February 1, 1975.
Format: Thrills page article.
All we need is a bloke to sing the songs: 1975
YET MORE (YAWN) HOOPLE POOPLEMott The Hoople's Gritty Survival SpiritThe article on the Thrills page in New Musical Express (February 1, 1975) by Charles Shaar Murray profiled the remaining members of...
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February 2, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Article Overview
Mott The Hoople:
Publication Details
Magazine: New Musical Express (UK).
Date: February 1, 1975.
Format: Thrills page article.
Mott The Hoople:
Publication Details
Magazine: New Musical Express (UK).
Date: February 1, 1975.
Format: Thrills page article.
Now I'm Here Review:
Queen's Punk-Zep Riff Power
The single review in New Musical Express (February 1, 1975) selected Queen’s “Now I'm Here” (EMI) as Singles Of The Week.
The reviewer praised its real rock 'n' roll energy, describing it as the early Who’s punk aggression meeting Led Zeppelin.
Queen's Punk-Zep Riff Power
The single review in New Musical Express (February 1, 1975) selected Queen’s “Now I'm Here” (EMI) as Singles Of The Week.
The reviewer praised its real rock 'n' roll energy, describing it as the early Who’s punk aggression meeting Led Zeppelin.
February 1, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Now I'm Here Review:
Queen's Punk-Zep Riff Power
The single review in New Musical Express (February 1, 1975) selected Queen’s “Now I'm Here” (EMI) as Singles Of The Week.
The reviewer praised its real rock 'n' roll energy, describing it as the early Who’s punk aggression meeting Led Zeppelin.
Queen's Punk-Zep Riff Power
The single review in New Musical Express (February 1, 1975) selected Queen’s “Now I'm Here” (EMI) as Singles Of The Week.
The reviewer praised its real rock 'n' roll energy, describing it as the early Who’s punk aggression meeting Led Zeppelin.
Alice Gigs, Reed Shows and more:
News desk, New Musical Express, February 1, 1975.
News desk, New Musical Express, February 1, 1975.
Alice Gigs Reed Shows News: 1975
News desk, one page, New Musical Express, February 1, 1975.Alice for July gigsALICE COOPER is to tour Britain this summer, it was officially announced this week. He will play at least five venues in t...
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February 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Alice Gigs, Reed Shows and more:
News desk, New Musical Express, February 1, 1975.
News desk, New Musical Express, February 1, 1975.
February Calendar Jim Lea Popswop magazine
February 1, 2026 at 1:49 PM
February Calendar Jim Lea Popswop magazine
Marc Bolan:
Fab 208 magazine calendar from February 1973
Fab 208 magazine calendar from February 1973
February 1, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Marc Bolan:
Fab 208 magazine calendar from February 1973
Fab 208 magazine calendar from February 1973
Bowie's Paranoid Hollywood Portrait
Published in the UK on February 1, 1975, New Musical Express’s article “Cracked Actor” reviewed Alan Yentob's BBC1 documentary on David Bowie, aired as part of "Omnibus" the previous Sunday.
Did you watch the documentary, and what were your thoughts at the time?
Published in the UK on February 1, 1975, New Musical Express’s article “Cracked Actor” reviewed Alan Yentob's BBC1 documentary on David Bowie, aired as part of "Omnibus" the previous Sunday.
Did you watch the documentary, and what were your thoughts at the time?
February 1, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Bowie's Paranoid Hollywood Portrait
Published in the UK on February 1, 1975, New Musical Express’s article “Cracked Actor” reviewed Alan Yentob's BBC1 documentary on David Bowie, aired as part of "Omnibus" the previous Sunday.
Did you watch the documentary, and what were your thoughts at the time?
Published in the UK on February 1, 1975, New Musical Express’s article “Cracked Actor” reviewed Alan Yentob's BBC1 documentary on David Bowie, aired as part of "Omnibus" the previous Sunday.
Did you watch the documentary, and what were your thoughts at the time?
David Bowie Record Mirror Special: January 1973
The full exciting story of pop's newest superstar.
25p A Billboard Pubkation
Pages of exclusive Free pictures. Free Poster Inside
Do you remember this publication, Did you even buy a copy ?
The full exciting story of pop's newest superstar.
25p A Billboard Pubkation
Pages of exclusive Free pictures. Free Poster Inside
Do you remember this publication, Did you even buy a copy ?
January 31, 2026 at 7:12 PM
David Bowie Record Mirror Special: January 1973
The full exciting story of pop's newest superstar.
25p A Billboard Pubkation
Pages of exclusive Free pictures. Free Poster Inside
Do you remember this publication, Did you even buy a copy ?
The full exciting story of pop's newest superstar.
25p A Billboard Pubkation
Pages of exclusive Free pictures. Free Poster Inside
Do you remember this publication, Did you even buy a copy ?
The Smile That Reached No. 1
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 2263) on January 31, 1975, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel’s “Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)” — backed with “Another Journey” — entered the UK Singles Chart on February 8, 1975, reached No. 1.
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 2263) on January 31, 1975, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel’s “Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)” — backed with “Another Journey” — entered the UK Singles Chart on February 8, 1975, reached No. 1.
January 31, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The Smile That Reached No. 1
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 2263) on January 31, 1975, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel’s “Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)” — backed with “Another Journey” — entered the UK Singles Chart on February 8, 1975, reached No. 1.
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 2263) on January 31, 1975, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel’s “Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)” — backed with “Another Journey” — entered the UK Singles Chart on February 8, 1975, reached No. 1.
The Mamma That Hit 31
Suzi Quatro’s “Your Mamma Won’t Like Me,” released as a 7-inch vinyl single by RAK Records in the UK on January 31, 1975, was backed with “Peter, Peter” and reached number 31 on the UK charts.
Suzi Quatro’s “Your Mamma Won’t Like Me,” released as a 7-inch vinyl single by RAK Records in the UK on January 31, 1975, was backed with “Peter, Peter” and reached number 31 on the UK charts.
January 31, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The Mamma That Hit 31
Suzi Quatro’s “Your Mamma Won’t Like Me,” released as a 7-inch vinyl single by RAK Records in the UK on January 31, 1975, was backed with “Peter, Peter” and reached number 31 on the UK charts.
Suzi Quatro’s “Your Mamma Won’t Like Me,” released as a 7-inch vinyl single by RAK Records in the UK on January 31, 1975, was backed with “Peter, Peter” and reached number 31 on the UK charts.
Love Me Or I'll Kick You In The Head With My Silver Boots
Circus magazine, January, 1973.
ON THE HORIZON
Slade: Skinheads in silver boots show England that ugly is beautiful. But would you let your sister marry one?
"https://www.glam-slam-chronicles.com/post/love-me-or-i-ll-kick-you-1973
Circus magazine, January, 1973.
ON THE HORIZON
Slade: Skinheads in silver boots show England that ugly is beautiful. But would you let your sister marry one?
"https://www.glam-slam-chronicles.com/post/love-me-or-i-ll-kick-you-1973
January 31, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Love Me Or I'll Kick You In The Head With My Silver Boots
Circus magazine, January, 1973.
ON THE HORIZON
Slade: Skinheads in silver boots show England that ugly is beautiful. But would you let your sister marry one?
"https://www.glam-slam-chronicles.com/post/love-me-or-i-ll-kick-you-1973
Circus magazine, January, 1973.
ON THE HORIZON
Slade: Skinheads in silver boots show England that ugly is beautiful. But would you let your sister marry one?
"https://www.glam-slam-chronicles.com/post/love-me-or-i-ll-kick-you-1973
on January 31, 1972, T. Rex played a concert at the Musikhalle Hamburg.
Earlier that day, an autograph session was planned at the Schallplatte record shop, attracting about two thousand fans. However, the band's flight was delayed, leaving no time for the signing session.
Earlier that day, an autograph session was planned at the Schallplatte record shop, attracting about two thousand fans. However, the band's flight was delayed, leaving no time for the signing session.
January 31, 2026 at 9:38 AM
on January 31, 1972, T. Rex played a concert at the Musikhalle Hamburg.
Earlier that day, an autograph session was planned at the Schallplatte record shop, attracting about two thousand fans. However, the band's flight was delayed, leaving no time for the signing session.
Earlier that day, an autograph session was planned at the Schallplatte record shop, attracting about two thousand fans. However, the band's flight was delayed, leaving no time for the signing session.
Station to Station Album Advert:
Page 10-MELODY MAKER, January 31, 1976
ALARM PENALTY FOR IMPROPER USE £25
WELL WORTH STOPPING FOR
DAVIDBOWIE
STATIONTOSTATION
David Bowie's year starts with a new album of considerable importance. Six new tracks are laid down, including the hit 'Golden Years'.
Page 10-MELODY MAKER, January 31, 1976
ALARM PENALTY FOR IMPROPER USE £25
WELL WORTH STOPPING FOR
DAVIDBOWIE
STATIONTOSTATION
David Bowie's year starts with a new album of considerable importance. Six new tracks are laid down, including the hit 'Golden Years'.
January 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Station to Station Album Advert:
Page 10-MELODY MAKER, January 31, 1976
ALARM PENALTY FOR IMPROPER USE £25
WELL WORTH STOPPING FOR
DAVIDBOWIE
STATIONTOSTATION
David Bowie's year starts with a new album of considerable importance. Six new tracks are laid down, including the hit 'Golden Years'.
Page 10-MELODY MAKER, January 31, 1976
ALARM PENALTY FOR IMPROPER USE £25
WELL WORTH STOPPING FOR
DAVIDBOWIE
STATIONTOSTATION
David Bowie's year starts with a new album of considerable importance. Six new tracks are laid down, including the hit 'Golden Years'.
Let's Call It Quits Single: 1976
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 30, 1976, on Polydor (catalogue: 2058 690), Slade’s “Let's Call It Quits” — backed with “When The Chips Are Down” — entered the UK Singles Chart on February 7, 1976, peaked at No. 11, and charted for 7 weeks.
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 30, 1976, on Polydor (catalogue: 2058 690), Slade’s “Let's Call It Quits” — backed with “When The Chips Are Down” — entered the UK Singles Chart on February 7, 1976, peaked at No. 11, and charted for 7 weeks.
January 30, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Let's Call It Quits Single: 1976
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 30, 1976, on Polydor (catalogue: 2058 690), Slade’s “Let's Call It Quits” — backed with “When The Chips Are Down” — entered the UK Singles Chart on February 7, 1976, peaked at No. 11, and charted for 7 weeks.
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 30, 1976, on Polydor (catalogue: 2058 690), Slade’s “Let's Call It Quits” — backed with “When The Chips Are Down” — entered the UK Singles Chart on February 7, 1976, peaked at No. 11, and charted for 7 weeks.
White, White Dove Single:
1976's Timeless Flight Follow-Up
Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel released White, White Dove backed with Throw Your Soul Down Here as the second and final single from their fourth studio album Timeless Flight on January 30, 1976
1976's Timeless Flight Follow-Up
Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel released White, White Dove backed with Throw Your Soul Down Here as the second and final single from their fourth studio album Timeless Flight on January 30, 1976
January 30, 2026 at 12:55 PM
White, White Dove Single:
1976's Timeless Flight Follow-Up
Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel released White, White Dove backed with Throw Your Soul Down Here as the second and final single from their fourth studio album Timeless Flight on January 30, 1976
1976's Timeless Flight Follow-Up
Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel released White, White Dove backed with Throw Your Soul Down Here as the second and final single from their fourth studio album Timeless Flight on January 30, 1976