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Unearthing the glitter-soaked 1970s every day ⚡️ Authentic press cuttings, magazine covers & scrapbook relics of glam’s golden age and beyond.
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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.
January 31, 2026 at 9:38 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'.
January 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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.
January 30, 2026 at 3:50 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
January 30, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Glitter in the Sky: Marianne Faithfull
The Bohemian Icon Whose Voice Echoed Through Rock's Shadows
Sadly Marianne passed away on January 30, 2025, in London, from complications following a stroke; tributes from Nick Cave and PJ Harvey hailed her as a "towering artist" and "avenging angel" of rock.
January 30, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Futuristic Dragon Album:
Bolan's Futuristic Dragon Unleashed
Released in the UK by T. Rex on January 30,1976. The album saw Marc Bolan continuing to experiment, blending rock with soul music and disco elements on certain tracks.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Bowie's Berlin Transformation Scoop
Part One
Published in the UK on January 29, 1977, Melody Maker’s two-page article “Low Funeral in Berlin” examined David Bowie’s latest persona shift after relocating to Berlin. The piece described how Bowie’s famous red hair had returned to its original mousy...
January 29, 2026 at 6:19 PM
A Killer's Road Rage Anthem
The Alice Cooper Group’s Under My Wheels single failed to make any impression on the BBC Official Singles Chart but debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at No. 88 during the week of December 25, 1971, peaking at No. 59 on January 29, 1972.
January 29, 2026 at 4:08 PM
He's Come a Long Way:
Bowie's Ziggy Tour Power-Cut Moment
Published in the UK on June 10, 1972, Melody Maker’s concert review covered David Bowie’s show at Liverpool Boxing Stadium, where a power cut Lead Bowie to play an impromptu acoustic set until power was restored.
January 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Bolan & Finn's Holland Park Shoot
On January 29, 1970, a photo session featuring Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn was conducted by photographer Pete Sanders at two locations: Holland Park, Kensington, London W8, England, and 57 Blenheim Crescent, Ladbroke Grove, London W11, England.
January 29, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Sweet's Bubblegum Breakthrough
The Sweet’s "Funny Funny" backed with "You’re Not Wrong" was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA Records on January 29, 1971. It entered the UK singles chart on March 13 and remained there for 14 weeks, reaching a peak position of number 13.
January 29, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Sweet's Bubblegum Breakthrough
The Sweet’s "Funny Funny" backed with "You’re Not Wrong" was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by RCA Records on January 29, 1971, it entered the UK singles chart on March 13 and remained there for 14 weeks, reaching a peak position of number 13.
January 29, 2026 at 9:14 AM
THE ULTIMATE MUSIC GUIDE
TREX
NEW COLLECTORS' EDITION
January 28, 2026 at 3:42 PM
When Gran'ma Plays The Banjo Single: 1972
Roy Wood's Painted Chaos Banjo Romp
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 28, 1972, on Harvest (catalogue: HAR 5048), Roy Wood’s “When Gran'ma Plays The Banjo” — backed with “Wake Up” — was the lead single from his forthcoming album Boulders
January 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Look Wot You Dun Single:
Slade’s “Look Wot You Dun,” backed with “Candidate,” was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 28, 1972. Written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, it hit the UK Singles Chart on February 5, 1972, reached No. 4, and stayed on the chart for 10 weeks.
January 28, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Billy Single:
Barry Blue
Jan 28, 1977
Barry Blue's Smooth Glam Croon
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 28, 1977, on Private Stock, Barry Blue’s “Billy” — backed with “Sitting On A Corner (Of A Love Affair)” — was a smooth, velvety glam-pop ballad.
January 28, 2026 at 9:35 AM
He's Our No.1 Advert:
Rod Stewart
Jan 27, 1973
Rod’s NME Poll Sweep Celebration
New Musical Express’s half-page advert “HE'S OUR NO1, TOO” proudly showcased Rod Stewart’s dominant results in the 1972 NME Readers Poll, celebrating his massive breakthrough year.
January 27, 2026 at 6:10 PM
No.1 British Group and British Live Band Advert:
Slade
Jan 27, 1973
Slade's NME Poll Double Victory
New Musical Express’s one-page advert
“MANY THANKS TO ALL OUR FANS FOR MAKING US No. 1 BRITISH GROUP and No. 1 BRITISH LIVE BAND” was a heartfelt thank-you from Slade to their fans.
January 27, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player
Elton John
Jan 27, 1973
Elton's 1973 DJM Album Triumph
Published in the UK by New Musical Express one page advert for Elton John’s Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player
January 27, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Alice Tops The World
Alice Cooper Group
Jan 27, 1973
Alice Cooper's Global Chart Domination
Published in the UK on January 27, 1973, New Musical Express’s cover “Alice Tops The World” celebrated Alice Cooper Group’s massive international success.
January 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Hello Hurray Single:
Alice Cooper Group
Jan 26, 1973
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Warner Bros. Records (catalog number K 16248) on January 26, 1973, the Alice Cooper Group’s "Hello Hurray," backed with "Generation Landslide," entered the singles chart at number 44.
January 26, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Bowie Fuels Ronson!
Melody Maker, January 26, 1974.
MICK RONSON is following in the footsteps of David Bowie and is set to play two dates at London's Rainbow next month.
He will perform at the theatre on February 22 and 23, and it's expected that Bowie, for whom he's been guitarist and back-up...
January 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Teenage Dream Single Review:
T.Rex
Jan 26, 1974
Disc Music Paper
MARC BOLAN AND T. REX "Teenage Dream" (Mare 7).
Good old Marc! Just when everyone had given him up for dead, sub-merged under a pile of tuneless drivel, he comes up with a really good single.
January 26, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Don't Ignore It Review:
COCKNEY REBEL
Disc, January 26, 1974.
(EMI 2051). "Sebastian"
This is a fine, outstandingly different single from a fine group. All concerned (including Steve Harley) were so amazed that it wasn't a hit they've decided to have a second try.
January 26, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Bolan In His Own Write:
T.Rex
The Marc Bolan Page Cover
Disc, January 26, 1974.
January 26, 2026 at 1:29 PM