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Glam Slam: Chronicles
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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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SOLID GOLD EASY ACTION
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MARC 3
14th December-Born To Boogie' Film Premiere, Oscar One, Brewer Street
22nd December-T. Rex Live, Sundowner Specials, Edmonton
23rd December-T. Rex Live, Sundowner Specials, Brixton
MELODY MAKER, December 2, 1972-Page 21
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Sundown Advert:
Dec 2, 1972 Melody Maker.
The Faces
SUNDOWN Brixton Saturday December 16
SUNDOWN Edmonton Sunday December 17
SUNDOWN Edmonton Monday December 18
T.REX SUNDOWN Edmonton. Friday December 22 SUNDOWN Brixton Saturday December 23 at 5:00 & 8:30
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Fontana's Raw Rascals Cover
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 2, 1966, on Fontana Records.
The 'N Betweens’ “You Better Run” — was backed with the original “Evil Witchman.” — featuring Noddy Holder (vocals), Dave Hill (guitar), Jim Lea (bass), and Don Powell (drums)
December 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
David Bowie
Dec 2, 1966
A Deram Debut Mod-Pop Gem

Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 2, 1966, on Deram Records (catalogue: DM 107), David Bowie’s “Rubber Band” — backed with “The London Boys” (misspelled “The London Boy's” on label) — was his debut solo single.
December 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Transformer Album Review: 1972
Bowie & Ronson polish Lou into glam perfection – Melody Maker bows down!
Melody Maker, December 2, 1972.
December 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Downtown Train Single: 1989
Rod Stewart
Dec 2, 1990
A Tom Waits Cover That Hit No. 10

Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 2, 1989, Rod Stewart’s “Downtown Train” — his soaring cover of Tom Waits’ 1985 classic — was backed with “The Killing Of Georgie (Part I And II).”
December 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Rod Stewart takes the Melody Maker crown .
cover and one-page Melody Maker, December 2, 1972.
More Rod & Faces swagger added weekly.
December 2, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The Tubes invade Creem – satire, TVs, and total rock chaos!
one-page Creem Magazine, December 1, 1975. More Tubes madness added weekly.
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
David Bowie: Pinups Album Chart (1973)
A Glam Covers Extravaganza
The album entered the BBC UK Albums Chart on October 28 - November 3 at the top position, a place it held for 5 consecutive weeks as part of an initial 21-week run, ending on December 1, 1973.
December 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A Magic Tour Live Snapshot
Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 1, 1986, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMC 3519), Queen’s Live Magic was their second official live album — a 15-track condensed document of the 1986 Magic Tour. Recorded at Wembley Stadium (July 11–12), Knebworth Park (August 9),
December 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Alice Cooper's First Hanging Article: 1971
December 1, 1971, show at the Academy of Music in New York City marked the world premiere of Alice Cooper's iconic mock hanging execution as the show's grand finale. This was the official kickoff of the Killer Tour
December 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Solid Gold Easy Action Single UK: 1972
Bolan's Born To Boogie B-Side

Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 1, 1972, on T. Rex Wax Co. (catalogue: MARC 3), T. Rex’s “Solid Gold Easy Action” was Marc Bolan’s infectious glam-rock anthem.
December 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On this day in Glam
December 1, 1973: David Bowie’s Pinups hits #1 on the UK Albums Chart.
It ruled the top spot for 5 weeks and stayed in the chart for 21 weeks total (39 weeks across 7 entries). Pure glitter-soaked glory.
#DavidBowie #Pinups #OnThisDay #GlamRock
December 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Slayed? Album Release: 1972
A Crazee Glam-Rock No. 1 Rampage

Released as a vinyl LP in the UK in November 1972 (street date December 1, 1972), on Polydor Records (catalogue: 2383 163), Slade’s Slayed? was their third studio album and glam-rock masterpiece.
December 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
On this day in Glam
December 1, 1973 – David Bowie’s “Pinups” reaches #1 on the UK Albums Chart.
5 weeks at the top, 21 weeks in the chart, and a total of 39 weeks across seven separate runs.
Just Bowie being effortlessly iconic in 1973.
#DavidBowie #Pinups #GlamRock #OnThisDay #70sMusic
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Marc Bolan: cover pop magazine December 1, 1971
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Pool Hall Richard Single (1973)
A Reading Festival Live B-Side Glory
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 30, 1973, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 16341), Faces’ “Pool Hall Richard” was their raucous glam-rock anthem.
November 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday Single (1973)
A Glam Xmas No. 4 Evergreen

Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 30, 1973, on Harvest Records (catalogue: HAR 5079), Wizzard’s “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday” was Roy Wood’s glam Christmas anthem.
November 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Jet Boy Single UK (1973)
Todd Rundgren's Mercury Dolls
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 30, 1973, on Mercury Records (catalogue: 6052 402), New York Dolls’ “Jet Boy” was the explosive lead single from their debut album.
November 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🎸 On this day in Glam – November 30, 1974- Roxy Music’s daring masterpiece Country Life hit its UK Albums Chart peak at #3, staying in the Top 75 for 10 weeks. Across the Atlantic, it cracked the US Billboard 200 at #37 – their first-ever Top 40 entry in America! 🇬🇧🇺🇸
November 30, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Barry Blue Music Star magazine November 30, 1974.
November 30, 2025 at 3:55 AM
BBC Afternoon Pop with T.Rex : 1972
Bolan overdubs pure glam gold for the Beeb – Telegram Sam unleashed!
T.Rex’s Saturday Afternoon Pop (The Peter Powell Show) – “Telegram Sam” 2:50, was recorded at BBC Studio 1, Maida Vale, London, on Monday November 29, 1971.
November 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Slade In Flame Album (1974)
Released as a vinyl LP in the UK in November 29, 1974, on Polydor Records (catalogue: 2442 126), Slade’s Slade In Flame — the original soundtrack from their feature film Flame — was a gritty glam-rock masterpiece.
November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Stardust Single UK (1974)
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 29, 1974, on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 2828 / 2828), David Essex’s “Stardust” was the theme from the film Stardust (sequel to That'll Be The Day).
Backed with “Miss Sweetness,” both written by David Essex
November 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Blackberry Way Single UK: 1968
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 28, 1968, on Regal Zonophone (catalogue: RZ 3015), The Move’s “Blackberry Way” was Roy Wood’s psychedelic pop triumph. Backed with “Something” (written by Dave Morgan), this Jimmy Miller-produced
November 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM