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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 16m

David Bowie (October 2, 1973) – “David Bowie Set For TV Special” News Feature - The Los Angeles Times This short news report announces David Bowie's forthcoming television special, marking his first major recorded appearance since revealing that he intended to stop touring.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 2h

Mott The Hoople (October 2, 1974) – “Bowie Helped Guide Fortunes Of Mott The Hoople Band” Feature - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal This Associated Press feature finds Ian Hunter reflecting on Mott The Hoople's breakthrough success and the important role David Bowie played in transforming the band.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 7h

Alice Cooper Group (October 2, 1974) – “Good To See You Again, Alice Cooper” Film Advert - The Duluth News Tribune This striking cinema advertisement promotes the Alice Cooper concert film Good To See You Again, Alice Cooper.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Alice Cooper (October 1, 1975) – “Reflections In A Cyclops Eye Or Alice Off The Road” Feature - Creem This three-page Creem feature follows Alice Cooper away from the stage and examines life between performances, injuries, touring pressures and the realities hidden beneath the shock-rock image.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

David Bowie (October 1, 1972) – “Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars” Review - Detroit Free Press This sharply critical review from the Detroit Free Press assesses David Bowie's The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

David Cassidy (October 1, 1975) – “The Higher They Climb” Advert - Creem This full-page RCA Records advertisement promotes David Cassidy's album The Higher They Climb.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Rod Stewart (October 1, 1975) – “Atlantic Crossing” Advert - Circus This full-page Warner Bros. advertisement promotes Rod Stewart's album Atlantic Crossing. Built around the album artwork and a striking ocean-wave graphic.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Mott The Hoople (September 30, 1972) – “Mott The Hoople” Advert - Melody Maker This full-page CBS Records advertisement promotes Mott The Hoople's newly released album All The Young Dudes.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Various Artists (September 30, 1972) – “1972 Pop Poll Results” Feature - Melody Maker This special Melody Maker feature presents the results of the magazine's 1972 Pop Poll, revealing readers' choices across British and International categories.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Alice Cooper (September 30, 1972) – “Alice Cooper: The Boogie Merchants” Feature - Disc This major Disc feature traces the development of Alice Cooper from early local bands through to the controversial stage act that was making headlines on both sides of the Atlantic. Written by Lisa Robinson.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Slade (September 30, 1972) – “Slade Living Out A Beatles Fantasy” Feature - Disc This Disc feature follows Slade at the height of their popularity and examines how the group were experiencing levels of fame that invited comparisons with Beatlemania.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

David Bowie (September 30, 1978) – “Stage” Advert - New Musical Express (NME) This full-page RCA Records advertisement promotes David Bowie's newly released live album Stage.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Alice Cooper Group (September 28, 1974) – “Alice Cooper's Greatest Hits” Advert – Melody Maker This advertisement promotes Alice Cooper's Greatest Hits, a compilation of the group's best-known recordings, through distinctive illustrated artwork featuring the band members.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Mott The Hoople (September 29, 1973) – “Mott The Hoople / The New York Dolls” Concert Advert - The Mobile Register This newspaper advertisement promotes an upcoming appearance by Mott The Hoople at the Mobile Municipal Expo Hall in Alabama.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Alice Cooper (September 29, 1971) – “Rock Stars Are World's Wildest Swingers” Feature - Philadelphia Daily News This feature examines the extravagant image and behaviour associated with rock stars, but gives particular attention to Alice Cooper and his band.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Roy Wood's Wizzard (September 29, 1974) – “Roy Wood's Wizzard” Concert Advert - The Los Angeles Times This concert advertisement promotes Roy Wood's Wizzard appearing at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Publication: Rolling Stone Date: September 28, 1974 Country: United States The advertisement is dominated by a striking full-page photograph of David Bowie captured in performance. The image shows Bowie in an energetic stage pose, reflecting the theatrical style and visual flair.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Rod Stewart (September 28, 1974) – “Just One Smile” Feature - Melody Maker This Melody Maker feature focuses on Rod Stewart and examines the continued growth of his solo career.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Lou Reed (September 28, 1974) – “Sally Can’t Dance” Advert - Melody Maker This RCA Records advertisement promotes Lou Reed's album Sally Can't Dance. Featuring a portrait photograph of Reed wearing dark glasses, the advert uses a simple marketing message to encourage readers to discover the record

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

David Essex (September 28, 1974) – “David Essex: The New Album” Advert - Melody Maker This full-page advertisement promotes David Essex's new album on CBS Records. The advert highlights the release alongside his current single, presenting him as one of the leading British pop stars of the period.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

David Essex (September 27, 1974) – "Gonna Make You A Star" b/w "Window" Single: UK Released on September 27, 1974, "Gonna Make You A Star" was the second single taken from David Essex's self-titled album David Essex. Written by Essex and produced by Jeff Wayne.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

David Bowie (September 27, 1980) – “Scary Monsters” Advert - New Musical Express (NME) This RCA Records advertisement promotes David Bowie's newly released Scary Monsters album. Using the album artwork as its central image. wix.to/b62yavN

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David Bowie (September 27, 1980) – “Scary Monsters” Advert - New Musical Express (NME)

This RCA Records advertisement promotes David Bowie's newly released Scary Monsters album. Using the album artwork as its central image, the advert presents the record in a striking visual format and ...

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

SPARKS – “LOOKS, LOOKS, LOOKS” b/w “PINEAPPLE” Released on September 26, 1975, Sparks issued “Looks, Looks, Looks” backed with “Pineapple” on Island Records (WIP 6249) as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Indiscreet.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

David Bowie (September 26, 1975) – "Space Oddity" b/w "Changes" Single: United Kingdom In September 1975, RCA Victor reissued David Bowie's landmark recording "Space Oddity" as a UK maxi-single. Issued as part of the RCA MaxiMillion Series.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Mott The Hoople (September 25, 1970) – Mad Shadows UK Gatefold LP Mad Shadows was the second studio album by Mott The Hoople and followed the band's self-titled debut album released the previous year. Recorded between November 1969 and April 1970.

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Mott The Hoople (September 25, 1970) – Mad Shadows UK Gatefold LP

Mad Shadows was the second studio album by Mott The Hoople and followed the band's self-titled debut album released the previous year. Recorded between November 1969 and April 1970, the album continue...

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

David Bowie And The Spiders From Mars’ First Show - Friars Club, Aylesbury On September 25, 1971, David Bowie performed at the Friars Club in Aylesbury in a concert now remembered as the first live appearance of the group that would soon become known as The Spiders From Mars.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

MUD – “NITE ON THE TILES” b/w “TIME AND AGAIN” Released on September 24, 1976, Mud issued “Nite On The Tiles” backed with “Time And Again” on Private Stock Records (PVT 80), their first major release after leaving RAK Records.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

DAVID BOWIE “HEROES” ADVERTISEMENT This full-page New Musical Express advertisement from September 24, 1977 promoted David Bowie’s new single “Heroes”, issued on RCA PB 1121 and taken from the forthcoming album of the same name.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

RECORD MIRROR – JIM LEA FEATURE: “I CAN SEE WHY THEY WERE SCARED OF US!” This Record Mirror feature of September 23 1972 concludes the magazine’s series on Slade’s members. Bassist and songwriter Jim Lea reflects on the band’s hard road to success.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS – FACES: “LIKE A NUREMBERG RALLY” (September 23 1972) In this New Musical Express feature dated September 23 1972, reporter Ed Christian follows Faces across America on a hectic U.S. tour, capturing the chaos, humour, exhaustion and popularity surrounding the band.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS – MOTT THE HOOPLE LIVE ADVERTISEMENT This full-page New Musical Express advertisement from September 23 1972 promotes Mott the Hoople’s major UK tour after the success of “All the Young Dudes” and the release of All the Young Dudes, produced by David Bowie.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS – ALICE COOPER INTERVIEW: “I GET DRUNK TO GO ON STAGE” (September 23 1972) This New Musical Express feature continued Meridee Merzer’s candid interview with Alice Cooper, offering a revealing look at the stage persona that made him one of rock’s most controversial figures.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

THE SWEET – SWEET 16: IT'S IT'S....SWEET'S HITS L On September 22, 1984, Sweet 16: It's It's....Sweet's Hits entered the UK Albums Chart, marking a return for The Sweet's classic recordings. The compilation stayed on the chart for six weeks, from September 22 to October 27, 1984.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Mud (22 September 1974) – Mud Rock Album Chart Entry Mud Rock is the debut studio album by Mud, released in September 1974 on RAK Records in the United Kingdom (catalogue number SRAK 508).

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

he Cleveland concert also marked the opening night of Bowie’s first American tour. The 3,000-capacity venue sold out in just two days, largely due to the efforts of Denny Sanders, music director, and Billy Bass, programme director at WMMS Radio.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

RECORD MIRROR – TONY VISCONTI FEATURE: “ALL IN A LITTLE NAME” This Record Mirror feature of September 22, 1979 profiles producer Tony Visconti, one of the most influential figures behind some of the biggest records of the 1970s.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

THE RUNCORN GUARDIAN – MARC BOLAN NEWS BRIEF This entertainment column from The Runcorn Guardian dated September 21, 1973 reported Marc Bolan’s extraordinary productivity during a recent recording trip to Germany.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

ELTON JOHN – “GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD” SINGLE Released on September 21, 1973, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” was issued as a UK 7" single on DJM Records (DJS 285), becoming one of the defining recordings of Elton John's career. The single reached No. 6 on the UK chart.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

MUSIC STAR – BARRY BLUE COVER This issue of Music Star, dated September 21, 1974, features Barry Blue on the cover beneath the banner “Barry Blue Writes For You!”, highlighting his growing status as both a chart performer and one of Britain’s most successful songwriters of the glam-rock era.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

DAVID BOWIE – “KNOCK ON WOOD” ADVERTISEMENT (September 21, 1974) This full-page RCA advertisement promoted David Bowie’s first live single, “Knock On Wood”, from the forthcoming live album David Live. Dominated by a dramatic concert photograph of Bowie on stage during the Diamond Dogs Tour.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

David Bowie September 20, 1980 NME Album review of Scary Monsters by Charles Shaar Murray, headlined “Fears of a Clown”. The piece calls it “the realist’s Bowie album” and argues that this is a time in which an intelligent person does well to be afraid.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS – ALICE COOPER LIVE AT WEMBLEY In this New Musical Express concert review of September 20, 1975, Kate Phillips reports on Alice Cooper at Wembley during the Welcome to My Nightmare tour.

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