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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

David Bowie – “Celluloid Dreams” Interview Published in Sounds on October 8, 1977, this feature reprints a French Rock & Folk interview by Philippe Manoeuvre and Jonathan Farren, translated by Tony Bradman.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Slade (8 October 1971) – Coz I Luv You / My Life Is Natural, UK single: 7" Released on 8 October 1971, Coz I Luv You transformed Slade from a rising rock band into one of the biggest acts of the glam-rock era. Issued by Polydor (catalogue 2058 155), it gave the group its first UK No.1

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

New Musical Express – The NME Consumer’s Guide to the ’70s: Glam Rock – “Oh You Pretty Things” (October 8, 1977) This October 8, 1977, New Musical Express feature was part of The NME Consumer’s Guide to the ’70s. Charles Shaar Murray examines glam rock’s rise, impact, and legacy.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

T.Rex (October 8, 1974) – “Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert” television performance – Long Beach Arena, California. Recorded at Long Beach Arena during T. Rex’s October 1974 American tour, this Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert appearance captured Marc Bolan and T. Rex.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Marc Bolan, October 5, 1974 – “Marc Bolan” centre spread in Pink Magazine.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

David Bowie – “Heroes” Album Review (8 October 1977) This Record Mirror review sees Tim Lott assess David Bowie’s newly released album “Heroes”, the second instalment of his Berlin period.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

David Bowie & The Isley Brothers – New York Concert Reviews (October 7, 1972) This New Musical Express page from October 7, 1972, covers two major New York concerts. David Bowie receives a positive report for his Academy of Music appearance on his first significant American tour.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Humble Pie – UK Tour Advertisement (October 7, 1972) This full-page New Musical Express advertisement from October 7, 1972, promoted Humble Pie’s forthcoming UK tour, presented by John Tony Smith. The artwork shows the band’s open-mouth logo with protruding tongue above the autumn dates

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS – WEEKLY GIG GUIDE EXTRA This Weekly Gig Guide Extra pull-out from New Musical Express, dated 7 October 1972, promoted the return of the paper’s popular NME Nights at the Marquee concert series.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

David Bowie (October 7, 1972) – “David Bowie: Not Just A Pretty Face?” Feature - New Musical Express (NME) In this thoughtful NME feature, Nick Kent examines whether David Bowie was becoming one of the most important artists of his generation or merely the latest pop sensation.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

David Bowie (October 6, 1973) – “Bowie: the darling who put glam into rock” Feature - Melody Maker This major Melody Maker feature examines David Bowie's rise from his early recordings and years of uncertainty to becoming one of Britain's most influential rock performers.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Marc Bolan (October 6, 1972) – “Marc Bolan” Feature – The Cleveland Press. This short feature appears in response to a reader request for information about Marc Bolan and T. Rex.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

David Essex (October 6, 1978) – "Brave New World" b/w "Streetfight" Single UK: 7" Released on October 6, 1978 on CBS Records, "Brave New World" was issued as the single taken from Jeff Wayne's landmark musical production The War Of The Worlds.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

David Cassidy (October 6, 1973) – “Music Star” Cover - Music Star This colourful Music Star cover places David Cassidy front and centre with a close-up portrait that dominates the entire page.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

David Bowie (October 6, 1973) – “Hey, Hey... Can't Thank You Enough... Really!” Advertisement - Melody Maker This full-page advertisement features a striking promotional photograph of David Bowie standing with a saxophone against a dramatic graphic backdrop.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

David Bowie (October 5, 1974) – “A Flashy Parade Of Personalities From David Bowie” Feature - Toronto Star This major Toronto Star feature, reprinted from Rolling Stone, examines David Bowie during the transition between the theatrical excess of the Diamond Dogs tour...

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Slade (October 5, 1974) – “Slade Exclusive Interview & Colour Pin-Up” Cover Feature - Look-in This issue of Look-in placed Slade on its front cover, reflecting the group's continuing popularity with British audiences during 1974.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Alice Cooper Group (October 4, 1972) – “Bravo Star-Schnitt: Alice Cooper Group” Centrefold - Bravo This issue of Bravo featured the Alice Cooper Group as its celebrated Star-Schnitt centrefold attraction. Presented across multiple issues, the feature allowed readers to assemble a giant poster.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

David Bowie & Iggy Pop (October 4, 1979) – “Bad Boys In Berlin” Feature - Rolling Stone This major four-page Rolling Stone feature by Chris Hodenfield examines the lives and careers of David Bowie and Iggy Pop during their years in Berlin.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

David Bowie (October 3, 1972) – “David Bowie As Ziggy Stardust” Concert Review - Boston Evening Globe This enthusiastic review documents David Bowie's appearance at Boston Music Hall during the Ziggy Stardust tour.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

David Cassidy (October 3, 1972) – “Popswop” Advert - Daily Mirror This Daily Mirror advertisement promotes the launch of Popswop, a new pop magazine aimed at young music fans. The advert highlights Marc Bolan as one of the issue's major attractions, alongside Alice Cooper, Rod Stewart…

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

David Bowie (October 3, 1972) – “For The First Time In America!” Concert Advert - The Kansas City Star This concert advertisement promotes David Bowie's first American tour with The Spiders From Mars. Published during the Ziggy Stardust era.

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Glam Slam: Chronicles @glamslam72.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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 · 02/10/2026

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 · 02/10/2026

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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