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GLAM SLAM CHRONICLES

This site started as a simple idea: to bring my entire music‑press collection online so it could be viewed, organized, and preserved. It’s an ongoing project, and the more you return, the more posts you’ll find available.

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– Chris

THE BIRTH
OF GLAM
ROCK

Marc Bolan ignited the Glam Rock revolution when performing Hot Love on Top of the Pops in 1971, famously appearing with glitter beneath Bolan’s eyes.

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THE ICONS OF GLAM ROCK

Artists who shaped the sound, style and spectacle of the era.

DAVID BOWIE

is Ziggy Stardust

David Bowie transformed glam rock into theatrical art. Through the Ziggy Stardust persona, Bowie fused music, fashion and performance into one of the most influential identities in rock history.

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ROXY MUSIC

Roxy Music brought glamour, experimentation and avant-garde style to the movement. Led by Bryan Ferry and Brian Eno, the band blended art school aesthetics with sophisticated rock sound.

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ALICE COOPER GROUP

The Alice Cooper Group brought theatrical shock and rebellious energy to early glam rock. With dark imagery, powerful riffs and unforgettable stage shows, the band helped redefine what a rock performance could be.

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SLADE

Slade captured the loud, rebellious spirit of glam rock. With stomping rhythms, sing-along anthems and unmistakable style, the band became one of the defining sounds of the era.

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FLASHBACK

⚡ Echoes from the Past⚡

Alice Cooper (June 4, 1973) “America’s Most Beautiful Demented Freak” – Rock Music Magazine (US)

A striking cover story and multi-page feature in Rock Music magazine portraying Alice Cooper as “America’s Most Beautiful Demented Freak,” capturing the shock-rock icon at the peak of his theatrical and controversial early 1970s fame. PUBLICATION Publication: Rock Music Date: June 4, 1973 Country: United States Section / Pages: Front Cover + Multi-page Feature (pp. 16–17) Title: Alice Cooper: America’s Most Beautiful Demented Freak THE STORY The issue features a bold, close-u

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Hello (June 11, 1976) “Love Stealer” – 7" Single UK

Artist: Hello Label: Bell Records Date: June 11, 1976 Catalogue: BELL 1482 Format: 7" Single Country: UK A-Side: “Love Stealer” Written by: Phil Wainman / Richard Myhill Produced by: Phil Wainman B-Side: “Out of Our Heads” Written by: C. Allen / J. Allen Produced by: Phil Wainman INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS Germany – Bell (1976) Australia – Bell (1976) France – Bell (1976) Netherlands – Bell (1976) PERSONNEL Phil Wainman – Producer THE STORY “Love Stealer” was a 1976 single by

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Jun 11, 1976

T. Rex (June 11, 1976) “I Love To Boogie” – 7" Single UK

Label: T. Rex / EMI Date: June 11, 1976 Catalogue: MARC 14 Format: 7" Single Country: UK A-Side: “I Love To Boogie” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Marc Bolan B-Side: “Baby Boomerang” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Tony Visconti (credited to Marc Bolan on release) TRACK LIST Side A I Love To Boogie Side B Baby Boomerang (from the LP The Slider) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS UK Promo 7" (Demonstration Record, blue label with “NOT FOR SALE”) Label: T. Rex Country: Denma

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Jun 11, 1976

Tyrannosaurus Rex (June 11, 1968) – BBC Top Gear Session

Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took recorded a wonderful session at BBC Studio 1, 201 Piccadilly, London for John Peel’s Top Gear. The beautifully intimate recordings (with chat) included: "Stacey Grove" "One Inch Rock" "Salamanda Palaganda" "Eastern Spell" "Wind Quartets" First broadcast on July 14th and August 25th 1968, these tracks perfectly capture Tyrannosaurus Rex in their early psychedelic folk-hippie prime — gentle, mystical, and full of charm .A lovely early document