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Slade's Crazee Christmas Conquest
The week December 3 - 9 December 1972, Slade’s Slayed? entered the Official Albums Chart at No. 5 — the beginning of an unstoppable 25-week run that saw it hit No. 1 for three weeks (January 13, January 27, and February 3, 1973).
The week December 3 - 9 December 1972, Slade’s Slayed? entered the Official Albums Chart at No. 5 — the beginning of an unstoppable 25-week run that saw it hit No. 1 for three weeks (January 13, January 27, and February 3, 1973).
December 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Slade's Crazee Christmas Conquest
The week December 3 - 9 December 1972, Slade’s Slayed? entered the Official Albums Chart at No. 5 — the beginning of an unstoppable 25-week run that saw it hit No. 1 for three weeks (January 13, January 27, and February 3, 1973).
The week December 3 - 9 December 1972, Slade’s Slayed? entered the Official Albums Chart at No. 5 — the beginning of an unstoppable 25-week run that saw it hit No. 1 for three weeks (January 13, January 27, and February 3, 1973).
Award Winners for 1975 Article: 1974
Elton sweeps the board – the rocket man crowned king of rock for ’75! three-page feature in Circus Magazine, December 1, 1974..
Elton sweeps the board – the rocket man crowned king of rock for ’75! three-page feature in Circus Magazine, December 1, 1974..
December 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Award Winners for 1975 Article: 1974
Elton sweeps the board – the rocket man crowned king of rock for ’75! three-page feature in Circus Magazine, December 1, 1974..
Elton sweeps the board – the rocket man crowned king of rock for ’75! three-page feature in Circus Magazine, December 1, 1974..
Alice Cooper: Tales From the Inside 🧵
The Marvel Premiere 50 issue, titled "Alice Cooper: From the Inside," is a notable comic book adaptation tied to Alice Cooper’s 1978 concept album From the Inside. Below a detailed overview based on available information.
The Marvel Premiere 50 issue, titled "Alice Cooper: From the Inside," is a notable comic book adaptation tied to Alice Cooper’s 1978 concept album From the Inside. Below a detailed overview based on available information.
December 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Alice Cooper: Tales From the Inside 🧵
The Marvel Premiere 50 issue, titled "Alice Cooper: From the Inside," is a notable comic book adaptation tied to Alice Cooper’s 1978 concept album From the Inside. Below a detailed overview based on available information.
The Marvel Premiere 50 issue, titled "Alice Cooper: From the Inside," is a notable comic book adaptation tied to Alice Cooper’s 1978 concept album From the Inside. Below a detailed overview based on available information.
Alice Cooper on Tour Advert: 1971
(in December)
1-New York-Academy of Music
3-New Orleans-Municipal Auditorium
5-Baton Rouge-Independence Hall/Independence Hotel
8-Columbus-Ohio Theatre
10-Indianapolis-Coliseum
11-Dayton-Dayton Hare Arena...
New Single:
UNDER MY WHEELS
WB-7529 Warner Bros.
(in December)
1-New York-Academy of Music
3-New Orleans-Municipal Auditorium
5-Baton Rouge-Independence Hall/Independence Hotel
8-Columbus-Ohio Theatre
10-Indianapolis-Coliseum
11-Dayton-Dayton Hare Arena...
New Single:
UNDER MY WHEELS
WB-7529 Warner Bros.
December 10, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Alice Cooper on Tour Advert: 1971
(in December)
1-New York-Academy of Music
3-New Orleans-Municipal Auditorium
5-Baton Rouge-Independence Hall/Independence Hotel
8-Columbus-Ohio Theatre
10-Indianapolis-Coliseum
11-Dayton-Dayton Hare Arena...
New Single:
UNDER MY WHEELS
WB-7529 Warner Bros.
(in December)
1-New York-Academy of Music
3-New Orleans-Municipal Auditorium
5-Baton Rouge-Independence Hall/Independence Hotel
8-Columbus-Ohio Theatre
10-Indianapolis-Coliseum
11-Dayton-Dayton Hare Arena...
New Single:
UNDER MY WHEELS
WB-7529 Warner Bros.
A Blackfoot Sue New Entry
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK December 10, 1972 on Jam Records, Blackfoot Sue’s “Sing Don’t Speak” — entered the BBC Official Singles Chart on the week of December 10-16, 1972, peaking at No. 36 for 5 weeks.
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK December 10, 1972 on Jam Records, Blackfoot Sue’s “Sing Don’t Speak” — entered the BBC Official Singles Chart on the week of December 10-16, 1972, peaking at No. 36 for 5 weeks.
December 10, 2025 at 8:21 PM
A Blackfoot Sue New Entry
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK December 10, 1972 on Jam Records, Blackfoot Sue’s “Sing Don’t Speak” — entered the BBC Official Singles Chart on the week of December 10-16, 1972, peaking at No. 36 for 5 weeks.
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK December 10, 1972 on Jam Records, Blackfoot Sue’s “Sing Don’t Speak” — entered the BBC Official Singles Chart on the week of December 10-16, 1972, peaking at No. 36 for 5 weeks.
Faces First Two Albums Reissued:
Dec 10, 1971
Rod & the boys raid the vaults – First Step and Long Player back just in time for the Nod!
Dec 10, 1971
Rod & the boys raid the vaults – First Step and Long Player back just in time for the Nod!
December 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Faces First Two Albums Reissued:
Dec 10, 1971
Rod & the boys raid the vaults – First Step and Long Player back just in time for the Nod!
Dec 10, 1971
Rod & the boys raid the vaults – First Step and Long Player back just in time for the Nod!
A Nod's as Good as a Wink... to a Blind Horse Album: 1971
Faces’ A Nod’s as Good as a Wink... to a Blind Horse was released in the UK by Warner Bros. Records (catalog number K 56006) on December 10, 1971, following its US release on November 23, 1971.
Faces’ A Nod’s as Good as a Wink... to a Blind Horse was released in the UK by Warner Bros. Records (catalog number K 56006) on December 10, 1971, following its US release on November 23, 1971.
December 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
A Nod's as Good as a Wink... to a Blind Horse Album: 1971
Faces’ A Nod’s as Good as a Wink... to a Blind Horse was released in the UK by Warner Bros. Records (catalog number K 56006) on December 10, 1971, following its US release on November 23, 1971.
Faces’ A Nod’s as Good as a Wink... to a Blind Horse was released in the UK by Warner Bros. Records (catalog number K 56006) on December 10, 1971, following its US release on November 23, 1971.
Alice Cooper Horror Cover & Feature: 1975
English Translation German Original
Welcome to his nightmare – Alice takes over Pop with blood, boas, and total terror!
Alice Cooper’s Horror Cover & Five-Page Feature, published in Pop magazine on December 10, 1975.
English Translation German Original
Welcome to his nightmare – Alice takes over Pop with blood, boas, and total terror!
Alice Cooper’s Horror Cover & Five-Page Feature, published in Pop magazine on December 10, 1975.
December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Alice Cooper Horror Cover & Feature: 1975
English Translation German Original
Welcome to his nightmare – Alice takes over Pop with blood, boas, and total terror!
Alice Cooper’s Horror Cover & Five-Page Feature, published in Pop magazine on December 10, 1975.
English Translation German Original
Welcome to his nightmare – Alice takes over Pop with blood, boas, and total terror!
Alice Cooper’s Horror Cover & Five-Page Feature, published in Pop magazine on December 10, 1975.
Alice Cooper Horror Cover & Feature: 1975
German Original
Welcome to his nightmare – Alice takes over Pop with blood, boas, and total terror!
Alice Cooper’s Horror Cover & Five-Page Feature, published in Pop magazine on December 10, 1975.
German Original
Welcome to his nightmare – Alice takes over Pop with blood, boas, and total terror!
Alice Cooper’s Horror Cover & Five-Page Feature, published in Pop magazine on December 10, 1975.
December 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Alice Cooper Horror Cover & Feature: 1975
German Original
Welcome to his nightmare – Alice takes over Pop with blood, boas, and total terror!
Alice Cooper’s Horror Cover & Five-Page Feature, published in Pop magazine on December 10, 1975.
German Original
Welcome to his nightmare – Alice takes over Pop with blood, boas, and total terror!
Alice Cooper’s Horror Cover & Five-Page Feature, published in Pop magazine on December 10, 1975.
Rock 'N' Role Reversal Review: 1983
Bowie swaps genders and blows minds – NME's Garden of Eden
one-page video review in New Musical Express, December 10, 1983
Bowie swaps genders and blows minds – NME's Garden of Eden
one-page video review in New Musical Express, December 10, 1983
December 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Rock 'N' Role Reversal Review: 1983
Bowie swaps genders and blows minds – NME's Garden of Eden
one-page video review in New Musical Express, December 10, 1983
Bowie swaps genders and blows minds – NME's Garden of Eden
one-page video review in New Musical Express, December 10, 1983
Popfoto Suzi Quatro Cover: 1973
Suzi storms Germany – leather queen rules the teen mags!
Suzi Quatro on the cover of Popfoto magazine December 10, (No. 25/73), 1973 – white leather jumpsuit, bass slung low, and that killer glare. Inside: posters of Suzi, Jürgen Marcus, and Ten Years After.
Suzi storms Germany – leather queen rules the teen mags!
Suzi Quatro on the cover of Popfoto magazine December 10, (No. 25/73), 1973 – white leather jumpsuit, bass slung low, and that killer glare. Inside: posters of Suzi, Jürgen Marcus, and Ten Years After.
December 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Popfoto Suzi Quatro Cover: 1973
Suzi storms Germany – leather queen rules the teen mags!
Suzi Quatro on the cover of Popfoto magazine December 10, (No. 25/73), 1973 – white leather jumpsuit, bass slung low, and that killer glare. Inside: posters of Suzi, Jürgen Marcus, and Ten Years After.
Suzi storms Germany – leather queen rules the teen mags!
Suzi Quatro on the cover of Popfoto magazine December 10, (No. 25/73), 1973 – white leather jumpsuit, bass slung low, and that killer glare. Inside: posters of Suzi, Jürgen Marcus, and Ten Years After.
A Millionaire Waltz Glam Opera
Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 10, 1976, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMTC 104 / 0C 066-98 485), Queen’s A Day At The Races — their fifth studio album — was the sequel to A Night At The Opera.
Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 10, 1976, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMTC 104 / 0C 066-98 485), Queen’s A Day At The Races — their fifth studio album — was the sequel to A Night At The Opera.
December 10, 2025 at 10:42 AM
A Millionaire Waltz Glam Opera
Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 10, 1976, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMTC 104 / 0C 066-98 485), Queen’s A Day At The Races — their fifth studio album — was the sequel to A Night At The Opera.
Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 10, 1976, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMTC 104 / 0C 066-98 485), Queen’s A Day At The Races — their fifth studio album — was the sequel to A Night At The Opera.
Framed Advert: 1972
A Sensational Alex Harvey Band Vertigo Assault
Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Record Mirror’s full-page advert screamed FRAMED — The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s debut album on Vertigo (6360 081). Quoting Melody Maker: “... the Alex Harvey Band are going to be big.”
A Sensational Alex Harvey Band Vertigo Assault
Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Record Mirror’s full-page advert screamed FRAMED — The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s debut album on Vertigo (6360 081). Quoting Melody Maker: “... the Alex Harvey Band are going to be big.”
December 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Framed Advert: 1972
A Sensational Alex Harvey Band Vertigo Assault
Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Record Mirror’s full-page advert screamed FRAMED — The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s debut album on Vertigo (6360 081). Quoting Melody Maker: “... the Alex Harvey Band are going to be big.”
A Sensational Alex Harvey Band Vertigo Assault
Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Record Mirror’s full-page advert screamed FRAMED — The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s debut album on Vertigo (6360 081). Quoting Melody Maker: “... the Alex Harvey Band are going to be big.”
My Ding-A-Ling Single: 1972
Record Mirror / BBC UK Top 50 Singles Chart
A My Ding-A-Ling Xmas No. 1 Freeze
Published in Record Mirror on December 9, 1972, this official Record Mirror / BBC Top 50 singles chart shows Chuck Berry – My Ding-A-Ling holding the No. 1 spot for the fourth consecutive week
Record Mirror / BBC UK Top 50 Singles Chart
A My Ding-A-Ling Xmas No. 1 Freeze
Published in Record Mirror on December 9, 1972, this official Record Mirror / BBC Top 50 singles chart shows Chuck Berry – My Ding-A-Ling holding the No. 1 spot for the fourth consecutive week
December 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
My Ding-A-Ling Single: 1972
Record Mirror / BBC UK Top 50 Singles Chart
A My Ding-A-Ling Xmas No. 1 Freeze
Published in Record Mirror on December 9, 1972, this official Record Mirror / BBC Top 50 singles chart shows Chuck Berry – My Ding-A-Ling holding the No. 1 spot for the fourth consecutive week
Record Mirror / BBC UK Top 50 Singles Chart
A My Ding-A-Ling Xmas No. 1 Freeze
Published in Record Mirror on December 9, 1972, this official Record Mirror / BBC Top 50 singles chart shows Chuck Berry – My Ding-A-Ling holding the No. 1 spot for the fourth consecutive week
From The Inside Advert: 1978
A Melody Maker Asylum Escape
Published in the UK on December 9, 1978, Melody Maker’s full-page advert “GETTING INTO GETTING OUT” unveiled Alice Cooper’s From The Inside — his post-rehab concept album with lyrics by Bernie Taupin.
A Melody Maker Asylum Escape
Published in the UK on December 9, 1978, Melody Maker’s full-page advert “GETTING INTO GETTING OUT” unveiled Alice Cooper’s From The Inside — his post-rehab concept album with lyrics by Bernie Taupin.
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
From The Inside Advert: 1978
A Melody Maker Asylum Escape
Published in the UK on December 9, 1978, Melody Maker’s full-page advert “GETTING INTO GETTING OUT” unveiled Alice Cooper’s From The Inside — his post-rehab concept album with lyrics by Bernie Taupin.
A Melody Maker Asylum Escape
Published in the UK on December 9, 1978, Melody Maker’s full-page advert “GETTING INTO GETTING OUT” unveiled Alice Cooper’s From The Inside — his post-rehab concept album with lyrics by Bernie Taupin.
Literally Peter Skellern Article: 1972
Record Mirror, December 9, 1972
Record Mirror, December 9, 1972
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Literally Peter Skellern Article: 1972
Record Mirror, December 9, 1972
Record Mirror, December 9, 1972
In Conversation Cover Feature: 1972
A Veronica Dave Hill Spotlight
Published on December 9, 1972, Veronica Magazine’s cover and four-page feature “Slade In Conversation” spotlighted guitarist Dave Hill — the flamboyant “Silent Knight” of Slade.
A Veronica Dave Hill Spotlight
Published on December 9, 1972, Veronica Magazine’s cover and four-page feature “Slade In Conversation” spotlighted guitarist Dave Hill — the flamboyant “Silent Knight” of Slade.
December 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
In Conversation Cover Feature: 1972
A Veronica Dave Hill Spotlight
Published on December 9, 1972, Veronica Magazine’s cover and four-page feature “Slade In Conversation” spotlighted guitarist Dave Hill — the flamboyant “Silent Knight” of Slade.
A Veronica Dave Hill Spotlight
Published on December 9, 1972, Veronica Magazine’s cover and four-page feature “Slade In Conversation” spotlighted guitarist Dave Hill — the flamboyant “Silent Knight” of Slade.
Freddie Forever Article: 1992
One year on – the world still weeps at Garden Lodge gates
Freddie Forever, a one-page tribute in Bravo magazine, December 9, 1992.
On the first anniversary of Freddie Mercury’s death (November 24, 1992), fans from across the globe gathered at 1 Logan Place, London.
One year on – the world still weeps at Garden Lodge gates
Freddie Forever, a one-page tribute in Bravo magazine, December 9, 1992.
On the first anniversary of Freddie Mercury’s death (November 24, 1992), fans from across the globe gathered at 1 Logan Place, London.
December 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Freddie Forever Article: 1992
One year on – the world still weeps at Garden Lodge gates
Freddie Forever, a one-page tribute in Bravo magazine, December 9, 1992.
On the first anniversary of Freddie Mercury’s death (November 24, 1992), fans from across the globe gathered at 1 Logan Place, London.
One year on – the world still weeps at Garden Lodge gates
Freddie Forever, a one-page tribute in Bravo magazine, December 9, 1992.
On the first anniversary of Freddie Mercury’s death (November 24, 1992), fans from across the globe gathered at 1 Logan Place, London.
The Mirror Of The Decadent Feature
four-pages in Veronica Magazine, December 9, 1972.
Translated if any one wants original text is on the website
ALICE COOPER
HOT CONCERT
four-pages in Veronica Magazine, December 9, 1972.
Translated if any one wants original text is on the website
ALICE COOPER
HOT CONCERT
December 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The Mirror Of The Decadent Feature
four-pages in Veronica Magazine, December 9, 1972.
Translated if any one wants original text is on the website
ALICE COOPER
HOT CONCERT
four-pages in Veronica Magazine, December 9, 1972.
Translated if any one wants original text is on the website
ALICE COOPER
HOT CONCERT
Faces Sold Out Advert: 1972
A 1972 UK Tour Victory Lap
Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Melody Maker’s full-page advert proudly declared the entire Faces 1972 UK tour SOLD-OUT — every date from Dundee to Manchester gone in record time.
Were you at one of the sold-out shows?
A 1972 UK Tour Victory Lap
Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Melody Maker’s full-page advert proudly declared the entire Faces 1972 UK tour SOLD-OUT — every date from Dundee to Manchester gone in record time.
Were you at one of the sold-out shows?
December 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Faces Sold Out Advert: 1972
A 1972 UK Tour Victory Lap
Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Melody Maker’s full-page advert proudly declared the entire Faces 1972 UK tour SOLD-OUT — every date from Dundee to Manchester gone in record time.
Were you at one of the sold-out shows?
A 1972 UK Tour Victory Lap
Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Melody Maker’s full-page advert proudly declared the entire Faces 1972 UK tour SOLD-OUT — every date from Dundee to Manchester gone in record time.
Were you at one of the sold-out shows?
David Bowie:
Just a Gigolo – When He’s He’s Bad, He’s Bad Article: 1978
Melody Maker, December 9, 1978
Just a Gigolo – When He’s He’s Bad, He’s Bad Article: 1978
Melody Maker, December 9, 1978
December 9, 2025 at 8:52 AM
David Bowie:
Just a Gigolo – When He’s He’s Bad, He’s Bad Article: 1978
Melody Maker, December 9, 1978
Just a Gigolo – When He’s He’s Bad, He’s Bad Article: 1978
Melody Maker, December 9, 1978
New York Dolls three pages Rock Scene magazine December 1973
December 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
New York Dolls three pages Rock Scene magazine December 1973
Flash Gordon (Original SoundtracK) Album: 1980
A Hawkmen Arena Rock Odyssey
Released as a vinyl LP and TC in the UK on December 8, 1980, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMC 3351 / OC 062-64 203), Queen’s Flash Gordon (Original Soundtrack Music) — the score to the cult film — was their ninth studio album.
A Hawkmen Arena Rock Odyssey
Released as a vinyl LP and TC in the UK on December 8, 1980, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMC 3351 / OC 062-64 203), Queen’s Flash Gordon (Original Soundtrack Music) — the score to the cult film — was their ninth studio album.
December 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Flash Gordon (Original SoundtracK) Album: 1980
A Hawkmen Arena Rock Odyssey
Released as a vinyl LP and TC in the UK on December 8, 1980, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMC 3351 / OC 062-64 203), Queen’s Flash Gordon (Original Soundtrack Music) — the score to the cult film — was their ninth studio album.
A Hawkmen Arena Rock Odyssey
Released as a vinyl LP and TC in the UK on December 8, 1980, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMC 3351 / OC 062-64 203), Queen’s Flash Gordon (Original Soundtrack Music) — the score to the cult film — was their ninth studio album.
David Bowie on the Silver Screen cover and five-pages
Creem Magazine December 1975
Creem Magazine December 1975
December 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
David Bowie on the Silver Screen cover and five-pages
Creem Magazine December 1975
Creem Magazine December 1975
Record Mirror Charts the week of December 4, 1971.
December 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Record Mirror Charts the week of December 4, 1971.