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Glam Slam: Beginnings, Brilliance, and Beyond

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T. Rex: Great Hits Album (1973)
A Glam Rock Compilation Classic
T. Rex’s Great Hits LP, was released in the UK on October 19, 1973 on EMI Records (catalogue: BLN 5003). This 13-track compilation gathered Marc Bolan’s biggest glam rock anthems from 1971–1973.

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Glen Buxton: Lead Guitarist of the Original Alice Cooper Band
Buxton passed away on October 19, 1997, exactly 28 years ago from today (October 19, 2025, 09:41 AM BST). He died at age 49 from complications of viral pneumonia in a hospital in Clarion, Iowa.

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Mott the Hoople's “Saturday Gigs” was released on October 18, 1974, through CBS Records in the UK (S CBS 2754), the 7" single “Saturday Gigs” / “Medley: a) Jerkin’ Crocus b) Sucker c) Violence” marked the band’s final studio recording with frontman Ian Hunter.

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David Bowie’s "A Mothers Anguish", a one-page article in New Musical Express, October 18, 1975.

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Queen 2 page article in Bravo magazine October 18, 1976

That was one of the most thrilling rock shows of the year:
Queen conjure with sound and smoke!
Roger Raylor
It began like a Thousand and One Nights: Mysterious oriental sounds quietly penetrate the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre…

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Alice Cooper Group:
The Rocket Fuel Comes to Germany, a cover and two-page feature in Bravo Magazine, October 18, 1972.

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David Bowie: David Live Album (1974)
Bowie’s Theatrical Triumph
David Bowie’s David Live double LP, was released in the UK on October 18, 1974, on RCA Victor (catalogue: APL2 0771).

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Faces’ "Rod Looses Face", a one-page article in New Musical Express, October 18, 1975.

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Wizzard: Rattlesnake Roll Single (1975)
A Glam Farewell Single
Wizzard’s “Rattlesnake Roll” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 17, 1975, on Jet Records (catalogue: JET 758). Backed with “Can’t Help My Feelings,” this high-energy glam rock track, written and produced by Roy Wood.

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Alice Cooper Group:
‘Greatest Hits’ three-page article Circus magazine October 1974.

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Roxy Music’s “Roxy's Top Ten”,
a one-page thank you advert in Melody Maker magazine, October 13, 1973.

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Elton John’s A Single Man: A Bold New Chapter from 1978
In the whirlwind of the late 1970s, Elton John was navigating personal and professional reinvention. Released on October 16, 1978.
I recently watched the film Rocketman and WOW!
Taron Egerton nails it!
#Rocketman #EltonJohn #MovieNight

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Cockney Rebel’s "Sebastian", a one-page advert in Melody Maker, October 13, 1973

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David Bowie's Scary Monsters one-page advert in Rolling Stone, October 16, 1980.

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Suzi Quatro’s two page article translated from Rocky magazine

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Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel's "(I Believe) Love's a Prima Donna" b/w "Sidetrack 1" was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI Records (catalog number EMI 2539) on October 15, 1976.
This was the band's only single from their 1976 album Love's a Prima Donna.

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David Bowie’s one page advertisement for “Heroes” in Record Mirror, October 15, 1977.
Who is your ‘hero’ ?

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Just a quick thank you to everyone for following and leaving comments, they are truly appreciated.☮️

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Chart Performance
In the UK, "Lost Angels" failed to enter the Top 40.
Have you added this Sweet single to your vinyl rotation?
What's your favorite from their RCA period? Share in the comments!

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Sweet’s “Lost Angels” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 15, 1976, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RCA 2748). Backed with “Funk It Up,” this non-album release captured the glam rock band's evolving sound during a transitional phase, blending hard rock energy with pop sensibilities.

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Slade’s “My Baby Left Me / That's All Right” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 14, 1977, on Barn Records (catalogue: 2014 114). Backed with “O.H.M.S.,” this non-album release served as a tribute to Elvis Presley following his passing in August 1977.

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Rod Stewart's "Never a Dull Moment" remains at the number one position in the NME British album chart as published in New Musical Express, October 14, 1972.
Rod Stewart released Never a Dull Moment in July 1972, his fourth solo album, on Mercury Records.

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Steve Took’s "From Bolan Boogie to Gutter Rock", a two-page feature in New Musical Express, October 14, 1972.

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Slade’s "Slade Scrap Shows", a one-page article in New Musical Express, October 14, 1972.

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Alex Harvey’s "A Hard Road For Alex", a one-page article in New Musical Express, October 14, 1972.