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Born To Boogie Premiere
The film Born To Boogie premiered at Oscar's Cinema in Soho, London, England on December 14, 1972. Marc Bolan and T. Rex were present, along with Elton John and Ringo Starr.
The film Born To Boogie premiered at Oscar's Cinema in Soho, London, England on December 14, 1972. Marc Bolan and T. Rex were present, along with Elton John and Ringo Starr.
December 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Born To Boogie Premiere
The film Born To Boogie premiered at Oscar's Cinema in Soho, London, England on December 14, 1972. Marc Bolan and T. Rex were present, along with Elton John and Ringo Starr.
The film Born To Boogie premiered at Oscar's Cinema in Soho, London, England on December 14, 1972. Marc Bolan and T. Rex were present, along with Elton John and Ringo Starr.
John, I'm Only Dancing (Again) Single: 1979
A Disco-Glam Double Dancing Return
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 14, 1979, on RCA Records (catalogue: BOW 4 / PB 9482).
A Disco-Glam Double Dancing Return
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 14, 1979, on RCA Records (catalogue: BOW 4 / PB 9482).
December 14, 2025 at 9:57 AM
John, I'm Only Dancing (Again) Single: 1979
A Disco-Glam Double Dancing Return
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 14, 1979, on RCA Records (catalogue: BOW 4 / PB 9482).
A Disco-Glam Double Dancing Return
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 14, 1979, on RCA Records (catalogue: BOW 4 / PB 9482).
Sweet Slade T.Rex Bravo Cover: 1972
Germany crowns its glam gods – Sweet, Slade, Deep Purple, T.Rex battle for the giant poster throne!
Bravo magazine cover (No. 51, December 13, 1972) – plus Sweet, Slade, Deep Purple, T.Rex, and the ultimate fan vote: who’s your 1972 king of glam?
Germany crowns its glam gods – Sweet, Slade, Deep Purple, T.Rex battle for the giant poster throne!
Bravo magazine cover (No. 51, December 13, 1972) – plus Sweet, Slade, Deep Purple, T.Rex, and the ultimate fan vote: who’s your 1972 king of glam?
December 14, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Sweet Slade T.Rex Bravo Cover: 1972
Germany crowns its glam gods – Sweet, Slade, Deep Purple, T.Rex battle for the giant poster throne!
Bravo magazine cover (No. 51, December 13, 1972) – plus Sweet, Slade, Deep Purple, T.Rex, and the ultimate fan vote: who’s your 1972 king of glam?
Germany crowns its glam gods – Sweet, Slade, Deep Purple, T.Rex battle for the giant poster throne!
Bravo magazine cover (No. 51, December 13, 1972) – plus Sweet, Slade, Deep Purple, T.Rex, and the ultimate fan vote: who’s your 1972 king of glam?
Are You Ready To Rock Single: 1974
A Wizzard Glam-Rock Marathon
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 13, 1974, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 16497), Wizzard’s “Are You Ready To Rock” was Roy Wood’s high-energy glam-rock anthem.
A Wizzard Glam-Rock Marathon
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 13, 1974, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 16497), Wizzard’s “Are You Ready To Rock” was Roy Wood’s high-energy glam-rock anthem.
December 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Are You Ready To Rock Single: 1974
A Wizzard Glam-Rock Marathon
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 13, 1974, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 16497), Wizzard’s “Are You Ready To Rock” was Roy Wood’s high-energy glam-rock anthem.
A Wizzard Glam-Rock Marathon
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 13, 1974, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 16497), Wizzard’s “Are You Ready To Rock” was Roy Wood’s high-energy glam-rock anthem.
Ready, Steady, Go Go!: 1966
Marc Bolan’s second appearance on Ready, Steady, Go! at Studio One, Wembley, Middlesex, England, coincided with Jimi Hendrix’s debut on British television, broadcast on December 13, 1966, performing "Hippy Gumbo", originally scheduled for the previous week but cancelled.
Marc Bolan’s second appearance on Ready, Steady, Go! at Studio One, Wembley, Middlesex, England, coincided with Jimi Hendrix’s debut on British television, broadcast on December 13, 1966, performing "Hippy Gumbo", originally scheduled for the previous week but cancelled.
December 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Ready, Steady, Go Go!: 1966
Marc Bolan’s second appearance on Ready, Steady, Go! at Studio One, Wembley, Middlesex, England, coincided with Jimi Hendrix’s debut on British television, broadcast on December 13, 1966, performing "Hippy Gumbo", originally scheduled for the previous week but cancelled.
Marc Bolan’s second appearance on Ready, Steady, Go! at Studio One, Wembley, Middlesex, England, coincided with Jimi Hendrix’s debut on British television, broadcast on December 13, 1966, performing "Hippy Gumbo", originally scheduled for the previous week but cancelled.
Jeepster Alternative Version Single: 2019
A T. Rex 50th Anniversary Glam Vault Gem
Released as a limited edition 7-inch picture disc in the UK on December 13, 2019, on Easy Action Records (catalogue:
A T. Rex 50th Anniversary Glam Vault Gem
Released as a limited edition 7-inch picture disc in the UK on December 13, 2019, on Easy Action Records (catalogue:
December 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Jeepster Alternative Version Single: 2019
A T. Rex 50th Anniversary Glam Vault Gem
Released as a limited edition 7-inch picture disc in the UK on December 13, 2019, on Easy Action Records (catalogue:
A T. Rex 50th Anniversary Glam Vault Gem
Released as a limited edition 7-inch picture disc in the UK on December 13, 2019, on Easy Action Records (catalogue:
From Obscurity To Obscurity Article
Genesis go full prog-glam freakout – Circus dives deep into the fox-mask madness!
four-page feature in Circus Magazine, December 1, 1974.
Genesis go full prog-glam freakout – Circus dives deep into the fox-mask madness!
four-page feature in Circus Magazine, December 1, 1974.
December 13, 2025 at 6:53 AM
From Obscurity To Obscurity Article
Genesis go full prog-glam freakout – Circus dives deep into the fox-mask madness!
four-page feature in Circus Magazine, December 1, 1974.
Genesis go full prog-glam freakout – Circus dives deep into the fox-mask madness!
four-page feature in Circus Magazine, December 1, 1974.
Steve Currie Joins Article : 1970
T.Rex go electric – the bassman who made the boogie thunder arrives!
Melody Maker, December 12, 1970
T.Rex go electric – the bassman who made the boogie thunder arrives!
Melody Maker, December 12, 1970
December 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Steve Currie Joins Article : 1970
T.Rex go electric – the bassman who made the boogie thunder arrives!
Melody Maker, December 12, 1970
T.Rex go electric – the bassman who made the boogie thunder arrives!
Melody Maker, December 12, 1970
Rock Shimmies West Article: 1974
Alex Harvey’s vaudeville rock pirates invade America – Circus Raves goes wild!
Alex Harvey’s vaudeville rock pirates invade America – Circus Raves goes wild!
December 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Rock Shimmies West Article: 1974
Alex Harvey’s vaudeville rock pirates invade America – Circus Raves goes wild!
Alex Harvey’s vaudeville rock pirates invade America – Circus Raves goes wild!
Bolan brings the bop to Wiltshire – one night only! concert advert in Melody Maker, December 12, 1970.
December 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Bolan brings the bop to Wiltshire – one night only! concert advert in Melody Maker, December 12, 1970.
Alice Cooper Group: "Through The Looking Glass" Feature (1971)
six-page feature in Creem Magazine, December 1, 1971.
Behind him there is some object shrouded in a white cover. He rips the cover back revealing an electric chair with a dummy sprawled across it.
six-page feature in Creem Magazine, December 1, 1971.
Behind him there is some object shrouded in a white cover. He rips the cover back revealing an electric chair with a dummy sprawled across it.
December 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Alice Cooper Group: "Through The Looking Glass" Feature (1971)
six-page feature in Creem Magazine, December 1, 1971.
Behind him there is some object shrouded in a white cover. He rips the cover back revealing an electric chair with a dummy sprawled across it.
six-page feature in Creem Magazine, December 1, 1971.
Behind him there is some object shrouded in a white cover. He rips the cover back revealing an electric chair with a dummy sprawled across it.
Both Ends Burning Single: 1975
A Siren Live Glam Torch
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 12, 1975, on Island Records, Roxy Music’s “Both Ends Burning” was the second single from Siren. The A-side (studio, edited to 3:58) was backed with “For Your Pleasure” recorded live.
A Siren Live Glam Torch
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 12, 1975, on Island Records, Roxy Music’s “Both Ends Burning” was the second single from Siren. The A-side (studio, edited to 3:58) was backed with “For Your Pleasure” recorded live.
December 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Both Ends Burning Single: 1975
A Siren Live Glam Torch
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 12, 1975, on Island Records, Roxy Music’s “Both Ends Burning” was the second single from Siren. The A-side (studio, edited to 3:58) was backed with “For Your Pleasure” recorded live.
A Siren Live Glam Torch
Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 12, 1975, on Island Records, Roxy Music’s “Both Ends Burning” was the second single from Siren. The A-side (studio, edited to 3:58) was backed with “For Your Pleasure” recorded live.
The New Band Article: 1974
Bolan unveils the new T.Rex line-up – bigger, brasher, ready to conquer America!
Marc Bolan's new band - full-page feature in Bravo magazine, December 12, 1974.
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Bolan unveils the new T.Rex line-up – bigger, brasher, ready to conquer America!
Marc Bolan's new band - full-page feature in Bravo magazine, December 12, 1974.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The New Band Article: 1974
Bolan unveils the new T.Rex line-up – bigger, brasher, ready to conquer America!
Marc Bolan's new band - full-page feature in Bravo magazine, December 12, 1974.
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Bolan unveils the new T.Rex line-up – bigger, brasher, ready to conquer America!
Marc Bolan's new band - full-page feature in Bravo magazine, December 12, 1974.
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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.