Elton's Cover Star Article : 1973 Elton shines on the front page – the piano man in full rocket glory! Music Star, December 22, 1973. More Elton cover conquests added weekly.

Truck Off Advert: 1973 Bolan revs up for the road – Truck Off tour blasts off! Melody Maker, December 22, 1973. More T.Rex tour thunder added weekly

Bangs and Whimpers Article: 1979 Bowie’s Berlin trilogy finale – Lodger gets the MM treatment! Melody Maker, December 22, 1979. More Bowie Berlin-era insights added weekly

Christmas TOTP Performances: 1972 Bolan brings double glam gold to the BBC Christmas specials! T. Rex’s recorded performances of Metal Guru and Telegram Sam for the Christmas editions of Top of the Pops on December 21, 1972. Metal Guru was broadcast on December 25 and Telegram Sam on December 27.

Welcome To My Nightmare Tour & Book: 1975 Alice’s solo nightmare rolls out – guillotines, giant spiders, and a whole new band! 🧵

Alvin Stardust Album: 1974 Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 21, 1974, on Magnet Records. Produced by Peter Shelley with musical direction/arrangements by John Fiddy, this 11-track set, peaked at No. 37 on the Official Albums Chart for 3 weeks.

The rise to fame of a 1972 Super Star - in words and Pictures A Melody Maker Special - page 4

David's a Music Star Portrait : 1974 Essex storms the pages – the echoey heart-throb gets the full star treatment!one-page portrait in Music Star, December 21, 1974. More Essex glamour shots added weekly.

The Secret Life Cover : 1974 Sparks invade teen mags – the Mael brothers’ weird world hits the front page! Mirabelle, December 21, 1974. More Sparks oddities added weekly

The King of Glam Article: 1991 Long live the Electric Warrior – Goldmine crowns Bolan forever! Marc Bolan’s The King of Glam: Long Live Marc Bolan, a cover and fourteen-page tribute article in Goldmine, December 20, 1991. read the whole article here www.glamslamescape.com/post/decembe...

Muscle Of Love Advert : 1973 Alice Cooper Group flexes one last group-era punch – the billion-dollar babies go out swinging! Rolling Stone magazine, December 20, 1973.

Rock Stars & Family's Article: Behind the glam – meet the mums, dads, and siblings of your wildest idols! Marc Bolan defines the sound of T. Rex. He sings, plays guitar, composes, and writes the lyrics. He's a heartthrob.

Christmas TOTP Specials: 1971 Marc & Elton team up for Glam’s ultimate Christmas piano party! T. Rex recorded performances of “Hot Love” (broadcast December 25) and “Get It On” – with special guest Elton John on piano (broadcast December 27) – for the Christmas Top of the Pops on December 20, 1971.

The Solo Bryan Article : 1976 Ferry steps out alone – Roxy’s crooner goes suave and sophisticated! Roxy Music’s The Solo Bryan, a four-page article in Hit Parader magazine, December 1976. More Roxy side-projects added weekly. 🧵1/4

Sequel Sessions: 1965 The teenage Bolan returns to the studio with Jim Economides and Mike Leander to record four tracks as a sequel to “The Wizard” on December 20, 1965. Tracks: “Rings of Fortune,” “A Song for a Soldier,” “Highways,” and “Reality.”

I love this Wombles review from the American rock magazine Circus.

Steve Harley exclusive interview and color photo, plus a chance to win one of 20 Cockney Rebel albums! On the Ball with Malcolm MacDonald. Look-in: Junior TV Times, Issue 49, week ending December 14, 1974 — out every Thursday for just 6p. Black Arrow pin-up and TV feature.

Suzi Quatro, Sparks, T.Rex and The Wombles! Circus Magazine, December 1974. 🧵1/2

Christmas Supersonic Performance: Bolan brings the boogie to Christmas TV – glam’s festive finale! T. Rex performed a short three-song set at the Christmas Supersonic, which was held at The Royal Theatre, Drury Lane, London, on December 19, 1976.

Can Alice Catch Up Article: 1978 Alice battles the disco era – can shock rock still scare the kids? Circus Magazine Cover & Four-Page Feature, December 19, 1978. 🧵1/2

Biggest Hits Album: 1972 A Glam-Pop Chinnichap Greatest Hits Released as a vinyl LP in the UK in December 1972, on RCA Victor (catalogue: SF 8316), The Sweet’s The Sweet's Biggest Hits was their first greatest hits compilation — gathering their 1971–1972 glam-pop smashes.

Tyrannosaurus Rex Highbury Gig: 1968 Bolan’s acoustic elves share the bill with psychedelic heavies – pure late-60s underground magic! Tyrannosaurus Rex played the Highbury Technical College Dance, London, England on December 18, 1968, with Elmer Gantry’s Velvet Opera, Heaven, and Coconut Mushroom.

Electric Warrior Starts Eight-Week T. Rex's album Electric Warrior started on run of eight consecutive weeks at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, on December 18, 1971 as part of an unbelievable 44 week run.

Queen Predicted Rise Article : 1974 POP calls it early – Queen storms the charts and stages! At the beginning of this year, POP magazine predicted a meteoric rise for the new English group Queen.

Wood 'N' Wizzard Article: 1973 Roy Wood races to finish the new Wizzard album – Christmas deadline looms! Wood 'N' Wizzard, a two-page article in Disc, December 8, 1973.

Solid Gold Easy Action Single Chart: 1972 On the Official Singles Chart 17 December 1972 - 23 December 1972, T.Rex’s Solid Gold Easy Action moved up one place to number 3, it entered the Chart at number 8 for the week of December 9–15, 1972, peaking at number 2 on January 6, 1973.

There's New Wave... Advert : 1977 Bowie drops the punk bombshell – “there’s old wave, there’s new wave… and there’s David Bowie”! There's Old Wave, There's New Wave... New Musical Express, 1977.

The Almighty Power of a Hit Record Article: 1970 PART:1 T.Rex’s The Almighty Power of a Hit Record article by Rob Partrido, published in Record Mirror on December 5, 1970, discussing Marc Bolan preparing for his second Top of the Pops appearance and the power of a hit record.

Stay with Me Single Chart: 1971 Rod & Ronnie's Rita One-Night Stand Faces’ "Stay with Me" entered the Official UK Singles Chart at number 44 for the week of December 12–18, 1971, peaking at number 6 on February 5, 1972, and charting for 14 weeks until March 18, 1972.

Alice Cooper: Tales From the Inside 🧵-1 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

Hunky Dory Album UK (1971) A Life On Mars Glam-Folk Masterpiece Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 17, 1971, on RCA Victor (catalogue: SF 8244 / LSP 4623), David Bowie’s Hunky Dory — his fourth studio album — was the breakthrough that introduced the world to Ziggy-era Bowie.

RCA Welcomes Bowie Back Advert: The Jean Genie storms the charts – RCA celebrates their returning superstar! David Bowie’s The Jean Genie, a one-page advert in Scrapbook, December 16, 1972. Bowie's current Hit Single "THE JEAN GENIE" RСA Records and Tapes

Not quite The Pyramids but next best thing @V_and_A #davidbowie #starman #heroes

Back Catalogue Advert : 1978 Bowie’s golden years in one glorious stack – from Space Oddity to Lodger! David Bowie’s Back Catalogue - One Man in His Time Plays Many Parts, three-page advert Melody Maker, December 16, 1978.

"You remember Trevor and Woody, don't you.. "And the rumour spread that I was ageing fast" David Bowie "Width Of A Circle." NO, NOT that fast, sweetheart. Why, a Philadelphia cop wouldn't even believe that you were over twenty-one.

December 16, 1972, this week saw Slade’s “Gudbuy T’ Jane” rise one spot to reach its peak at number 2 on the BBC Singles Chart. The track went on to spend a total of 13 weeks on the chart.

John, I'm Only Dancing (Again) Advert: 1979 A Disco Bowie Melody Maker Return Published in the UK on December 15, 1979, Melody Maker’s full-page advert promoted David Bowie’s “John, I’m Only Dancing (Again)” — the 1979 disco re-recording of his 1972 glam classic.

Faces Fans Mistreated Article: 1973 Rod & the boys’ rowdy rabble get rough treatment – fans fight back! Melody Maker, December 15, 1973

Released as a limited edition blue vinyl LP in the UK on December 15, 2016, on Easy Action Records (catalogue: EARS121), Marc Bolan’s Skycloaked Lord (...of Precious Light) was a collection of remastered acoustic solo recordings from Marc’s personal tapes — pre-recorded for US radio syndication.

Bowie Is in the Building! SNL Performance : 1979 Bowie storms Saturday Night Live – puppet bodies, giant suits, and pure art-rock chaos! Backed by Klaus Nomi and Joey Arias in avant-garde drag, Bowie performed three tracks from Lodger: MORE👇 www.glamslamescape.com/post/decembe...

Second Solid Gold Performance:1972 T.Rex's performance of "Solid Gold Easy Action" on BBC 1's "Top of the Pops" was broadcast for a second time on December 14, 1972.

Down Mexico Way Cover: 1974 Essex storms the front page – the echoey heart-throb rules the glam winter! Music Star Magazine, Cover December 14, 1974

BOWIE EUROPEAN TOUR UNIQUE PRESENTATION DAVID BOWIE will definitely tour Britain and Europe in British gigs, although he was not available this week for comment. the spring, he revealed in Philadelphia at the weekend… NME December 14, 1974

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.

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).

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?

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.

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.

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: