🎼 Lace and Whiskey – Album Alice Cooper 📆 Apr 15, 1977 Lace and Whiskey, marked a dramatic stylistic shift as Alice stepped away from his sinister shock‑rock persona and adopted the character of Maurice Escargot — a hard‑drinking, comedic private investigator inspired by Inspector Clouseau.

📰 Bad Girl – Advert: 📅April 15, 1978 Cherry Vanilla’s Bad Girl appeared as a one‑page advert in New Musical Express on promoting the former Bowie publicist’s debut album during the height of the UK punk and new‑wave explosion. 🗞️New Musical Express

David Bowie 📅Apr 15, 1978 David Bowie’s White Light, White Heat, White Magic appeared as a cover and one‑page feature in Record Mirror on April 15, 1978, capturing Bowie in the midst of the Isolar II / “Heroes” era.

📰 Marc – Full Page Advert: T.Rex 📅Apr 15, 1978 A stark, reverent memorial advertisement presenting Marc Bolan not as a glam icon in motion, but as a figure frozen in legacy. The tone is solemn, archival, and unmistakably posthumous. 🗞 Record Mirror

📰 The Master of Fantasy‑Article : Alice Cooper Group 🗞️ Sounds 📆 April 14, 1973 A vivid, theatrical dispatch from Detroit capturing Alice Cooper at the height of his shock‑rock powers, framed through Rob Mackie’s sharp reportage and Sounds’ gritty, energetic layout. Alice Cooper’s world of bad taste

📰 New Bowie LP Due 
David Bowie NME (New Musical Express) 📆 April 1979 A concise 1979 news clipping announcing David Bowie’s forthcoming album, with early working titles and details of its Berlin Trilogy conclusion. The Thin White Duke, deep in his experimental phase.

🎼 California Man – Single The Move 📆 April 14, 1972 A high‑energy rock ’n’ roll pastiche from Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne, “California Man” arrived as The Move’s final official single — a last burst of glam‑era exuberance before the group’s transition into the Electric Light Orchestra.

🎬 That’ll Be The Day #DavidEssex #RingoStarr 🗞 Sounds 📅 Date: April 14, 1973 A bold, cinematic burst of early‑70s nostalgia, this half‑page advert captures the youthful energy and rock ’n’ roll mythology surrounding That’ll Be The Day. Illustrated portraits and sepia tones evoke a world of music…

🎼 Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide ⭐️ BOWIE 📅 April 13, 1974
This striking full-page advert in the New Musical Express promoted David Bowie’s single “Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide” — the dramatic closing track from the Ziggy Stardust album.

🗞 New Musical Express 📅 Date: 13 April 1974 ⭐️ Mick Ronson A stark, monochrome burst of mid‑70s glam energy, this full‑page NME advert captures Mick Ronson at the height of his post‑Spiders ascent. The image radiates the cool, sculpted confidence of an artist stepping into his own spotlight.

🎼 Ooh La La – Album: 📆 Apr 13, 1973 Ooh La La arrived as the Faces last great burst of swaggering, ragged, soulful rock and roll. Recorded at Olympic Studios and produced by Glyn Johns, the album captured the group at a moment of transition, with Ronnie Lane increasingly stepping forward.

⚡️Aladdin Sane, arrived at the height of Ziggy‑mania a record written on the road, shaped by America, and sharpened by the pressures of sudden superstardom. Often described by Bowie as “Ziggy goes to America,” the album captured a fragmentation, speed and excess of his 1972–73 US touring experience.

📆 April 1974 🗞️ Circus magazine Mick Ronson 3 page feature

📰 Alice & His Guillotine - Article: 📅Apr 12, 1973 A high‑voltage dispatch from the front lines of early‑’70s shock‑rock, capturing Alice Cooper’s most ambitious American tour as it thundered across the country Rolling Stone Date: April 12, 1973

🎼Slaughter On 10th Avenue – Single: 
Mick Ronson’s first solo single arrived on 11 April 1974, taken from his debut album of the same name. Issued while Ronson was still closely associated with the Spiders From Mars legacy, the single showcased his orchestral flair, arranging skill.

🎼 Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide – Single 
David Bowie April 11, 1974 Originally issued as the closing track on my The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972), “Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide” returned in April 1974 when RCA, eager for new material, pulled it from the Ziggy catalogue.

Mick Ronson appeared on The Old Grey Whistle Test on April 11, 1975. This was during an episode (Season 4, Episode 27) where he performed tracks “Play Don’t Worry” and “Angel #9”. The show was broadcast on BBC Television, hosted by Bob Harris, and also featured other acts

🗞 QUEEN NEWS — Queen II RETURNS TO THE TOP 10 Queen’s 1974 album Queen II is officially a UK bestseller again. The newly remixed & expanded edition has debuted at No. 6 on the Official Albums Sales Chart — and it didn’t stop there. It also entered at No. 6 on the Vinyl Albums Chart.

🗞 Ten years on, the band that lit up Glastonbury 2000 will reunite for Bowie: Live on the Loch — a two‑night charity celebration at Cameron House, Loch Lomond. Earl Slick, Mike Garson, Gail Ann Dorsey, Mark Plati and Sterling Campbell come together again, supporting Save The Children.

🔘 Elton John – Album: 📅Released on April 10, 1970 The album arrived in a matte textured gatefold sleeve and featured translucent dark red/purple vinyl when held to strong light — a characteristic of Tranco Limited’s pressing formula. Produced by Gus Dudgeon and recorded at Trident Studios.

🔘 Slade - Nobody’s Fool 📅 April 9, 1976 🔘 Released by Polydor (2058 716) in the UK and paired with “L.A. Jinx”. Although it did not enter the UK Singles Chart, it did reach No. 3 on the UK Star Breakers Chart. Two UK pressing variants were issued, both housed in a standard Polydor company sleeve

📰 Iggy Pop - The Idiot Album Advert: 🗞 Melody Maker 📅 April 9, 1977 A stark, monochrome advertisement cuts through the pages of Melody Maker, announcing Iggy Pop’s rebirth with a cold, modernist edge. A single pose, repeated twice, becomes a manifesto of restraint and reinvention.

🔘 Queen II - Album: Queen's second album marked a dramatic leap in ambition, theatricality, and sonic identity. Built around a dual-side concept - "Side White" and “Side Black" Released on April 9 1974 by Elektra Records (EKS-75082) on the US,. Label: Elektra

🔘 17‑11‑70 – Album: Released on April 9, 1971 by DJM Records (DJLPS 414), the album marked Elton’s first official live release. Produced by Gus Dudgeon, it showcased extended improvisations, rock‑and‑roll medleys. 🔘 Chart Performance UK — Official Albums Chart Peak Position: 20 Total Weeks: 4

📀 COMING 24 APRIL 2026 Alice Cooper’s A Paranormal Evening Live At The Olympia Paris finally gets the treatment it deserves — standalone Blu‑ray (4029759215721) and DVD (4029759215738) editions. Full concert. Full theatrics. Full HD.

📆 April 8, 1972 Melody Maker BLIND DATE with Steve Currie Steve Currie, smartly suited, quietly spoken young bass guitarist with Marc Bolan, is a pleasant and intelligent chap who digs motor-cycles. During his Blind Date session he guessed only Humble Pie’s offering. “I’m nervous,”.

📅 April 8, 1977 Alvin Stardust released the single “Growin’ Up” / “A Hobo’s Life”. A surprise detour into American heartland rock, Stardust covered Bruce Springsteen’s 1973 track from Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J., paired with his own self-penned B-side.

📰 MELODY MAKER – April 7, 1973 FACES – “Ooh La La” Album Advertisement A early-70s rock promotion, this full-page advert frames Ooh La La as both spectacle and celebration. Its ornate archway and feather-trimmed imagery evoke a world where music, mischief, and performance blur into one.

📰 ROLLING STONE – April 7, 1977 Iggy Pop – “The Idiot” Tour Advertisement A stark, high-impact burst of late-70s rock iconography, this Rolling Stone page captures Iggy Pop at the moment he reinvented himself. The imagery is lean, angular, and electric — a perfect match for the album it promotes.

📰 POPSWOP – April 7, 1973 Cover Star: MARC BOLAN of T.REX A vibrant burst of early-70s teen-pop energy, this POPSWOP cover captures the colour, glamour, and excitement of the era’s youth culture. The glossy stage-shot of Marc Bolan radiates charisma and movement.

📰 ELTON JOHN – “Rocket Man” UK Single 📰 Released: 7 April 1972 (DJM Records, DJX 501) The maxi-single that helped launch one of Elton’s all-time signature songs. Paired with two deep cuts on the B-side — “Holiday Inn” and “Goodbye” — this 7" vinyl dropped in the UK and quickly became a glam-era

📰 SUZI QUATRO – April 6, 1974 📰 “You’ve got to go out there and fight!” In a fiery interview with Andy Blackford in DISC magazine, leather-clad rock queen Suzi Quatro laid down the law for anyone wanting to make it as a pop star. She wasn’t being aggressive… yet. But her message was crystal clear:

📰 SLADE SHOCK – April 6, 1974 “We won’t make any money out of this tour” says Noddy Holder. In a brutally honest interview with Rosalind Russell in DISC magazine, revealed their next British tour (starting April 19 in Bradford) was basically going to be a labour of love.

📅 April 6, 1973 Barry Blue released his breakthrough hit “Dancin’ (On a Saturday Night)” / “New Day” on Bell Records (BELL 1295). A sparkling slice of bubble-glam pop co-written with Lynsey de Paul, the track was packed with irresistible hooks, handclaps, and pure dancefloor energy.

📅 April 6, 1974 This full-page advert in Disc magazine promoted Mud’s new single “The Cat Crept In” on RAK Records (RAK 170). Featuring a bold black-and-white band portrait with playful cat graphics and a full list of tour dates, the striking ad captured Mud at the height of their glam success.

📅 April 6, 1974 This wild half-page feature in Disc magazine was headlined “Crocodile Dan and other tales” and featured a lively, mischievous interview with Alex Harvey of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Surrounded by a striking collage of Harvey’s expressive faces.

📅 April 6 1973 David Bowie released the single “Drive-In Saturday” A shimmering retro-futurist glam masterpiece blending 1950s doo-wop nostalgia with dystopian sci-fi imagery, it was the second UK single from Aladdin Sane. The track became one of Bowie’s biggest hits of 1973, reaching the Top 3.

📅 April 5, 1971 Mungo Jerry’s Electronically Tested entered the UK Albums Chart this week as a new entry at No. 25. The album included “In The Summertime and “Baby Jump” it peaked at No. 14 during an 8-week run on the chart. #MungoJerry #ElectronicallyTested #UKAlbumsChart #OnThisDay

📅 April 5, 1975 This one-page advert appeared in the New Musical Express promoting David Bowie’s new “plastic soul” album Young Americans. Featuring the striking cover image and the bold tagline “DAVID BOWIE’S NEW SOUL ALBUM: YOUNG AMERICANS IS OUT NOW,”.

📅 April 1973 This striking 4-page feature in Circus magazine celebrated Alice Cooper and the band as “Billion Dollar Babies Come Of Age.” Knee-deep in a pile of one million dollars in cash, a mascara-streaked Alice grinned with the heavily made-up “baby” on his lap…

📅 April 5, 1974 Sparks released their breakthrough single “This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us” The explosive, theatrical art-rock classic, written by Ron Mael, shot to No. 2 on the UK chart

📅 April 4, 1975 Suzi Quatro released the single “I Bit Off More Than I Could Chew”. A fierce, riff-driven glam rocker written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, the track,a funk-edged sound and was taken from her album Your Mamma Won’t Like Me. It reached No. 53 in the UK and No. 34 in Germany.

📅 April 4, 1975 Ian Hunter released his debut solo single “Once Bitten Twice Shy” / “3,000 Miles From Here”. co-produced and arranged by Mick Ronson, the track perfectly launched Hunter’s solo career with its wry lyrics and strutting piano riff, peaking at No. 14 in the UK.