Steve Priest, charismatic bass player and superb vocalist from arguably the best glam rock band in the world, The Sweet, passed away on 4th June aged 72 after a short illness. Known for his outrageous performances on Top of the Pops he delighted his fans, but was up there with the best when it... »
1970 CHRISTIE – Yellow River (1st week) MUNGO JERRY – In The Summertime (rest of the month) 1971 DAWN – Knock Three Times (1st and 2nd week) Middle Of The Road – Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep (3rd and 4th week) 1972 T.REX – Metal... »
Up until 1976, children’s TV had mainly been restricted to weekdays between 4.0 and 5.45pm. No one seemed to know what to broadcast on Saturday Mornings, apart from the... »
Although the market of today is awash with compilation albums, the Now That’s What I Call Music 27’s and the Dance Heat – The Second Fire types were in... »
Oh dear. In 1978, just as hair was getting shorter, punk/new wave fashion had taken over from the baggy trousers with 8 inch waistbands and platform shoes were back... »
