Glam Slam & Escape (Collective)

A Rock Anthem Revival Ian Hunter’s “Cleveland Rocks” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 2, 1979, on Chrysalis Records (catalogue: CHS 2390). Backed with “Bastard,” this high-energy rock anthem, written by Ian Hunter, was taken from from his fifth solo album, You're Never Alone With A Schizophrenic. Produced by Mick Ronson and Ian Hunter. The song celebrates the city of Cleveland, Ohio, highlighting its vibrant spirit, and is regarded as an unofficial anth

A Punk-Era Protest "Sign of the Times" is a song by the British rock band Slade, released in October 26, 1979 as the second single from the band's eighth studio album Return to Base. It was written by lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea, and produced by Slade. Background Having returned to the UK from the United States in 1976, Slade found themselves out-of-favour at the time of the UK's Punk rock explosion. The band's 1977 album Whatever Happened to Slade proved a

A Funk-Pop Prodigy's Breakthrough Prince’s Prince  was released as an LP album in the US by Warner Bros. Records (catalog number BSK 3366) on October 19, 1979, marking his second album, entirely written, arranged, composed, produced, and performed by Prince, with a UK release in November 1979.Overall, Prince was regarded as more diverse than For You (1978), and performed better critically and commercially. Reviewing in Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies

SPARKS’ “TRYOUTS FOR THE HUMAN RACE”: A SYNTH-POP GEM FROM 1979 In the ever-evolving world of synth-pop and new wave, Sparks—the eccentric duo of brothers Ron and Russell Mael—were at the forefront of electronic music’s evolution in the late 1970s. Released on October 19, 1979, through Virgin Records in the UK (VS 289), the 7" single “Tryouts for the Human Race” / “Tryouts for the Human Race (Long Version)” was taken from their groundbreaking eighth studio album, No. 1 in Hea

Suzi Quatro’s two-page article, published in Rocky magazine on October 15, 1979.

Rod's Chart-Topping Legacy Rod Stewart’s Greatest Hits Vol. 1 LP, was released in the UK on October 12, 1979, on Riva Records (catalogue: ROD TV 1). This 10-track compilation gathered Stewart’s biggest hits from 1971–1978, showcasing his transition from Faces frontman to solo pop-rock superstar. Produced by various collaborators including Tom Dowd and Stewart himself, the album highlighted his raspy vocals and versatile style, peaking at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart for five

A Rockabilly Romp Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 5, 1979, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 5001). Backed with “We Will Rock You,”. Written by Freddie Mercury in 1979, the track is included on their 1980 album "The Game" and also appears on the band's compilation album "Greatest Hits" in 1981. The song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart in 1979 and became the group's first number-one single on the Billboa

David Bowie, Iggy Pop’s "Bad Boys in Berlin," a four-page feature in Rolling Stone, October 4, 1979.

Slade's Return To Base was released as an LP album in the UK by Barn Records (Chas Chandler's indie label, catalog NARB 003 on October...

Marc Bolan’s Marc Lives On, a one-page and centerfold feature in Bravo Magazine, September 13, 1979 Marc lives on," grieving Bolan fans...