Category Archives: Glam

FIVE DOLLAR SHOES – Five Dollar Shoes – (Neighborhood Records) – 1972

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Franko

The only thing I knew about this group was the producer, Peter Schekeryk, who was married to and produced Melanie. Which also explains why Five Dollar Shoes were on Melanie's independent label, "Neighborhood Records". Accordingly, I expected them to sound … Continue reading →

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DAVID ESSEX – Hot Love – (Mercury) – 1980

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Franko

I have commented on a David Essex album in the past and I had this to say   I like David Essex. A dirty little secret? No !   Essex is one of the few contemporary artists I recollect liking … Continue reading →

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MICK RONSON – Slaughter on 10th Avenue – (RCA) – 1974

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Franko

what Frank is listening to #40 – MICK RONSON – Slaughter on 10th Avenue – (RCA) – 1974 Well of course I knew who Mick Ronson was … Bowie's guitarist and collaborator. I also have his 1975 album " Play … Continue reading →

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STRAPPS – Self Titled – (Harvest) – 1976

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Franko

 what Frank is listening to #24 – STRAPPS – Self Titled – (Harvest) – 1976 The art work on the front and back seemed to suggest this was hard rock. The band pic on the back indicated they were English … Continue reading →

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