Rex Gildo 1959

Singer-actor Rex Gildo on the cover of Bravo of 29 December 1959. Bravo is wishing you a fun new year.

May 1960 and 2026 be great years for you all!

Dschinghis Khan 1979

German novelty-disco act Dschinghis Khan on a centrespread poster in Bravo of 27 December 1979.

Farrah Fawcett-Majors 1979

Farrah Fawcett-Majors on a super-sized poster in Bravo of 27 December 1979.

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The Beatles 1979

The Beatles on a centrespread poster in Bravo of 27 December 1979.

Thom Pace 1979

Singer-songwriter Thom Pace on the back-cover of Bravo of 27 December 1979. He was having a hit with “Maybe”, the theme song of “Der Mann in den Bergen” (The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams).

Orlando Riva Sound 1979

Singer Sophia Reaney of German Euro-disco band Orlando Riva Sound on the cover of Bravo of 27 December 1979. Cultural appropriation wasn’t a thing yet…

A previous post on the band is this site’s most-searched item, for some reason. So for the fans, here’s the article in this issue.

Bay City Rollers 1977

MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYBODY!! Here are the Bay City Rollers in an obviously totally unstaged photo celebrating Christmas together in 1977.

Antje Geerk 1958

German actress Antje Geerk wishes you a Merry Christmas on the cover of Bravo of 16 December 1958.

Geerk’s film career lasted only from 1957-62, but the trained engineer continued acting on stage. Last time I looked, Geerk was still alive at the age of 87.

Santa Stars 1981

30 stars — including the mysterious fourth member of Motörhead — wish you a Merry Christmas in Bravo of 15 December 1981. Plus Shakin’ Stevens autograph card.

On TV 1981

The Christmas TV schedule in Bravo of 15 December 1981. Open image in a new tab/window for better readability.