Amanda Lear 1977

Disco singer Amanda Lear on a single-page poster in Bravo of 24 February 1977.

Lear was controversial because of rumours that she was born as a boy in Hong Kong. She apparently helped to promote that rumour to gain publicity, but when she became famous, it was not quite the image she wanted to project. So she posed nude for photos (also published in Bravo). If she indeed had a sex change, then her doctors deserve a Nobel Prize.

Her life story is extraordinary. Read about it HERE.

This poster featured on the German cover of Lear’s 1977 LP I Am A Photograph (see below)

Charles Bronson 1977

Charles Bronson on a single-page poster in Bravo of 24 February 1977. Easy, laydees!

I am amazed to know that Bronson, who was born on 3 November 1921, was 55 or younger at the time this photo was taken, but looks 15 years older. People who are 55 today: Hugh Jackman, Josh Brolin, Sam Rockwell, Daniel Craig, Jason Bateman…

The lesson folks is to MOISTURISE!

Bravo 24 Feb 1977

German singer Jürgen Drews features on the cover of Bravo of 24 February 1977. That week 47 years ago, Germany’s youth read about:

• Pink Floyd’s German tour (nobody will beat their show this year, apparently)
• Amanda Lear: “Sweeter than honey”
• A visit to the Scottish estate of Bay City Rollers manager Tam Paton
• German teens who love “guest workers” from Italy (Bravo encourages openness)
• Rocker Peter Maffay now does “country-rock”
• West-Germany’s new “Ice Princess”, Dagmar Lurz
• Five reasons why the Scorpions do the best live show of all German bands
• Charles Bronson’s new film

Michael Schanze 1971

Schlager singer and entertainer Michael Schanze on a single-page poster in Bravo of 22 February 1971.

Philips ad 1971

A blazed-looking woman and record players in an advert for Philips in Bravo of 22 February 1971.

Eric Clapton 1971

Eric Clapton on the back-cover of Bravo of 22 February 1971. He has just formed his new group, Derek And The Dominos, who have released their double-album titled Layla.

Bravo Charts Feb. 1971

Readers’ charts in Bravo of 22 February 1971. It’s an eclectic affair: über-square Peter Alexander and Black Sabbath, Led Zep and Dawn, crooner Roy Black and Deep Purple…

Black Sabbath 1971

Black Sabbath on a centrespread poster in Bravo of 22 February 1971.

Romy Schneider 1971

Actress Romy Schneider on a single-page poster in Bravo of 22 February 1971.

George Harrison 1971

George Harrison on the cover of Bravo of 22 February 1971.