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Flo & Eddie (March 31, 1973) “Catch Us If You Can” Tour Advertisement – Billboard Magazine

Writer: 1973
1973
Mar 30, 1973
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The March 31, 1973 edition of Billboard magazine features a full-page promotional advertisement for Flo & Eddie (Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan) on tour with the Alice Cooper Show, promoting their single “Afterglow” and upcoming live dates.


Publication: Billboard

Date: March 31, 1973

Country: United States

Location: USA

Section: Advertising / Tour Promotion

THE STORY

The fun, cartoon-style advert shows Flo & Eddie in a playful train window pose with the tagline “Catch Us If You Can.” It lists an extensive US tour schedule supporting Alice Cooper and promotes their new single “Afterglow” from the Reprise Records album.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Flo & Eddie (formerly of The Turtles) were a popular live act in the early 1970s, known for their high-energy performances and humor. This tour with Alice Cooper placed them in the midst of the glam and rock theatre scene that T. Rex was also part of during the same period.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Tour & single promotion

Era: 1973 (Early 70s Rock / Glam era) Tone: Playful, promotional, fun Photography: Humorous black & white photo of Flo & Eddie

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • Large stylized “Flo & Eddie” logo

  • Playful photo of the duo leaning out of a train window

  • Full list of 1973 US tour dates with Alice Cooper

  • Promotion for the single “Afterglow” on Reprise Records

RELATED MATERIAL

  • April 7, 1973 Popswop Marc Bolan cover

  • April 14, 1973 Sounds “Born to Boogie” film advert

For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES

  • Billboard, March 31, 1973

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