Smash Hits

 
 

Smash Hits Magazine

 

  • Article Title

  • Magazine

  • Country

  • Issue

  • Date

  • Pages

  • Do These Guys Think They’re Elvis?

  • Smash Hits Magazine

  • USA

  • Vol. 5 No. 10

  • November 1988

  • 22-23

The 12-string bass is mentioned in a two-page article about Cheap Trick:

Smash Hits Magazine - UK

An unrelated magazine called Smash Hits was a British music magazine aimed at young adults that ran from 1978 to 2006. Originally published monthly, it was soon being issued every two weeks. A USA-licensed version of this magazine appeared in the 1980’s and was titled Star Hits.

Nick Lowe and his song lyrics in Smash Hits, September 20, 1979 issue.

Nick Lowe and his song lyrics in Smash Hits, September 20, 1979 issue.

In 1979 Nick Lowe and his Transparent Red Hamer B8S 8-string bass were pictured in two issues, including a full page color photo on the back cover.

Nick Lowe on the back cover of Smash Hits, October 18, 1979 issue.

Nick Lowe on the back cover of Smash Hits, October 18, 1979 issue.