Think you know everything about Roxy Music? Think again.

This glam-rock trailblazer band, led by the enigmatic Bryan Ferry, has a treasure trove of secrets buried beneath their sequined suits and avant-garde soundscapes.

From bizarre studio rituals to unexpected celebrity connections, here are five mind-blowing Roxy Music secrets even the most die-hard fans might have missed.

1. Bryan Ferry’s Unlikely Day Job Before Fame

Before he was crooning “Love is the Drug,” Bryan Ferry was teaching pottery to schoolchildren.

Yes, you read that right—the suave frontman once molded clay for a living while dreaming of rock stardom.

Rumor has it he even named an early demo “Vase Expectations” as a cheeky nod to his past (though it never made the album).

2. The Album Cover That Almost Got Banned

Roxy Music’s self-titled debut album featured model Kari-Ann Muller in a sultry pose—but the original photo was far racier.

The band’s designer, Antony Price, later revealed that the shoot included topless outtakes, which the label swiftly vetoed.

Fun fact: Muller dated Mick Jagger shortly after, sparking rumors the Rolling Stones frontman was jealous of Ferry’s artistic vision.

3. Brian Eno’s Mysterious Exit

Eno’s departure after just two albums is legendary, but few know the bizarre straw that broke the camel’s back.

During a tense argument over guitar solos, Eno allegedly threw a wine bottle at Ferry—only for it to miraculously bounce off his shoulder without breaking.

“It was like a sign from the universe,” a crew member later joked. “Even physics wanted Eno out.”

4. The Hidden Beatles Connection

Roxy Music’s 1973 hit “Pyjamarama” was almost a very different song.

During recording, engineer John Punter played them an unreleased Beatles track—reportedly an early version of “Come Together”—that had been left in the studio.

Ferry loved the groove so much he briefly considered covering it, but ultimately stuck to his own material to avoid legal chaos.

5. Their Secret Disco Experiment

At the height of disco fever, Roxy Music secretly recorded a 12-minute funk track called “Dance Away (But Faster).”

Intended for a scrapped B-side, the tape was later destroyed in a studio flood—though insiders claim you can still hear its influence in the final version’s groove.

Bassist John Gustafson once quipped, “We were ahead of our time. Or maybe just very, very lost.”

So, did any of these secrets surprise you?

Roxy Music’s legacy is weirder and wilder than even their most devoted fans realize.

Next time you listen to “Avalon,” remember: behind every smooth synth line, there’s a story they almost didn’t want you to hear.