Alexander James Harvey was a Scottish rock and blues musician. Although his career spanned almost three decades, he is best remembered as the frontman of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, with whom he built a reputation as an exciting live performer during the era of glam rock in the 1970s.

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Headlines from February 5, 1935

Skill Saves Archduke Albrecht From Death; Iceboat Makes Shore as Other Craft Is Lost

5 ALIBI WITNESSES FAIL TO APPEAR FOR DEFENSE; FRIENDS BACK HAUPTMANN; TRIAL IS INTERRUPTED

Better Juries, Fewer Exemptions Demanded by Judicial Council; Legislation Also Drafted to Bar Public Employes Who Get $6,000 a Year From Practicing Law or Acting as Receivers -- Reform of Referee System Also Asked.

Norris Postoffice Bill Aims at Farley; Would Remove Service From Politics

MACCRACKEN LOSES ON SENATE JAILING; Supreme Court Upholds Power of Congress to Punish Witness for Contempt.

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