📰 Porno Storm Over Faces Poster Pictures - Article : Dec. 1971
- Faces
- Dec 25, 1971
- 2 min read
A lively New Musical Express news/feature page covering the controversy surrounding an explicit poster for The Faces’ upcoming tour, alongside other stories including the “Turner Trauma” involving Tina Turner and various music scene updates.
The Faces spark a porno storm — explicit tour posters cause outrage and debate in the music press.
New Musical Express
Date: December 25, 1971
Length: 5 min read
📰 Key Highlights
• Controversy over The Faces’ risqué tour poster featuring explicit imagery
• Public and press reactions to the poster’s content and its impact on the band’s image
• Debate on whether the poster was a clever publicity stunt or a step too far
• Additional coverage of Tina Turner-related stories (“The Turner Trauma”)
• Snapshot of the music scene in late 1971, including tour news and industry gossip
📰 Overview
Published on December 25, 1971, this NME page captures the provocative side of early-70s rock marketing, with The Faces’ controversial poster generating significant media attention and discussion.
📰 Source Details
Publication / Venue: New Musical Express
Date: December 25, 1971
Format: News / Controversy feature
Provenance Notes: Original 1971 NME Christmas week edition page.
📰 The Story
The main story focuses on the backlash against The Faces’ tour poster, which featured provocative imagery that some viewed as pornographic. The article explores reactions from the public, promoters, and the band’s management, while also covering related music news including developments around Tina Turner. It reflects the era’s tension between rock ‘n’ roll rebellion and mainstream sensibilities.
📰 Visual Archive
Black-and-white newsprint layout with multiple articles, headlines including “PORNO STORM OVER FACES POSTER PICTURES” and “THE TURNER TRAUMA…”, accompanied by small photographs and typical 1971 NME typography.
📰 Related
For more similar posts, check out the tags at the bottom of the page.
📰 Closing Notes
This December 1971 NME page perfectly illustrates the boundary-pushing spirit of early-70s rock — The Faces’ provocative poster stirring up a “porno storm” while the music scene continued to challenge social norms and generate headlines.
📝 Copyright Notice
All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.
Comments