Rod Stewart (August 2, 1975) – “Dublin: Rod Faces the Music” Cover & Feature – New Musical Express

Aug 2, 1975

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The 2 August 1975 issue of New Musical Express features Rod Stewart on the cover and a multi-page report on his press conference and interview in Dublin under the heading “Dublin: Rod Faces the Music.”

Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 2, 1975

Country: United Kingdom

The cover shows Rod Stewart smiling amid a crowd of fans and well-wishers. Inside, the feature recounts his arrival in Dublin with Britt Ekland, the chaotic press conference that followed, and his responses to questions about tax, his relationship, the Faces, and his new album Atlantic Crossing. Stewart discusses his reluctance to sit still for interviews, his views on the music business, and the challenges of balancing personal and professional life. Additional pages continue the conversation and include further photographs of Stewart and Ekland.

CONTEXT AND NOTES The coverage centres on Stewart’s visit to Ireland and the intense media attention surrounding him at the time, capturing both the public frenzy and his own candid remarks.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Cover feature and interview Era: 1975 (Atlantic Crossing era) Tone: Reportorial, lively Photography: Cover photo of Stewart with fans; interior shots including Stewart and Britt Ekland

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Cover photograph of Rod Stewart surrounded by fans
Headline “DUBLIN: ROD FACES THE MUSIC”
Detailed account of the Dublin press conference and interview
Discussion of Atlantic Crossing, tax issues and personal life

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