Wizzard (July 13, 1974) "Whizzing Wood" – Music Star Magazine Cover

A vibrant and colourful Music Star magazine cover starring Roy Wood in full glam regalia with dramatic face paint, capturing him at the height of his flamboyant solo career following his time with The Move and Wizzard.

Publication: Music Star

Date: July 13, 1974

Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover Feature

THE STORY	WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
This eye-catching cover promotes Roy Wood as one of the most colourful and eccentric figures in British glam rock. The bold design and striking image highlight his larger-than-life persona, wild hair, and theatrical makeup, reflecting the fun, over-the-top spirit of the mid-1970s pop scene.	Full-colour magazine cover dominated by a close-up portrait of Roy Wood with green and pink hair, star face paint, and dramatic makeup. Bold headlines read “RACING ROD Whizzing Wood”, with additional teasers for “Offbeat Osmonds”, “Enjoyable Essex”, and “PLUS: SLADE NOSHING, WHAT MAKES HUD? AND ALL THE USUAL GREAT FEATURES!” Classic 1974 teen/pop magazine design.

CONTEXT AND NOTES	FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Published July 13, 1974, this cover appeared during Roy Wood’s highly visible solo and Wizzard period, when his extravagant image and eclectic musical style made him a staple of the British glam and pop press.	Event: Magazine cover feature Era: 1974 (Glam peak) Tone: Fun, colourful, celebratory Photography: Striking full-colour close-up portrait of Roy Wood RELATED MATERIAL: For other related posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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