Roy Wood (June 22, 1974) Music Star – Colour Feature
- Wizzard
- Jun 22, 1974
- 2 min read
The June 22, 1974 issue of Music Star magazine features a striking full-colour portrait of Roy Wood in his extravagant glam persona, showcasing his wild style and larger-than-life image.
Publication: Music Star
Date: June 22, 1974
Country: United Kingdom Location: London
Section: Colour Pin-Up / Photo Feature
THE STORY
This vibrant solo feature presents Roy Wood in full eccentric costume — complete with multi-coloured hair, elaborate face paint, plaid trousers, and a patchwork outfit — capturing his flamboyant artistic identity during the height of the glam rock era.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
By June 1974, Roy Wood (formerly of The Move and Wizzard) was known for his wildly creative and theatrical approach to music and fashion. This Music Star colour spread highlights the visual spectacle that defined British glam and teen music press coverage of the period.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Full-page colour solo portrait Era: 1974 (Glam Rock peak) Tone: Bold, theatrical, visually spectacular Photography: Large vibrant colour studio shot of Roy Wood in costume
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Large dramatic photo of Roy Wood with rainbow-coloured hair, star face paint, and wild outfit
Signature plaid trousers with white fur trim and bold patchwork top
Music Star logo with “ROY WOOD” text
Classic 1970s glam rock aesthetic against a simple coloured background
RELATED MATERIAL
This Roy Wood feature appears in the same June 22, 1974 issue of Music Star as the Brian Connolly cover, Freddie Mercury four-part series finale, Barry Blue 3-page spread, and Mott the Hoople group photo. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.
All magazine scans, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.
CONTEXT AND NOTES By June 1974, Roy Wood (formerly of The Move and Wizzard) was known for his wildly creative and theatrical approach to music and fashion. This Music Star colour spread highlights the visual spectacle that defined British glam and teen music press coverage of the period.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Full-page colour solo portrait Era: 1974 (Glam Rock peak) Tone: Bold, theatrical, visually spectacular Photography: Large vibrant colour studio shot of Roy Wood in costume
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Large dramatic photo of Roy Wood with rainbow-coloured hair, star face paint, and wild outfit
Signature plaid trousers with white fur trim and bold patchwork top
Music Star logo with “ROY WOOD” text
Classic 1970s glam rock aesthetic against a simple coloured background
RELATED MATERIAL This Roy Wood feature appears in the same June 22, 1974 issue of Music Star as the Brian Connolly cover, Freddie Mercury four-part series finale, Barry Blue 3-page spread, and Mott the Hoople group photo. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE All magazine scans, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.
Tags: Roy Wood, Roy Wood Scrapbook, Music Star, 1974, Glam Rock, UK Music Press, Wizzard
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