To me, what's really interesting about this is the amended and expanded artwork. In the article it suggests the long-haired additions were an attempt to reflect the potential audience for the album. I never considered that the original artwork was dated or place-specific, but maybe southern California at that time had its own fashion milieu. Definitely people identify more with others who resemble them than they do with those who don't. Anyway, I think it's cool and I've never seen the amended art before.
ps is Roger's resemblance on the album artwork to Luke Skywalker a coincidence? Star wars was released before NotW.
This is a really cool find. Interesting to see what the billboards were like at that time.
I think Roger's outfit is based on what he was wearing in the shows at that time. You get a good idea when he comes out front for '39.
Holly2003 wrote:
ps is Roger's resemblance on the album artwork to Luke Skywalker a coincidence? Star wars was released before NotW.
Was it released enough before to become a massive cultural phenomenon by the time Kelly Freas came to paint the picture?
I think it's a coincidence. Two blonde fellas drawn in a similar style