News of the World billboard on Sunset Strip. Note amended artwork of the crowd. Of these billboards I think 10CC and Marvin Gaye work best (i.e. most eye catching) whereas the Rod Stewart and Cher ones are just ridiculous.
I always liked how the bearded guy's in the front look like Dave Grohl from Foo Fighters!
Holly2003 · Member since
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.
cobohall · Member since
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.
stevelondon20 · Member since
Really enjoyed this. Great to see the billboards of the time.
runner_70 · Member since
Cool
brENsKi · Member since
i think they look amazing. it's weird how something as simple as a billboard can look so good
Penetration_Guru · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]Holly2003 wrote:[/b]
ps is Roger's resemblance on the album artwork to Luke Skywalker a coincidence? Star wars was released before NotW. [/QUOTE]
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
