A Perth radio host has opened his extensive Rolling Stone magazine collection, revealing decades of music history. Dean Clairs, known for his work in radio, shared his collection as part of the Perth Collectors series.
Mr Clairs' love for music magazines began at age 18 while working his first radio job in Merredin, a Wheatbelt town in Western Australia. Without internet access, he relied on rock magazines, encyclopaedias, and newspapers to stay informed about the global music scene.
His collection includes star-studded editions featuring Men At Work, Paul Kelly, and Bob Dylan on the covers, as well as yearbooks and books containing every Rolling Stone cover ever published. Mr Clairs described the magazine as a source of music credibility and a touchstone in life.
He noted the cultural significance of Rolling Stone, calling it the 'Rock and Roll Bible' and emphasizing its role in providing depth to music knowledge on radio. The collection is the second installment in PerthNow's four-part Perth Collectors series, with new episodes released every Tuesday.
