Stardom Is A Curse, Man!
Sarah Glascock
What is the first thing that pops into your head when you hear “1970s rock scene?” You’re
probably thinking about how good the music was or perhaps the legendary parties that
occurred. However, many are too blinded by nostalgia to discuss the grooming, statutory
rape and drug abuse that too often occurred in private.
In my project, the toxicity behind the scenes becomes the focus. Through the story of the
fictional band “Underground Underground” you will see just how venomous that side of rock
was. Furthermore, you’ll explore a different reality in which these celebrities were actually
held accountable. This project takes the form of a retrospective, digital article 50 years
after the story takes place and with visual artifacts displaying what once was. Using both
creative and visual storytelling, through both written word and design, you will find that
fame is indeed a curse. And through the nostalgic eyes of the narrator, and the presence
of the influential Layla Evans, you will truly see how much struggle is within stardom and
the hidden darkness there is behind the scenes.
