This original April 13 1972 edition of Rolling Stone magazine issue number 106 captures the definitive spirit of the early seventies counterculture with its distinctive newspaper style format and iconic black and white cover photography. The issue features a significant profile of Pete Seeger as a guerrilla minstrel alongside a deep dive into the bizarre ballad of Todd Rundgren and a look at Aretha Franklin in Watts.

Hunter S Thompson contributes his signature gonzo journalism with the feature Fear and Loathing in Florida which catalogues the foibles of the 1972 election campaign while further articles explore the California marijuana initiative and the arts of sensual massage. Photographed by Robert Foothorap the cover image and internal editorial content serve as a vital time capsule for music historians and collectors of vintage rock media. This volume remains a sought after piece of memorabilia reflecting the transition from sixties folk roots to the experimental rock and soul movements that defined the era.