Local musician, Scott Perry, is no stranger to readers, watchers and listeners of the local media. Several articles have been written about Scott in local newspapers like the Floyd Press and Roanoke Times, he's appeared on local CBS affiliate WDBJ/Channel 7 and WBRA, the local PBS affiliate. His music can be heard on several local radio stations as well. However, Perry's appearance on the cover of "NRV Magazine" has caused some publicity he could probably do without.
"It just doesn't fit into our efforts to beautify and improve our downtown business scene," said one popular Blacksburg restaurateur who removed the publication from the waiting area of the eatery. "Too many diners were complaining that they lost their appetite after glancing at the cover."
Another business, a beauty salon, placed their copies of the magazine beneath decades old copies or "Redbook" and "Better Home and Gardens." "That guy needs some serious work," said the proprietor. "We might be able to help him, but we'd have to double our fees."
Many retailers continue to display the magazine, but do so face down. "Too many parents of small children were complaining that the cover 'creeped them out,'" said a garden shop owner. "Now we keep it face down next to the gargoyle display."
Karl Kazaks, who interviewed Perry states, "I didn't think he was that ugly...but it was really dark when I interviewed him." However, photographer Chuck Herron grumbled, "I broke two wide angle lenses photographing that bozo." When asked if he had to touch up the photos, Heron responded, "Photo shop can't help that guy!"
Those with strong constitutions and ten minutes to waste can view the cover and read the article by clicking here!
Editors Note: No picture appears with this post. Attempts to download the cover caused a total network meltdown and a blackout of the "Upper Simpsons" area of Check, VA.
