Rick Wayne – Vintage Body Building Magazines

BOB’S SONG

InterviewsAugust 14, 2025186Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rick Wayne puts pen to paper to tell how Bob Birdsong converted from Hollywood Hustler to Born Again Christian. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #46 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #47 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #48 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #49 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981)

The Face of Bodybuilding is Fat- Free

InterviewsAugust 10, 2025110Views 0Likes 0Comments

The face of a superstar bodybuilder bears scares of hours of torture sessions in the gym and years of total commitment to become a champion. Another great article by Rick Wayne. Source: Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #182 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #183 - Muscle & Fitness (July 1981) Page #184 - Muscle…

Weider is a Trip

InterviewsJuly 15, 2025153Views 0Likes 0Comments

A must read for all! Rick Wayne pens this article in 1975 for Muscle Mag International. It is a marvellous read that is set around Wayne's first visit to Weider's Southern Californian offices. The article, amongst other things, focuses on his early dealing with Joe and the Weider organisation. The article was…

Fore-warned is Fore-armed says Rick Wayne

TrainingMarch 27, 2025457Views 1Like 0Comments

Rick Wayne pens one of his earlier articles and provides us with an instructional article outlining a routine to build a set of impressive arms. Source: Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #19 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #20 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #21 - Peak Muscle Maker Vol.1 No.7 Page #22 -…

The Man Behind the Title Rick Wayne

InterviewsMarch 20, 2025466Views 0Likes 0Comments

A magnificent editorial by Dianne Bennett in 1969 on Rick Wayne. At the time Rick was often misunderstood for a trio of characteristics - big mouth, big arms and big head! However, this was far from the truth (with the exception of the big arms) and Dianne dispels these misconceptions in this classic piece of…

On The America Trail

InterviewsFebruary 16, 2025217Views 0Likes 0Comments

Another Great article by Rick Wayne. Enjoy the read! Source: Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #40 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #41 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #115 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979) Page #117 - Joe Weiders Muscle (November 1979)

Before and After Ricky Wayne

InterviewsJanuary 2, 2025382Views 0Likes 0Comments

A short but excellent article on Rick Wayne. Source: MuscleMag International (May 1985) Page #57 - MuscleMag International (May 1985)

Wilkosz Calm and Regal In Victory

InterviewsNovember 1, 2024343Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rick Wayne provides insight into Jusup Wilkosz the 1980 Pro Mr Universe. A great read! Source: Muscle & Fitness (April 1981) Page #6 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #7 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #132 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #133 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #135 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981) Page #139 -Muscle& Fitness (Apr 1981)

Now Mike Mentzer Focuses On Mr Olympia 1979

InterviewsOctober 10, 2024724Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rick Wayne shares Gold's Gym Locker Room banter between Mike Mentzer, Danny Padilla and Bill Grant as they discuss a number of their contest results. The discussion was undertaken just a week out from Mike Mentzer's 1978 Mr Universe victory. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #26 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #27…

“I Feel Like Bodybuilding’s Jackie Robinson”

InterviewsOctober 9, 2024441Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rick Wayne sits down with Chris Dickerson and discusses his victory in the 1970 AAU Mr America. Chris would be the first black man to win the event. Rick Wayne does a great job in this classic interview and thus makes it a must read for all! Source: Muscle & Fitness (October 1981) Page #52…

Meet England’s Newest Star: Brian Eastman

InterviewsOctober 4, 2024464Views 0Likes 0Comments

Rick Wayne introduces Brian Eastman England's newest Muscle Star. Source: Muscle Builder / Power (December 1968) Page #22 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #23 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #24 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #25 - Muscle Builder / Power (Dec 1968) Page #67 - Muscle Builder / Power…

Bodybuilding’s Mr Blue Eyes Sings The Blues

InterviewsOctober 4, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Rick Wayne Pens an article on Mike Katz and his encounters with Ken Waller as well as a lot more. A great read for fans of Mike Katz! Source: Muscle Builder / Power (July 1979) Page #6 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #7 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #8 -Muscle Bulilder Power (Jul 1979) Page #95…

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BOB’S SONG

The Face of Bodybuilding is Fat- Free

Weider is a Trip

Fore-warned is Fore-armed says Rick Wayne

The Man Behind the Title Rick Wayne

On The America Trail

Before and After Ricky Wayne

Wilkosz Calm and Regal In Victory

Now Mike Mentzer Focuses On Mr Olympia 1979

“I Feel Like Bodybuilding’s Jackie Robinson”

Meet England’s Newest Star: Brian Eastman

Bodybuilding’s Mr Blue Eyes Sings The Blues

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