There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

New Musical Express news item announcing that Marc Bolan will contribute solo material to a special benefit album for the Glastonbury Fayre Festival, alongside confirmation of T. Rex’s upcoming January concert appearance. Publication: New Musical Express Date: December 25, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: News Item THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan will record solo tracks at home for a special benefit album supporting the Glastonbury Fayre Festival in June 197

Record Mirror news item reporting on rumors that T. Rex are close to signing a new deal with EMI for their own label, while also noting Marc Bolan’s solo contribution to a Glastonbury Fayre benefit album. Publication: Record Mirror Date: December 25, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: News / Industry Update THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Rumors suggest T. Rex will launch their own record label under the EMI banner in early 1972 after leaving Fly Records. Marc Bolan has

This candid New Musical Express feature captures Marc Bolan in the midst of full-blown T. Rextasy, reflecting on the overwhelming hysteria of sudden superstardom, the devotion of his fans, and his belief that fame was a cosmic destiny meant for him, as he navigates the chaos of the 1971 British tour with humour and self-awareness. Publication: New Musical Express Date: December 11, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Feature / Interview THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Mar

Record Mirror cover story announcing the controversial decision to ban T. Rex from performing at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall due to concerns over crowd control and safety. Publication: Record Mirror Date: December 4, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover News / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS T. Rex are officially banned from the Royal Albert Hall following concerns about crowd behaviour and potential damage at previous shows. The decision comes at the h

Record Mirror weekly chart highlighting T. Rex’s “Jeepster” at No. 3 and Electric Warrior at No. 5, capturing the band’s dominance during the peak of T. Rextasy. Publication: Record Mirror Date: December 4, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Weekly Singles & Albums Chart this chart captures the UK singles scene at the close of 1971 — a moment when glam was taking hold, novelty singles were thriving, and established stars like Tom Jones and Cliff Richard remained fixtures.

A detailed German-language feature exploring Marc Bolan’s journey from underground folk roots to glam rock superstardom, discussing his musical evolution, creative philosophy, and the cultural phenomenon of T. Rex. Publication: Pop Magazine Date: December 1971 Country: Germany Section: Cover Feature / Artist Profile THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Comprehensive profile of Marc Bolan tracing his path from childhood, early bands like John’s Children, and the formation of Tyra

Iconic full-colour poster featuring Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn of T. Rex, capturing the duo at the height of their early glam rock image with Bolan’s wild curls and distinctive style alongside Mickey on congas. Publication: Pop Magazine (Germany) Date: 1971 Country: Germany Section: Farb-Super-Poster / Pull-Out Poster THE POSTER VISUAL DETAILS Striking studio portrait of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn against a bright blue background. Marc, with his signature voluminous curly hai

Iconic colour poster of the original cosmic duo Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn, featured in Popfoto magazine during the height of T. Rextasy. Publication: Popfoto Magazine Date: December 1971 Country: Germany (Continental Europe) Section: Monthly Magazine Popfoto Poster THE POSTER VISUAL DETAILS Striking studio portrait of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn against a warm orange backdrop. Marc, with his signature wild curly hair, wears a black jacket over a red shirt and a silver neck

Melody Maker cover insert and one-page feature celebrating Marc Bolan’s transformation into a screaming, glitter-draped glam idol and the prophet of a new rock generation. Publication: Melody Maker Date: November 20, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover Story / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Detailed profile of Marc Bolan as the “Return of the Scream-Age Idol” and leader of a new generation. The piece explores his shift from acoustic folk to electric glam,

German magazine advertisement promoting T. Rex’s album Electric Warrior, the single “Get It On”, and highlighting the band’s rapid rise from underground obscurity to international chart success. Publication: German Music Magazine (Philips / Ariola Promotion) Date: 1971 Country: Germany Section: Album & Single Promotion THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Promotion for T. Rex’s new album Electric Warrior, composed and written by Marc Bolan. The advert celebrates the band’s break