There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 22, 1972 “REXMANIA” Release Date: Week ending January 22, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Feature celebrating the explosion of T. Rex popularity, marking the start of “T.Rextasy”. Large photo and article on Marc Bolan and T. Rex performing at the Boston Gliderdrome. The piece highlights the intense fan hysteria, the band’s growing success in America, and the

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 15, 1972 NME Poll Winners Release Date: Week ending January 15, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Special poll results section celebrating the biggest winners of the year. T. Rex dominated the 1971 NME Readers Poll, winning the World Top Group title and displacing The Beatles. The article highlights their massive popularity surge during the glam rock explosion,

Sounds magazine promotional teaser for the second part of their in-depth T. Rex feature story, highlighting Marc Bolan during the height of T. Rextasy. Publication: Sounds Date: January 7, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Preview / Feature Promotion THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Prominent teaser for the continuation of Sounds magazine’s major feature on T. Rex. The ad builds anticipation for Part Two of “The T. Rex Story” at the peak of the band’s popularity. • Bold

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 1, 1972 “T. REX TOP YEAR’S CHART” Release Date: Week ending January 1, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Front page headline celebrating T. Rex’s dominant victory in the 1971 NME Points Championship. T. Rex scored a runaway win in the annual NME poll, amassing nearly 50 per cent more points than their nearest rivals. The article highlights their massive 1971 su

Melody Maker announces a special Christmas season of concerts at London’s new Rainbow Theatre, with T. Rex headlining on Boxing Day (December 26, 1971), Curved Air on December 23, and Yes on December 24. Publication: Melody Maker Date: Late December 1971 (announcing Christmas shows) Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Concert Announcement THE STORY The article promotes high-profile rock shows at the Rainbow Theatre over the festive period. T. Rex is conf

Disc & Music Echo Christmas cover insert announcing Marc Bolan’s solo contribution to a benefit album for the Glastonbury Fayre Festival, including the acoustic track “Sunken Rags” recorded at his home. Publication: Disc & Music Echo Date: December 25, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover News / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan will release solo material on a special benefit LP for the Glastonbury Fayre Festival to help repay debts from the previous

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