New Musical Express singles column reviewing T. Rex’s “Jeepster” alongside Deep Purple’s “Fireball,” capturing the simultaneous rise of glam rock and hard rock in the UK singles scene. Publication: New Musical Express Date: November 6, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Singles Review THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Review of T. Rex’s “Jeepster” as the next major single from Electric Warrior. The writer praises the signature Rex sound — bouncy beat, jangling backing,

Disc feature highlighting Marc Bolan and T. Rex headlining the Weeley Festival, cementing their status as one of Britain’s hottest live acts of 1971. Publication: Disc Date: August 28, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Festival Preview / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan and T. Rex top the bill at the Weeley Festival, one of the year’s major outdoor events. The article celebrates the band’s growing live reputation and positions Bolan as one of the bi

New Musical Express cover story celebrating T. Rex’s explosive rise and comparing the fan hysteria to the height of Beatlemania. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 7, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover Story / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Major coverage of T. Rex’s rapid ascent to pop stardom, drawing direct comparisons to the early days of The Beatles. The article highlights the massive crowds, screaming fans, and the band’s chart dominanc

A local news article reporting that T.Rex’s upcoming concert at Trentham Gardens has completely sold out, highlighting the band’s explosive popularity in the summer of 1971. PUBLICATION: Evening Sentinel Date: June 23, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News / Pop Music Column Title: T. Rex are Packed! for Trentham concert THE STORY The piece announces that T.Rex’s show at Trentham Gardens on Sunday, August 22nd has sold out rapidly. It mentions the band’s recent

The June 23, 1971 edition of the Evening Sentinel announces that T. Rex will perform at Trentham Gardens (The Place) in August. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: June 23, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Location: Stoke-on-Trent / Trentham Section: Pop Spot column (Entertainment News) THE STORY The article reports strong interest in T. Rex’s upcoming concert at Trentham Gardens, noting the band’s recent commercial breakthrough. It includes a photograph of Marc Bolan and band me

A promotional advertisement from the June 5, 1971 issue of Record Mirror highlighting the latest edition of the popular monthly songbook magazine WORDS – The Record Song Book. The ad promotes its content of hit song lyrics and features a striking black & white photo of T. Rex (Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn) labelled as “SUPER STARS”. Publication: Record Mirror Date: June 5, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-page advertisement Title: “WORDS getting aro- und” / “g

In early 1971, as T. Rex’s fame accelerated, Marc Bolan drew a firm line: fans came first. The Sheffield Fiesta cancellation wasn’t a stunt — it was a statement of principle.

A burst of nostalgia, a flash of rock ’n’ roll energy, and a single destined to reshape the charts — “Hot Love” arrives with irresistible momentum.

New Musical Express year-end poll analysis highlighting T. Rex and Rod Stewart as the dominant forces of 1971, signalling a generational shift in British pop. Publication: New Musical Express Date: 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Poll Survey / Year-End Review THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The 1971 NME Pop Poll reveals T. Rex and Rod Stewart as the standout acts of the year. Marc Bolan wins the Best World Vocal Group category with T. Rex, while Stewart tops the New

Melody Maker cover story celebrating Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s explosive rise as glam rock’s ultimate scream-age idols during their imperial phase. Publication: Melody Maker Date: November 20, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover Story / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS High-energy coverage of Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s rapid ascent to the top of British pop. The article highlights their shift from underground favourites to mainstream chart dominators, their dynami