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

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,

A bold, minimalist concert advertisement from Melody Maker dated 8 May 1971, announcing T. Rex’s major UK May Tour at the peak of their “Hot Love” success. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Melody Maker Date: May 8, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Tour Adverts / Page 28 Title: T. Rex – May Tour 1971 THE STORY This striking advert promotes the T. Rex May Tour presented by John & Tony Smith in association with E.G. Management. It lists thirteen major UK dates runnin