This Melody Maker full‑page advertisement from September 16 1972 announces the release of T. Rex’s new maxi‑single “Children of the Revolution.” The striking design features Marc Bolan in full glam‑rock glory, captured mid‑performance with his guitar, accompanied by bold red and black typography quoting the song’s opening lyrics. The advertisement promotes the single’s release on EMI (MARC 2), highlighting Bolan’s charismatic image and the rebellious spirit of the track. The

This Melody Maker competition notice from July  29, 1972 invites fans to win a special Marc Bolan badge celebrating the release of The Slider. The promotion captures the height of T. Rex mania, offering readers a chance to own a collectible featuring Bolan’s image and the imprint of his latest album. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 29 1972 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY The short feature announces a Melody Maker contest for Marc Bolan fans, with 250 badges awarded

This Melody Maker clipping from September 4 1971 features a striking monochrome photograph of Marc Bolan performing live, captured in the midst of his early‑1970s T. Rex era. The image, printed in halftone style, highlights Bolan’s distinctive curls and his close connection with the guitar — a defining symbol of his glam‑rock transformation. Publication: Melody Maker Date: 4 September 1971 Country: United Kingdom The photograph shows Bolan in a moment of concentration, his

This Melody Maker feature from August 1971, written by Chris Welch, profiles Marc Bolan at the height of his success with T. Rex. The article explores Bolan’s transformation from underground folk poet to chart‑topping glam‑rock star, capturing his reflections on fame, creativity, and the pressures of stardom. Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 28 1971 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Marc Time,” Chris Welch writes that “success and Mr Bolan has been a happy m

This Melody Maker news item from August 1971 announces the forthcoming release of T. Rex’s landmark album Electric Warrior. The brief feature outlines the record’s design, packaging, and tracklist, marking the arrival of what would become one of the defining albums of the glam‑rock era. Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 28 1971 Country: United Kingdom The article reveals that Electric Warrior was scheduled for release by Fly Records the following month. It describes th

This Melody Maker clipping from August 1971 announces the forthcoming release of T. Rex’s new album  Electric Warrior, detailing its design, tracklist, and special packaging. The short preview captures the anticipation surrounding Marc Bolan’s next major project at the height of his glam‑rock fame. Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 28 1971 Country: United Kingdom The article reveals that Electric Warrior would be released by Fly Records the following month. The sleeve

This Melody Maker festival poster from August 1971 advertises the Weeley Festival of Progressive Music, held near Clacton‑on‑Sea, Essex, over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The event featured an extraordinary lineup of British rock acts, with T. Rex headlining alongside The Faces and King Crimson, marking one of the most memorable open‑air festivals of the early 1970s. Publication: Melody Maker Date: 28 August 1971 Country: United Kingdom The poster promotes a charity‑fun