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

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,

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,

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 provocative full-page feature from New Musical Express dated May 22, 1971, questioning whether T. Rex had become “teenybop trash” amid their meteoric rise. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 22, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Article THE STORY The article debates T. Rex’s shift from underground folk-rock (as Tyrannosaurus Rex) to mainstream glam-pop success with hits like “Hot Love”. It includes fan letters, critical opini

A vintage NME page from March 1971 featuring a large black‑and‑white photograph of Marc Bolan playing electric guitar in a shimmering jacket. The headline reads “BOLAN the DEFIANT,” with two bold pull‑quotes flanking the image. The surrounding text forms a dense, columned article typical of early‑1970s music journalism.

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.

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

New Musical Express feature examining T. Rex’s transition from underground cult favourites to mainstream chart contenders following the success of “Ride a White Swan”. Publication: New Musical Express Date: December 19, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section: Feature / Interview THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan reflects on T. Rex’s rapid rise, the shift from underground credibility to pop success, and the changing music scene. The article questions whether T. Rex

New Musical Express front page advertisement for T. Rex’s triple “A” side stereo single featuring “Ride a White Swan”. Publication: New Musical Express Date: October 10, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section: Advertisement / Single Promotion THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Prominent advertisement for T. Rex’s new single “Ride a White Swan / Is It Love / Summertime Blues” on the Fly Records label (BUD 1). The ad highlights the release of this important single during T. Rex’s