Disco 45 magazine cover and centrespread celebrating T. Rex as “1971’s Top Group”, featuring a large smiling portrait of Marc Bolan and a heart-shaped inset photo. Publication: Disco 45 Date: January 19721 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover + Centrespread Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Cover and centrespread honouring T. Rex as the standout act of 1971. The magazine celebrates their chart dominance with hits like “Hot Love”, “Get It On”, and the success of E

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 29, 1972 “WIN 500 T. REX SINGLES” Release Date: Week ending January 29, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Prominent competition box on the front cover offering readers the chance to win 500 T. Rex singles. At the height of T. Rex-mania, NME ran a major fan competition giving away hundreds of T. Rex singles. This reflects the explosive popularity of Marc Bolan a

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

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

Iconic full-colour poster featuring Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn of T. Rex, capturing the duo at the height of their early glam rock image with Bolan’s wild curls and distinctive style alongside Mickey on congas. Publication: Pop Magazine (Germany) Date: 1971 Country: Germany Section: Farb-Super-Poster / Pull-Out Poster THE POSTER VISUAL DETAILS Striking studio portrait of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn against a bright blue background. Marc, with his signature voluminous curly hai