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T. Rex (December 1971) Marc Bolan & Mickey Finn - Popfoto Magazine Poster
Iconic colour poster of the original cosmic duo Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn, featured in Popfoto magazine during the height of T. Rextasy. Publication: Popfoto Magazine Date: December 1971 Country: Germany (Continental Europe) Section: Monthly Magazine Popfoto Poster THE POSTER VISUAL DETAILS Striking studio portrait of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn against a warm orange backdrop. Marc, with his signature wild curly hair, wears a black jacket over a red shirt and a silver neck

T.Rex
Dec 1, 19711 min read


T. Rex (November 20, 1971) "Prophet of the New Generation" - Melody Maker
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,

T.Rex
Nov 20, 19711 min read


T. Rex (November 15, 1971) "Electric Warrior" German Promotion - Philips / Ariola
German magazine advertisement promoting T. Rex’s album Electric Warrior, the single “Get It On”, and highlighting the band’s rapid rise from underground obscurity to international chart success. Publication: German Music Magazine (Philips / Ariola Promotion) Date: 1971 Country: Germany Section: Album & Single Promotion THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Promotion for T. Rex’s new album Electric Warrior, composed and written by Marc Bolan. The advert celebrates the band’s break

T.Rex
Nov 15, 19713 min read


T. Rex (November 6, 1971) "Jeepster" - New Musical Express
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,

T.Rex
Nov 6, 19711 min read


T. Rex (November 6, 1971) "Jeepster" - New Musical Express
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,

T.Rex
Nov 6, 19711 min read


T. Rex (November 1, 1971) Marc Bolan Cover - Beat Instrumental Magazine
Beat Instrumental magazine cover featuring Marc Bolan, highlighting his role as a leading figure in the rock and recording scene during the peak of T. Rextasy. Publication: Beat Instrumental Magazine Date: November 1, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Magazine Cover / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Striking cover portrait of Marc Bolan performing with electric guitar, capturing his intense stage presence and glam rock image. The issue focuses on instrumental an

T.Rex
Nov 1, 19711 min read


T. Rex (October 9, 1971) "Electric Warriors" UK Tour Advertisement - Melody Maker
Full-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting T. Rex’s major “Electric Warriors” UK tour in October and November 1971 during the peak of T. Rextasy. Publication: Melody Maker Date: October 9, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Concert Tour Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Extensive UK tour dates presented by John & Tony Smith, featuring T. Rex performing as the Electric Warriors across major venues from October 19th to November 10th. The advert highlights t

T.Rex
Oct 9, 19711 min read


T. Rex (October 4, 1971) "2 Superboys: Marc & Mickey (T.Rex)" - BRAVO
BRAVO magazine cover featuring Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn as the “two superboys” of T. Rex during the height of their European glam success. Publication: BRAVO Date: October 4, 1971 Country: Germany Section: Magazine Cover / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Striking cover image of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn posed back-to-back on grass, showcasing their glamorous early glam style. The cover positions them as major teen idols and teases further coverage of their risin

T.Rex
Oct 4, 19711 min read


T. Rex (October 1, 1971) "Zwölf ehrliche Antworten zu T.Rex" - Muzik Express
Candid two-page interview with Marc Bolan offering straightforward answers about T. Rex’s rapid success, the name change, their evolving sound, and future plans. [Magazine Spread Image Here] Publication: Muzik Express Date: October 1, 1971 Country: Germany Section: Feature / Interview THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan discusses the band’s journey from Tyrannosaurus Rex to T. Rex, the challenges of sudden fame, the shift to electric sound, and how they are adapting

T.Rex
Oct 1, 19711 min read


T. Rex (September 11, 1971) "Electric Warrior" Album & Tour Announcement - Melody Maker
Melody Maker news item announcing the release of T. Rex’s new album Electric Warrior (delayed for packaging) and detailing their upcoming British and European tour dates. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 11, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: News / Tour Announcement The article opens by confirming that T. Rex’s new album has finally been released after a short delay caused by additional work on the packaging, including a fold‑out poster. Melody Maker notes that t

T.Rex
Sep 11, 19712 min read
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