T. Rex (August 28, 1971) Marc Bolan Feature - Melody Maker

Melody Maker double-page feature on Marc Bolan discussing his personal happiness, marriage, T. Rex’s rapid rise, and anticipation for the band’s new album.

Publication: Melody Maker

Date: August 28, 1971

Country: United Kingdom Section: Feature / Artist Profile

THE STORY	WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Marc Bolan reflects on his recent marriage, personal contentment, and the band’s meteoric success with “Ride a White Swan” and “Hot Love”. He discusses the recording of their forthcoming album and the evolution of T. Rex’s sound from underground folk to electric glam.	• Large headline and detailed two-page spread • Classic black-and-white portraits and performance photos of Marc Bolan • In-depth interview text covering fame, creativity, and personal life

CONTEXT AND NOTES	RELATED MATERIAL
This August 1971 Melody Maker feature captures Marc Bolan at the height of his early success, just before the release of Electric Warrior. It shows a confident, loved-up Bolan embracing mainstream fame while preparing to deliver the album that would define glam rock.	For more similar posts, check out the tags at the bottom of the page.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS	SOURCES
Event: Double-page artist profile Era: 1971 (Peak early T. Rextasy) Tone: Personal, optimistic, reflective Photography: Multiple black-and-white portraits of Marc Bolan	• Melody Maker, August 28, 1971

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