T. Rex / Marc Bolan (April 29, 1971) Cover & Feature – Disco 45 Songbook

The April 29, 1971 edition of Disco 45 Songbook features T. Rex on the cover and a full-page profile of Marc Bolan inside, celebrating the band’s breakthrough year.

Publication: Disco 45 Songbook Date: April 29, 1971

Country: United Kingdom

Location: UK

Section: Cover + Feature

THE STORY

The cover shows a striking photo of Marc Bolan and bandmate, while the inside feature details T. Rex’s rapid rise, “Hot Love” topping the charts, and Bolan’s journey from folk to glam stardom.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This issue captures T. Rex at the beginning of their massive commercial breakthrough. “Hot Love” had just hit No. 1, and the band was transitioning from underground favourites to mainstream pop icons.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Magazine cover & profile feature Era: 1971 (Glam breakthrough) Tone: Celebratory, fan-oriented Photography: Black & white portraits of Marc Bolan

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold “DISCO 45” masthead with red starburst “5P” price

• Cover photo of Marc Bolan and bandmate

• Full-page inside feature with guitar performance photo

• Text detailing Bolan’s career and T. Rex’s success

RELATED MATERIAL

• July 3, 1971 Melody Maker “Get It On” advertisement

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SOURCES

• Disco 45 Songbook, April 29, 1971

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