T. Rex (December 25, 1971) "Marc Bolan Goes Solo On 'Fair' LP" - Disc & Music Echo

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 year’s event. The album, scheduled for February 1972, will include the acoustic track “Sunken Rags” recorded at his home, with profits supporting ecological research. A new T. Rex single is also expected in January.	• Bold headline: “MARC BOLAN GOES SOLO ON ‘FAIR’ LP” • Striking black-and-white photo of Marc Bolan • Festive “Merry Christmas, everyone. Love, Frank” speech bubble • Teaser for the benefit album and new T. Rex single

CONTEXT AND NOTES	RELATED MATERIAL
This December 25, 1971 Christmas cover captures Marc Bolan at the absolute height of T. Rextasy while showing his willingness to support charitable causes. The Glastonbury Fayre benefit album project highlights the growing intersection between rock music, festivals, and environmental awareness in the early 1970s.	For more similar posts, check out the tags at the bottom of the page.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS	SOURCES
Event: Benefit album announcement Era: 1971 (Peak glam era) Tone: Generous, celebratory Photography: Iconic Marc Bolan portrait	• Disc & Music Echo, December 25, 1971

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