T. Rex (February 13, 1971) "T. REX RIDES A WHITE SWAN ON Vamp POWER" - Melody Maker

Vamp Power full-page advertisement in Melody Maker featuring Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn promoting their amplifiers during the early glam breakthrough with the hit “Ride a White Swan”.

Publication: Melody Maker

Date: February 13, 1971

Country: United Kingdom

Section: Equipment Advertisement

THE STORY	WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Bold advertisement linking T. Rex’s hit “Ride a White Swan” with Vamp Power amplification. The ad showcases Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn posing with large amp stacks, positioning the band as the new face of powerful electric rock sound.	• Large headline: “T. REX RIDES A WHITE SWAN ON Vamp POWER” • Photo of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn with towering Vamp Power amplifier stacks • Product pricing: Vampower 100 Watt £104.25, Multi-Amp cabinets £111.00 each • Vamp Power logo and contact details

CONTEXT AND NOTES	RELATED MATERIAL
Published at the height of T. Rex’s early 1971 momentum as “Ride a White Swan” climbed the charts. This advert captures the band’s transition from acoustic folk to electric glam, using their rising star power to promote amplification gear.	For more similar posts, check out the tags at the bottom of the page.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS	SOURCES
Event: Full-page equipment advertisement Era: 1971 (Glam breakthrough) Tone: Commercial, dynamic Photography: Studio shot of Bolan & Finn with amps	• Melody Maker, February 13, 1971 • Vamp Power / Invicta Works advertisement

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