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, and Marc Bolan’s dual-tracked vocal — while noting the track’s instant recognisability and chart potential. The page also reviews Deep Purple’s “Fireball.”	• Large photo of Marc Bolan • Bold review of “Jeepster” • Comparison to previous T. Rex hits • Context of the band’s rising popularity

CONTEXT AND NOTES	RELATED MATERIAL
This November 6, 1971 NME singles review arrives at the height of T. Rextasy. With “Jeepster” following major hits like “Hot Love” and “Get It On”, the article reflects the band’s dominance and the growing influence of glam rock on the UK singles chart.	For more similar posts, check out the tags at the bottom of the page.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS	SOURCES
Event: Singles review column Era: 1971 (Peak glam era) Tone: Energetic, enthusiastic Photography: Striking portrait of Marc Bolan	• New Musical Express, November 6, 1971

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