T. Rex (January 1, 1972) “T. REX TOP YEAR’S CHART” NME

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Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 1, 1972 “T. REX TOP YEAR’S CHART” Release Date: Week ending January 1, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Front page headline celebrating T. Rex’s dominant victory in the 1971 NME Points Championship.	T. Rex scored a runaway win in the annual NME poll, amassing nearly 50 per cent more points than their nearest rivals. The article highlights their massive 1971 success, including multiple No.1 singles and albums, making them the clear leaders of the British pop/rock scene.

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The cover features a large photo of Marc Bolan performing with his iconic curly hair and guitar. It also notes Dawn as runners-up and Diana Ross placing third. This edition marks the peak of T. Rex-mania as they were crowned the top act of 1971.	All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.