Marc Bolan (The Glam King)

Classic Rock Magazine (Louder) publishes a new feature exploring the creation of Marc Bolan’s 1971 T. Rex classic Get It On, its chart success, its musical inspirations, and the song’s later influence on Prince. Includes Bolan’s own 1971 reflections, studio details from Trident, and the track’s reintroduction to new audiences. Classic Rock Magazine (via LouderSound) reports on the story behind Marc Bolan’s 1971 T. Rex single Get It On, released on 2 July 1971 and now regard

A charming and stylish newspaper column from the Evening Post dated 7 May 1971, celebrating Marc Bolan’s enduring influence as a fashion icon and linking his early Mod roots to his 1971 T. Rex stardom. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Evening Post Date: May 7, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Column / Fashion and Pop Culture Title: Marc Bolan – The Enchanted Elf and King of the Mods THE STORY In this witty and affectionate column, the writer recalls first

A vibrant 1970 front-page report from Record Mirror celebrating the ongoing success of “Extravaganza ’70” — Britain’s first major Music and Fashion Festival held at Olympia, Earls Court, London, featuring a star-studded lineup of British acts. Publication: Record Mirror Date: June 6, 1970 (Vol. 17 No. 22) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Page + Feature Title: EXTRAVAGANZA ’70 THE STORY The front page displays a large headline and multiple black-and-white perform

A vibrant full-page advertisement from New Musical Express dated 16 May 1970, promoting the ambitious 8-day Extravaganza 70 music and fashion festival at Olympia, London SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 16, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement Title: Extravaganza 70 – 8 Day Music & Fashion Festival THE STORY This eye-catching NME advert announces “Extravaganza 70”, an ambitious week-long event (29 May – 6 June 19

A detailed newspaper profile from the Evening Sentinel dated 30 September 1967, capturing John Peel at the pivotal moment of his transition from pirate radio to the BBC.

A front‑page cover from New Musical Express dated May 13 1967, showcasing John’s Children and their single Desdemona. The design captures the height of British pop’s psychedelic transition, with bold monochrome typography and four photographic headshots of the band arranged in a striking composition. The issue also highlights contemporary chart acts including Sandie Shaw, The Mama’s and The Papa’s, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, and The Monkees.