A sharply critical one-page Melody Maker concert review from the Santa Monica Civic, assessing T. Rex’s performance during their 1973 US tour and questioning why the band’s UK glam phenomenon has failed to fully translate to American audiences. Marc Bolan and T. Rex struggle to ignite America — a mixed verdict from the Santa Monica Civic. Melody Maker Date: August 25, 1973 Length: 6 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Detailed review of T. Rex’s concert at the Santa Monica Civ

A stylish full-page RCA Records advertisement for David Bowie’s new single “The Jean Genie”. “The Jean Genie” — David Bowie’s new single. Written on the road. Recorded in New York. Mixed in Nashville. The first single to come from Bowie’s triumphant American Tour. Melody Maker Date: November 25, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • New single “The Jean Genie” (catalogue RCA 2302) • Written on the road during the US tour, recorded in New York, mixed in Nashville

A major Melody Maker feature on Marc Bolan and T. Rex preparing for their American tour, capturing the excitement, challenges, and high expectations surrounding their push into the US market at the height of T. Rextasy. Marc Bolan takes on America — the electric warrior heads Stateside with T. Rex. Melody Maker Date: November 11, 1972 Length: 6 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Announcement and details of Marc Bolan / T. Rex’s upcoming American tour • Bolan’s confidence and

A candid and revealing interview with Slade drummer Don Powell recounts the band’s turbulent first major American tour, blending excitement, culture shock, and the harsh realities of breaking into the US market. The piece captures the contrast between Slade’s UK dominance and the challenges they faced on the road in America. This November 1972 NME feature offers a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the glam rock explosion as it attempted to cross the Atlantic. 🗞 New Musical

A New Musical Express report on Slade’s American/Canadian tour struggles, revealing that the glam rock giants were forced to scrap several planned small-theatre shows due to poor ticket sales and venue issues. Slade hits problems in North America — big UK stars face tough realities on their first major overseas tour. New Musical Express Date: October 14, 1972 Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Slade cancels/scraps several small Canadian theatre shows during their No