A lively 1971 NME feature on Scottish pop band Middle of the Road, discussing the challenges of touring, their European success, and life on the road.

A triumphant 1971 NME cover story celebrating T. Rex as they explode into the big time, drawing direct comparisons to the hysteria of Beatlemania. Marc Bolan and T. Rex bringing back the golden days of pop mania — only this time with glitter and electric boogie. New Musical Express Date: August 7, 1971 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Major NME cover feature on T. Rex’s rapid rise • Direct comparison to The Beatles’ early days and fan hysteria • Coverage of the

A vintage NME page from March 1971 featuring a large black‑and‑white photograph of Marc Bolan playing electric guitar in a shimmering jacket. The headline reads “BOLAN the DEFIANT,” with two bold pull‑quotes flanking the image. The surrounding text forms a dense, columned article typical of early‑1970s music journalism.