A brief but significant news snippet announces that Bill Legend (formerly of Legend) has joined T. Rex as their new drummer for the upcoming British tour, while Mickey Finn shifts focus to vocals and bongos. The short, matter-of-fact report marks a key line-up change as the band prepares for its next chapter. This April 23, 1971 clipping from the Whitstable Times captures an early transitional moment in T. Rex’s evolution — just as “Ride a White Swan” was propelling them towa

Issued in the UK on 23 April 1971 on DJM Records (catalogue DJS 244), “Friends” was the title track and theme song from the film *Friends* starring Sean Bury, marking Elton John’s third US hit and second Top 40 entry after the breakthrough success of “Your Song”. 🔘 The Story Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin and produced by Gus Dudgeon with arrangements by Paul Buckmaster, “Friends” was recorded for the soundtrack of the 1971 film *Friends*. The UK 7" single paired th

A warm, confident burst of early‑’70s German pop journalism: spiral‑bound layout, crisp monochrome portraits, and a glowing review of T. Rex’s transformation from folk mystics to chart‑topping glam stylists. The tone is celebratory, the design unmistakably continental. 📰 Publication Details Publication: Musik Express (Germany) Date: April 18, 1971 Country: Germany Section / Page: Dieter Sieglers Musik Express / Platte der Woche Format: Album Review / Feature Page Provenance 

MARC BOLAN is ready to take on the world following his incredible success with two maxi singles, 'Ride A White Swan' almost indecently closely followed by 'Hot Love' put confirmation of his present pop philosophy that 'energy' is what it is all about. "I've suddenly tuned into that mental channel which makes a record a hit and I feel at present as though I could go on writing number ones for ever", said Marc confidently. "Let's face it the majority of pop hits that make it ar

Released at the height of Partridge‑mania, “Doesn’t Somebody Want To Be Wanted” arrived as the follow‑up to the group’s massive debut hit, I Think I Love You carrying the polished pop sound of the TV series into another international single. Issued in the UK on 16 April 1971, the single paired the dramatic, spoken‑word‑infused A‑side with the Tony Romeo‑penned B‑side “You Are Always On My Mind.” Despite strong international success, the single did not chart in the UK, though

Elton John’s first live album captured the raw power of his early trio — piano, bass, and drums — recorded during a WABC‑FM broadcast in New York. The performance showcased a harder, more improvisational side of Elton, contrasting sharply with the lush studio productions of his early ’70s albums. Over time, the record became a cult favourite and a definitive document of his pre‑superstardom live sound. Released on April 9 1971 by DJM Records (DJLPS 414), the album marked Elt

A bright, early‑’70s pop snapshot capturing Bolan at the moment superstardom finally caught up with him — candid, self‑aware, and already uneasy about the fame he’d chased since childhood. 📰 Publication Details Publication: The Daily Sketch Date: April 7, 1971 (Page 14) Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Pop by Anne Nightingale Format: Small Music News Piece 📰 What the Clipping Shows Headline: “THE MARC OF A HIT.” Sub‑header: Pop by Anne Nightingale. The column fe

Faces’ raucous, soulful cover of Paul McCartney’s “Maybe I’m Amazed” became one of the band’s most celebrated non‑album singles, capturing the raw, loose, pub‑rock energy that defined their live shows. Released on April 6 1971 across the US and several European territories, the single paired the McCartney cover with the Faces‑penned “Oh Lord I’m Browned Off,” a swaggering B‑side that showcased the band’s trademark humour and chemistry. Although not issued in the UK, the singl

A raw, early portrait of Alice Cooper at the moment the band first crashed into British music journalism — strange, theatrical, and already stirring controversy on both sides of the Atlantic.

Marc Bolan appeared on the cover of Sounds with a full‑page interview by Penny Valentine titled “Doyen of the Rock Culture.” The piece captured Bolan at the moment he was shifting from underground cult figure to mainstream rock phenomenon. A portrait of early‑’70s glam formation and rising cultural weight. A snapshot of Bolan’s transition into a defining voice of British rock, balancing poetic mystique with growing mainstream visibility. 🗞 Sounds 📅 Date: April 3, 1971 ⏱ Len