đź“° Marc Time, New Album - Article : Aug. 1971
- T.Rex
- Aug 28, 1971
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 30
A detailed 1971 Melody Maker feature on Marc Bolan’s personal happiness, T. Rex’s rapid rise, and the anticipation surrounding their forthcoming new album.
Bolan riding high on the success of “Ride a White Swan” and “Hot Love”, reflecting on marriage, fame, and creative momentum.
Melody Maker
Date: August 28, 1971
Length: 5 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Marc Bolan discusses his recent marriage and personal contentment
• T. Rex’s breakthrough success with “Ride a White Swan” and “Hot Love”
• Preview of the band’s new album (leading toward *Electric Warrior*)
• Bolan’s thoughts on touring, songwriting, and the evolving T. Rex sound
• Insight into Bolan’s shift from underground artist to pop superstar
đź“° Overview
Published on August 28, 1971, this Melody Maker double-page spread captures Marc Bolan during one of the most exciting periods of his career, as T. Rex transitioned into a major chart force and prepared to release what would become their landmark glam album.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Melody Maker
Date: August 28, 1971
Format: Two-page feature / Artist profile
Provenance Notes: Original 1971 Melody Maker magazine spread.
đź“° The Story
Marc Bolan speaks openly about his happy marriage, the band’s meteoric rise, and the recording of their new album. He reflects on the journey from Tyrannosaurus Rex’s acoustic days to the electric glam sound that was taking the charts by storm, while expressing optimism about the group’s future direction.
đź“° Visual Archive
Classic black-and-white photographs of Marc Bolan, including striking solo portraits and performance shots, laid out across two pages with bold headlines and dense text columns typical of early 70s Melody Maker design.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This August 1971 feature perfectly captures Marc Bolan at the dawn of T. Rex’s imperial phase — confident, loved-up, and ready to deliver the glam rock masterpiece that would define the era.
đź“ť Copyright Notice
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