New Musical Express (January 15, 1972) “FREE REFORM FOR FEB TOUR” + T. Rex Poll Victory

Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 15, 1972

Article Context & Main Highlights

“FREE REFORM FOR FEB TOUR” 

Release Date: Week ending January 15, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Main front-page story announcing the reformation of the band Free.

Key Content

Free (Paul Rodgers, Andy Fraser, Simon Kirke, Paul Kossoff) were set to return with a major British tour starting in February. The article details reunion plans, upcoming dates, and venues across the UK.

Article Context & Main Highlights
“FREE REFORM FOR FEB TOUR” Release Date: Week ending January 15, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Main front-page story announcing the reformation of the band Free.	Free (Paul Rodgers, Andy Fraser, Simon Kirke, Paul Kossoff) were set to return with a major British tour starting in February. The article details reunion plans, upcoming dates, and venues across the UK.

Notable Details
The issue also features a prominent NME Poll Winners section in the bottom right, celebrating T. Rex sweeping the poll and winning the World Top Group title. This was at the absolute peak of T. Rex-mania during the glam rock explosion. The cover includes additional stories on Chuck Berry & Bo Diddley appearances and an exclusive feature on “The CAT and his MUSIC”.	All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.