T.Rex is King Article: 1972

A NME Glam Coronation

Published in the UK on January 8, 1972, New Musical Express’s one-page feature article “T.Rex is King” crowned Marc Bolan and T. Rex as the undisputed monarchs of glam rock. The piece celebrated their chart domination, live charisma, and the T. Rextasy phenomenon sweeping Britain. A triumphant early 1972 declaration of Bolan’s kingship.

Feature Overview

Publication Details

Magazine: New Musical Express (UK).

Date: January 8, 1972.

Format: One-page feature article.

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