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1971:The Warrior's Reign
1971 was the year glam rock truly arrived, with a splash of glitter,hits “Hot Love” and “Get It On”, T. Rex conquered the UK charts and sparked T. Rextasy — a cultural phenomenon of screaming fans, platform boots, and glitter. The album Electric Warrior became a landmark, blending boogie riffs, orchestral flourishes, and Bolan’s star-quality charisma. This section covers the explosive rise: television appearances, fan hysteria, and the moment Marc Bolan became Britain’s biggest pop star.
T. Rex (March 6, 1971) "The Best of T. Rex" - Disc and Music Echo
A budget compilation with uneven edges, The Best of T. Rex offers a glimpse into the band’s enchanted early years — a reminder of the woodland spells that preceded the glam‑rock storm.
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Mar 6, 19712 min read
T. Rex (March 6, 1971) "Bolan Booms With Cosmic Rock!" - Melody Maker
Melody Maker cover story on Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s rapid rise as “Hot Love” surges in the charts and the band prepares for their first American tour. Publication: Melody Maker Date: March 6, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover Story / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan addresses accusations of “selling out” as T. Rex achieves major chart success with “Hot Love” following “Ride a White Swan”. He defends artistic growth, celebrates the band’s expa
T.Rex
Mar 6, 19711 min read
T. Rex (March 5, 1971) "Hot Love" Review - Fulham Chronicle
A joyous, retro‑charged single that channels the spirit of ’50s rock while announcing T. Rex’s arrival as a chart‑dominating force.
T.Rex
Mar 5, 19711 min read
T. Rex (March 5, 1971) “Hot Love” Single Review – Fulham & Hammersmith Chronicle
A burst of nostalgia, a flash of rock ’n’ roll energy, and a single destined to reshape the charts — “Hot Love” arrives with irresistible momentum.
T.Rex
Mar 5, 19711 min read
T. Rex (March 4, 1971) Top of the Pops Episode #374 - BBC Television
A vanished broadcast reconstructed through fragments — a reminder of how much of Britain’s pop‑television heritage survives only through private recordings and memory
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Mar 4, 19712 min read
T. Rex (March 2, 1971) Reading Rag ’71 Concert Poster
A week of charity, music, and student celebration — crowned by a T. Rex performance just months before glam rock reshaped the British charts.
T.Rex
Mar 2, 19711 min read
T. Rex (February 16, 1971) Birmingham Town Hall Concert Advertisement – Apollo Concerts
A confirmed concert date from T. Rex’s early‑1971 UK run, performed during the rise of “Ride a White Swan” and days before the release of “Hot Love.”
T.Rex
Feb 16, 19711 min read
T. Rex (February 13, 1971) Apollo Best One Price Concerts Advertisement
A small display advert announcing T. Rex’s appearance at Birmingham Town Hall on February 16, 1971, presented by Apollo Best One Price Concerts.
T.Rex
Feb 16, 19711 min read
T. Rex (February 13, 1971) "T. REX RIDES A WHITE SWAN ON Vamp POWER" - Melody Maker
A striking full‑page advertisement linking T. Rex’s rising glam‑rock mystique with Vamp Power amplification. Published at the height of the band’s early‑’71 momentum, the ad positions Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn as the new faces of British electric swagger.
T.Rex
Feb 13, 19711 min read
T. Rex (January 25, 1971) Lyceum, Strand – "T.REX" Live Concert
Iconic concert advert and contemporary review from the night over 2,000 fans packed London’s Lyceum, marking a pivotal moment where Marc Bolan and T. Rex transitioned into a major live act and emerging supergroup. Publication: Melody Maker (review) / Concert Advert Date: January 25, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Live Concert / Review THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS T. Rex performed at the Lyceum, Strand with support from Jeff Dexter and Guest Group America. The show
T.Rex
Jan 25, 19712 min read
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