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1971:The Warrior's Reign
Explore the extraordinary year of 1971, when Marc Bolan and T. Rex became the defining force of a new musical movement. Featuring hit records, iconic performances, television appearances, magazine features, rare photographs, and archive discoveries, this category documents the rise of T. Rextasy and the impact of the Electric Warrior era. As Marc's popularity reached unprecedented heights, his unique blend of music, style, and charisma transformed him into one of the most influential stars


T. Rex (January 16, 1971) "T.REX IN CONCERT" - Melody Maker
Melody Maker concert advertisement promoting T. Rex’s show at London’s Lyceum, Strand on Monday 25th January 1971 during their electric breakthrough period. Publication: Melody Maker Date: January 16, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Concert Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Advertisement for T. Rex’s live performance at the Lyceum, Strand on Monday 25th January 1971. The show runs from 7:30–11:00 p.m. (doors open 7:00 p.m.) with tickets priced at 10/-.

1971
Jan 16, 19711 min read


T. Rex (January 9, 1971) "TYRANNOSAURUS REX - A MONSTER" - Billboard
Bold full-page Billboard magazine advertisement promoting T. Rex’s breakthrough single “Ride A White Swan” as “England’s Monster Single” now launching in the United States. Publication: Billboard Date: January 9, 1971 Country: United States Section: Record Company Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Capitol Records advert promoting “Ride A White Swan” as T. Rex’s major UK hit now available in the US. The ad highlights the single’s monster success in Britain an

1971
Jan 8, 19712 min read


T. Rex (November 28, 1970) – “T. Rex Return To ‘Electric Album’” Cover Feature – Disc and Music Echo.
T. Rex appear prominently on the cover of Disc and Music Echo as the newspaper reports the group's return to electric music following the success of Ride A White Swan. Featuring a colour photograph of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn from their recent Top of the Pops appearance, the story looks ahead to the band's next musical direction. Publication: Disc and Music Echo Date: November 28, 1970 Country: United Kingdom The cover story reports that T. Rex were preparing to continue th

1970
Nov 27, 19702 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (September 4, 1970) – “Ride a White Swan / Summertime Blues” Maxi Single Mention – Bravo Musik Express
This Bravo Musik Express page from September 1970 includes a short studio update announcing the upcoming Tyrannosaurus Rex maxi‑single featuring Ride a White Swan and Summertime Blues. The note appears in Dieter Stiegls’ Aus den Studios column, alongside news on Elvis Presley, Mary Hopkin, and Thunderclap Newman. Publication: Bravo Musik Express Date: 4 September 1970 Country: Germany The column reports that Tyrannosaurus Rex were preparing a “kleine gedankliche Platte” (a

1970
Sep 3, 19702 min read


Kieron “Spud” Murphy (August 24, 1946 – April 16, 2020) Photographer Profile
Irish rock photographer whose candid, unobtrusive style captured the intimate side of 1970s glam and classic rock. Best known for iconic images of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, including the Electric Warrior cover and poster photograph.

T.Rex
Aug 23, 19461 min read
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