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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 (October 1, 1971) "Zwölf ehrliche Antworten zu T.Rex" - Muzik Express
Candid two-page interview with Marc Bolan offering straightforward answers about T. Rex’s rapid success, the name change, their evolving sound, and future plans. [Magazine Spread Image Here] Publication: Muzik Express Date: October 1, 1971 Country: Germany Section: Feature / Interview THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan discusses the band’s journey from Tyrannosaurus Rex to T. Rex, the challenges of sudden fame, the shift to electric sound, and how they are adapting
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Oct 1, 19711 min read
T. Rex (September 11, 1971) "Electric Warrior" Album & Tour Announcement - Melody Maker
Melody Maker news item announcing the release of T. Rex’s new album Electric Warrior (delayed for packaging) and detailing their upcoming British and European tour dates. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 11, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: News / Tour Announcement The article opens by confirming that T. Rex’s new album has finally been released after a short delay caused by additional work on the packaging, including a fold‑out poster. Melody Maker notes that t
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Sep 11, 19712 min read
T. Rex (September 11, 1971) Weeley Festival Report - Record Mirror
Record Mirror two-page feature reviewing the 1971 Weeley Festival, highlighting T. Rex’s powerful performance and the vibrant atmosphere of Britain’s outdoor rock scene. Publication: Record Mirror Date: September 11, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Festival Report / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS In-depth coverage of the Weeley Festival, focusing on T. Rex’s standout set and the overall festival atmosphere. The article notes the energy of the crowd, the diver
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Sep 11, 19711 min read
T. Rex (September 4, 1971) "Private Rex" - Melody Maker
Melody Maker news brief announcing T. Rex’s strictly limited promotional single featuring “Jeepster” and “Life’s A Gas”, available only to friends and DJs ahead of the Electric Warrior album release. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 4, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: News Brief THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS T. Rex release a limited single on September 10 that will not be available to the public. The tracks — “Jeepster” and “Life’s A Gas” — are taken from th
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Sep 4, 19711 min read
T. Rex (August 28, 1971) Marc Bolan Feature - Melody Maker
Melody Maker double-page feature on Marc Bolan discussing his personal happiness, marriage, T. Rex’s rapid rise, and anticipation for the band’s new album. Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 28, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Feature / Artist Profile THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan reflects on his recent marriage, personal contentment, and the band’s meteoric success with “Ride a White Swan” and “Hot Love”. He discusses the recording of their forthcomi
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Aug 28, 19711 min read
T. Rex (August 28, 1971) Weeley Festival of Progressive Music Advertisement - Disc
Full-page Disc advertisement promoting the Weeley Festival, with T. Rex, The Faces, and King Crimson headlining a massive bill over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Publication: Disc Date: August 28, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Festival Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Advertisement for the Weeley Festival of Progressive Music near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Headliners include T. Rex, The Faces, and King Crimson, with a huge supporting bill featuring Colo
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Aug 28, 19711 min read
T. Rex (August 28, 1971) "Marc Tops the 'Forever Festival'" - Disc
Disc feature highlighting Marc Bolan and T. Rex headlining the Weeley Festival, cementing their status as one of Britain’s hottest live acts of 1971. Publication: Disc Date: August 28, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Festival Preview / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan and T. Rex top the bill at the Weeley Festival, one of the year’s major outdoor events. The article celebrates the band’s growing live reputation and positions Bolan as one of the bi
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Aug 28, 19711 min read
T. Rex (August 7, 1971) "Just Like Beatles Days Again!" - New Musical Express
New Musical Express cover story celebrating T. Rex’s explosive rise and comparing the fan hysteria to the height of Beatlemania. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 7, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover Story / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Major coverage of T. Rex’s rapid ascent to pop stardom, drawing direct comparisons to the early days of The Beatles. The article highlights the massive crowds, screaming fans, and the band’s chart dominanc
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Aug 7, 19711 min read
T. Rex (July 25 1971) – “Get It On & Raw Ramp Recorded in Los Angeles” – Bravo Magazine
This Bravo magazine clipping from July 1971 reports on T. Rex’s latest recording sessions in Los Angeles, where Marc Bolan and his band produced Get It On and Raw Ramp for their forthcoming single. The brief update captures the band’s growing international momentum and Bolan’s confidence in their next chart success. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: July 25 1971 Country: Germany THE STORY The article notes that T. Rex recorded two new tracks — Get It On and Raw Ramp — dur
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Jul 25, 19712 min read
Marc Bolan (July 24, 1971) Record Mirror Cover & Feature
Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Record Mirror Cover & Inside Feature Striking front cover featuring a close-up portrait of Marc Bolan with major headlines including “MARC: SCI-FI MOVIE” and “ELVIS THE OUTLAW”. Inside article titled “More science fiction” explores Bolan’s evolving artistic direction. The cover promotes Marc Bolan’s plans for a science-fiction movie and other big stories. The feature article by Val Mabbs discusses T. Rex’s natural musical evolutio
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Jul 24, 19711 min read
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