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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 (October 15, 1971) – “On The Pop Scene” News Feature – North Western Evening Mail.
Marc Bolan discusses T. Rex's remarkable rise following the success of Get It On, revealing plans for a new single, a forthcoming album and an extensive British tour. Published during the height of the band's breakthrough year, the article captures Bolan looking ahead to the next phase of T. Rex's career. Publication: North Western Evening Mail Publication Date: October 15, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1971 Appearing within Bob Eborall's regular “On The Po
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Oct 14, 19712 min read
T. Rex (October 12, 1971) – “Electric Warrior” Album Review - Lincolnshire Echo
This short Lincolnshire Echo review praises Electric Warrior as a highly enjoyable album and highlights the way T. Rex successfully combined their original ideas with a more commercial sound. The reviewer argues that Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn had managed to broaden their appeal without losing their identity Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: October 12, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Appearing in the newspaper's “Disc Data” column, the review examines T. Rex's Fly Records re
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Oct 11, 19712 min read
T. Rex (October 9, 1971) "Electric Warriors" UK Tour Advertisement - Melody Maker
Full-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting T. Rex’s major “Electric Warriors” UK tour in October and November 1971 during the peak of T. Rextasy. Publication: Melody Maker Date: October 9, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Concert Tour Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Extensive UK tour dates presented by John & Tony Smith, featuring T. Rex performing as the Electric Warriors across major venues from October 19th to November 10th. The advert highlights t
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Oct 8, 19711 min read
T. Rex (October 7, 1971) – “T. Rex On The Stage” Concert Advert – The Northern Echo.(November 4)
A small but striking newspaper advertisement announcing T. Rex’s forthcoming appearance at Stockton’s ABC Theatre, reflecting the band's rapid rise during the height of the early Bolanmania period. Publication: The Northern Echo (3 AM Edition) Date: Thursday, October 7, 1971 Country: England This concert advertisement promotes an upcoming T. Rex performance scheduled for Thursday, November 4 at the ABC Theatre, Stockton. The notice states that the show will begin at 8 p.m., w
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Oct 6, 19711 min read
T. Rex (October 5, 1971) – “Electric Warrior” Album Review - Daily Mirror
This short but colourful Daily Mirror review captures the excitement surrounding T. Rex at the height of their breakthrough success. The reviewer contrasts the group's origins in the underground scene with their emergence as Britain's latest teenage sensation, while enthusiastically praising Marc Bolan and Electric Warrior. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: October 5, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Appearing in the newspaper's record review section, the piece examines T. Rex's la
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Oct 4, 19712 min read
T. Rex (October 4, 1971) – “2 Superboys: Marc & Mickey (T. Rex)” Cover - Bravo
This issue of Bravo places Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn of T. Rex on the front cover during the group's breakthrough period. Presented as “2 Superboys: Marc & Mickey (T. Rex)”, the cover reflects the growing popularity of the duo across Europe following the success of Get It On and the rise of Bolanmania. Publication: Bravo Date: October 4, 1971 Country: Germany The cover features a full-colour photograph of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn seated outdoors, posing back-to-back on gra
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Oct 3, 19712 min read
Marc Bolan (October 2, 1971) – “T. Rex Star Is No Curly-Haired Freak” Feature - Evening Sentinel
This Evening Sentinel feature finds Marc Bolan reflecting on the extraordinary transformation of T. Rex from the underground Tyrannosaurus Rex into one of Britain's biggest chart acts. Speaking candidly about fame, songwriting, success and public perception, Bolan rejects many of the myths that had begun to surround him during the rise of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: October 2, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Interviewed by Alan Jones, Marc Bolan discusses the
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Oct 1, 19713 min read
T. Rex (October 1, 1971) – “Zwölf ehrliche Antworten zu T. Rex” Feature - Muziek Expres
This feature presents T. Rex through a question-and-answer format, offering readers a rare glimpse into the group during their rapid rise to international popularity. Accompanied by a large colour photograph of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn, the article explores the band's background, success, ambitions and public image. Publication: Muziek Expres Date: October 1, 1971 Country: Netherlands Presented under the title "Zwölf ehrliche Antworten zu T. Rex" ("Twelve Honest Answers Abo
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Sep 30, 19712 min read
T. Rex – (October 1, 1971) – Radio Bremen Studios, Bremen, West Germany
On 1 October 1971, T. Rex travelled to Radio Bremen Studios in Bremen, West Germany, to record performances for the German television programme Beat Club. Unlike the previous day's filming commitments, this session featured the group performing live in the studio. According to the source text, one complete take of the band performing was filmed, followed by a second take featuring Marc Bolan adding vocal parts and additional guitar overdubs. The two performances were subseque
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Sep 30, 19712 min read
T. Rex (September 25, 1971) – “Electric Warrior” Album Review - Evening Post
This concise Evening Post review assesses T. Rex's newly released Electric Warrior album and identifies Marc Bolan's voice as its defining feature. Reviewer James Belsey praises the variety of material on the record, highlighting its movement from fairy-tale imagery to hard rock while concluding that the music is performed with conviction throughout. Publication: Evening Post Date: September 25, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Appearing within James Belsey's “Pops” column, the r
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Sep 24, 19712 min read
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