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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: (July 2, 1971) “Get It On” Single Review - Shuffle to Bolan’s Boogie
Publication: Unspecified music paper (likely Melody Maker or similar weekly) Date: Friday, July 2, 1971 Key Content Notable Mentions The reviewer characterizes the song as an understated shuffle beat that is “monotonous but compulsive.” Marc Bolan sings mysteriously, backed by stomping drums and grumbling guitar. While noting it may not be as instantly hitworthy as the previous single “Hot Love,” the critic finds it positive, likeable, and very much in the spirit of the new T
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Jul 2, 19711 min read
T. Rex (July 2, 1971 Release) “Get It On” 7" Single
A raw, swaggering rocker driven by one of the most iconic riffs in rock history, “Get It On” was the song that catapulted T. Rex into the mainstream and launched the full glam rock explosion. It remains one of the defining singles of the early 1970s. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: Fly Records Date: July 2, 1971 Catalogue: BUG 10 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Get It On” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Tony Visconti B-Side: “There Was A Time / Raw Ramp
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Jul 2, 19713 min read
T. Rex (July 2, 1971) Odeon Birmingham Concert Advertisement
Sunday Mercury concert advertisement promoting T. Rex live at the Odeon, New Street, Birmingham with special guests Bronco. Publication: Sunday Mercury Date: June 27, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Location: Birmingham THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Promotional advertisement for T. Rex in concert at the Odeon, New Street, Birmingham on Friday, July 2nd 1971. The show was presented by John & Tony Smith with special guests Bronco. • Bold “ODEON” branding with “The Big Screen S
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Jul 2, 19711 min read
T. Rex (July 1971) – “t.rex – jetzt ganz oben” Feature – Pop
The July 1971 issue of German magazine Pop features T. Rex under the headline “t.rex – jetzt ganz oben”, celebrating their rise to the top of the charts. Publication: Pop Date: July 1971 Country: Germany The article recounts how the group was formerly known as Tyrannosaurus Rex and played to small audiences in London underground clubs. It notes John Peel’s support on Radio One, the success of “Ride a White Swan” which suddenly put them in the hit parade, and the follow-up “Ho
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Jul 1, 19711 min read
T.Rex (June 23, 1971) “T. Rex are Packed! for Trentham” – Evening Sentinel
A local news article reporting that T.Rex’s upcoming concert at Trentham Gardens has completely sold out, highlighting the band’s explosive popularity in the summer of 1971. PUBLICATION: Evening Sentinel Date: June 23, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News / Pop Music Column Title: T. Rex are Packed! for Trentham concert THE STORY The piece announces that T.Rex’s show at Trentham Gardens on Sunday, August 22nd has sold out rapidly. It mentions the band’s recent
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Jun 23, 19712 min read
T. Rex (June 23, 1971) “T. Rex are Place(d) for Trentham concert” Evening Sentinel
The June 23, 1971 edition of the Evening Sentinel announces that T. Rex will perform at Trentham Gardens (The Place) in August. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: June 23, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Location: Stoke-on-Trent / Trentham Section: Pop Spot column (Entertainment News) THE STORY The article reports strong interest in T. Rex’s upcoming concert at Trentham Gardens, noting the band’s recent commercial breakthrough. It includes a photograph of Marc Bolan and band me
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Jun 23, 19712 min read
T. Rex (June 16, 1971) “T. Rex In Concert” Advert - Birmingham Evening Mail
The June 16, 1971 edition of the Birmingham Evening Mail advertises T. Rex in concert at the Odeon Theatre on New Street, Friday July 2, 1971, with special guests Bronco. Publication: Birmingham Evening Mail Date: June 16, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Location: Birmingham Section: Entertainment / Concert Advertisement THE STORY The ad promotes an evening stage show only with all seats at 60p. Box office is open 12–8 p.m. (not Sundays). The Odeon on New Street also features a
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Jun 16, 19711 min read
T. Rex (June 5, 1971) “Words Getting Around” – Record Mirror
A promotional advertisement from the June 5, 1971 issue of Record Mirror highlighting the latest edition of the popular monthly songbook magazine WORDS – The Record Song Book. The ad promotes its content of hit song lyrics and features a striking black & white photo of T. Rex (Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn) labelled as “SUPER STARS”. Publication: Record Mirror Date: June 5, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-page advertisement Title: “WORDS getting aro- und” / “g
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Jun 5, 19712 min read
T. Rex (May 26, 1971) They Screamed the Place Down for Marc – Leicester Mercury
Teenage hysteria hits Leicester as T. Rex mania takes hold at De Montfort Hall. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Leicester Mercury Date: May 26, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Music / Concert Review THE STORY This lively local review captures the explosive reaction of young female fans at T. Rex’s concert. The writer describes the “adolescent screams of ecstatic teenage girl fans” for curly-haired frontman Marc Bolan, noting how the recent chart-toppers “Ride a Whit
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May 26, 19711 min read
T. Rex (May 22, 1971) Teenybop Trash? - NME
A provocative full-page feature from New Musical Express dated May 22, 1971, questioning whether T. Rex had become “teenybop trash” amid their meteoric rise. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 22, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Article THE STORY The article debates T. Rex’s shift from underground folk-rock (as Tyrannosaurus Rex) to mainstream glam-pop success with hits like “Hot Love”. It includes fan letters, critical opini
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May 22, 19711 min read
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