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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 (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
1971
Aug 27, 19711 min read
T. Rex (August 23, 1971) – “2,500 Fans Go Wild as Group ‘Explode’ at Trentham” Feature – Evening Sentinel (August 22)
This Evening Sentinel article from August 1971 captures the electrifying atmosphere of T. Rex’s concert at Trentham Gardens, where 2,500 fans danced, clapped, and cheered as Marc Bolan and his band delivered a high‑energy performance that confirmed their dominance of the British rock scene. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: August 23 1971 Country: United Kingdom The report describes how T. Rex “exploded into rock numbers” at Trentham Gardens, thrilling a packed ballroom w
1971
Aug 22, 19712 min read
T. Rex (August 22, 1971) – Trentham Gardens Concert Review - Evening Sentinel (August 23, 1971)
This enthusiastic Evening Sentinel review captures T. Rex at the height of their breakthrough year. Reporting on a packed appearance at Trentham Gardens, the newspaper describes 2,500 fans rising to their feet as Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn delivered a performance featuring recent hits, previews from the forthcoming Electric Warrior album and a demonstration of why T. Rex had become one of Britain's biggest attractions. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: August 23, 1971 Conce
1971
Aug 21, 19713 min read
T. Rex (August 22, 1971) – Trentham Gardens Concert Review - Evening Sentinel (August 23, 1971)
This enthusiastic Evening Sentinel review captures T. Rex at the height of their 1971 breakthrough. Reporting on a packed performance at Trentham Gardens, the article describes 2,500 fans leaping to their feet as Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn delivered a set featuring recent hits, previews of material from Electric Warrior and a defence of the group's increasingly successful electric direction. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: August 23, 1971 Concert Date: August 22, 1971 Cou
1971
Aug 21, 19713 min read
Marc Bolan (August 21, 1971) – “Marc Goes for the Hard Rock” Feature – South Wales Argus
This South Wales Argus article from August 1971, written by Peter Jones, highlights Marc Bolan’s growing enthusiasm for hard rock as he evolves his sound with T. Rex. The piece captures Bolan’s creative restlessness and his determination to push beyond commercial expectations. Publication: South Wales Argus Date: August 21 1971 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Marc Goes for the Hard Rock,” Jones reports that Bolan’s next album will feature “violins, crashing gre
1971
Aug 20, 19712 min read
T. Rex (August 21, 1971) – “Exciting T‑Rex Really Get It On to an LP” Feature – Liverpool Daily Post
This Liverpool Daily Post article from August 1971, written by Charles Langley, celebrates the release of T. Rex’s new album Electric Warrior and their chart‑topping single Get It On. Langley describes the record as the band’s most exciting work yet, marking a major step forward in their evolution from acoustic duo to full‑scale rock group. Publication: Liverpool Daily Post (Merseyside Edition) Date: August 21 1971 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Exciting T‑Rex
1971
Aug 20, 19712 min read
Weeley Festival (August 13 1971) – “Melody Maker Presents The Greatest Rock Event of the Year” Advert – Eastern Evening News
This Eastern Evening News advertisement from August 1971 promotes the Weeley Festival of Progressive Music, billed as “The Greatest Rock Event of the Year.” The striking black‑and‑white design captures the excitement of Britain’s summer festival scene, showcasing an impressive lineup of major rock and progressive acts. Publication: Eastern Evening News (Norwich) Date: August 13 1971 Country: United Kingdom The advert announces the Weeley Festival of Progressive Music, schedu
1971
Aug 12, 19712 min read
T. Rex (August 9, 1971) – Bravo Musicbox Chart – Bravo
The 9 August 1971 issue of Bravo features T. Rex at number 2 on the Bravo Musicbox singles chart with “Hot Love.” Publication: Bravo Date: August 9, 1971 Country: Germany The Bravo Musicbox page lists the top 20 singles, with T. Rex’s “Hot Love” (Ariola 14 896) at number 2, marked as previous number 1. A photograph of Marc Bolan appears in the row of featured artists. In the England chart section, T. Rex’s “Get It On” is shown at number 1 (Ariola 10 327). The page also includ
1971
Aug 8, 19711 min read
T. Rex / Marc Bolan (August 7, 1971) – Cover Feature – New Musical Express
The week-ending 7 August 1971 issue of New Musical Express features a large cover photograph of Marc Bolan of T. Rex, with a caption celebrating the group’s second consecutive No. 1 single. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 7, 1971 Country: United Kingdom The cover is dominated by a black-and-white photograph of Marc Bolan performing on stage with electric guitar and microphone. The caption notes that T. Rex couldn’t hope to “get it on” in any more spectacular fas
1971
Aug 6, 19711 min read
T. Rex (August 7, 1971) – “Live at Trentham Gardens Advert” August 22 – Evening Sentinel
This Evening Sentinel advert from August 1971 promotes T. Rex’s upcoming concert at Trentham Gardens, Staffordshire, supported by Gentle Giant. The bold design captures the excitement of the early glam‑rock era, showcasing Marc Bolan’s rising stardom and the region’s vibrant live‑music scene. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: August 7 1971 Country: United Kingdom The advertisement lists a full week of entertainment at The Place venue in Newcastle‑under‑Lyme, culminating i
1971
Aug 6, 19711 min read
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