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 (January 16, 1971) Lyceum Concert Announcement - Melody Maker

The piece captures Marc Bolan on the cusp of transformation: newly electric, newly ascendant, and preparing to test his growing fame on American soil with a long, surprise‑laden London performance as a send‑off.

There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

T.Rex

Jan 16, 19711 min read

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/-.

There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

T.Rex

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

There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

T.Rex

Jan 9, 19712 min read

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1971:The Warrior's Reign

T. Rex (January 16, 1971) Lyceum Concert Announcement - Melody Maker

T. Rex (January 16, 1971) "T.REX IN CONCERT" - Melody Maker

T. Rex (January 9, 1971) "TYRANNOSAURUS REX - A MONSTER" - Billboard

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