There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

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 

This Cambridge Evening News article from August 1971 celebrates T. Rex’s meteoric rise to the top of the UK charts with their hit single Get It On. The piece highlights Marc Bolan’s transformation from whimsical folk poet to electrifying rock star, marking the band’s breakthrough into mainstream success. Publication: Cambridge Evening News Date: August 18 1971 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “T. Rex Leap to the Top Spot,” the article notes that Bolan and his band

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

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

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

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

The 7 August 1971 issue of Jackie includes a short gossip item on Marc Bolan under the heading “hairy story.” Publication: Jackie Date: August 7, 1971 Country: United Kingdom The piece notes that Marc Bolan is still brimming with ideas and has written a film story that a director is interested in. His script centres around a character from Outer Space whose superior knowledge comes to help the earth people with their problems. Marc doesn’t plan to appear in the film himself.

The 6 August 1971 edition of the Southern Daily Echo carries an advertisement for an upcoming T. Rex concert at Starkers Royal Ballrooms, Boscombe. Publication: Southern Daily Echo Date: August 6, 1971 Country: United Kingdom The boxed advert announces T. Rex appearing on Thursday, August 12 at Starkers Royal Ballrooms, Boscombe. Tickets are priced at 60p advance and 60p on the door. A second date on the same bill lists Canned Heat for Monday, August 16 (tickets 90p advance /

The 6 August 1971 edition of the Worcester News reports T. Rex’s “Get It On” holding the top spot on the local chart for a second week. Publication: Worcester News Date: August 6, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “GET IT ON TOP,” the piece notes that T. Rex are king for a second week, while warning to watch out for Diana Ross, who has entered at number four. It also offers greetings to The Who and Slade. The top ten is listed in full, with “Get It On” by T. Rex

The 2 August 1971 issue of Bravo features the Bravo Musicbox chart with T. Rex’s “Hot Love” at number one. Publication: Bravo Date: August 2, 1971 Country: Germany The Musicbox listing shows “Hot Love” by T. Rex in the number-one position (Ariola 14 696), with a photograph of Marc Bolan. Other entries include Danyel Gérard, Middle of the Road, Michael Holm and further singles. Separate sections list the England, LP-Parade and Amerika charts. The page notes that the top 20 fro