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There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:
Step into Marc Bolan's scrapbook and rediscover the stories, headlines, photographs, advertisements, interviews, reviews, and features that documented his remarkable journey. Drawn from newspapers, magazines, music papers, and rare publications, these archive treasures capture the excitement, creativity, and cultural impact of Marc and T. Rex as it was reported at the time, offering a unique window into the world of one of rock's most celebrated and enduring icons.


T. Rex (November 6, 1971) "Jeepster" - New Musical Express
New Musical Express singles column reviewing T. Rex’s “Jeepster” alongside Deep Purple’s “Fireball,” capturing the simultaneous rise of glam rock and hard rock in the UK singles scene. Publication: New Musical Express Date: November 6, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Singles Review THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Review of T. Rex’s “Jeepster” as the next major single from Electric Warrior. The writer praises the signature Rex sound — bouncy beat, jangling backing,

1971
Nov 6, 19711 min read


T. Rex (November 6, 1971) "Jeepster" - New Musical Express
New Musical Express singles column reviewing T. Rex’s “Jeepster” alongside Deep Purple’s “Fireball,” capturing the simultaneous rise of glam rock and hard rock in the UK singles scene. Publication: New Musical Express Date: November 6, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Singles Review THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Review of T. Rex’s “Jeepster” as the next major single from Electric Warrior. The writer praises the signature Rex sound — bouncy beat, jangling backing,

1971
Nov 6, 19711 min read


T. Rex (November 1, 1971) Marc Bolan Cover - Beat Instrumental Magazine
Beat Instrumental magazine cover featuring Marc Bolan, highlighting his role as a leading figure in the rock and recording scene during the peak of T. Rextasy. Publication: Beat Instrumental Magazine Date: November 1, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Magazine Cover / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Striking cover portrait of Marc Bolan performing with electric guitar, capturing his intense stage presence and glam rock image. The issue focuses on instrumental an

1971
Nov 1, 19711 min read


T. Rex (October 31, 1971) – Newcastle City Hall Concert Advert - Evening Chronicle (October 8, 1971)
This small but striking Evening Chronicle concert advertisement promotes T. Rex's forthcoming appearance at Newcastle City Hall. Appearing several weeks before the event, the advert highlights Marc Bolan and T. Rex under the banner “Electric Warriors”, reflecting the enormous success of the group's breakthrough album and the growing phenomenon of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Chronicle Date: October 8, 1971 Country: United Kingdom This concert advertisement announces a for

1971
Oct 30, 19712 min read


T. Rex (October 27, 1971) – Brighton Dome Concert Advert - Evening Argus (October 8, 1971)
This Evening Argus advertisement promotes T. Rex's forthcoming appearance at Brighton Dome during the height of the group's breakthrough year. Billed as the “Electric Warriors”, Marc Bolan and T. Rex were advertised for a major Sussex concert just weeks after the release of the Electric Warrior album. Publication: Evening Argus Date: October 8, 1971 Concert Date: October 27, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Published nearly three weeks before the event, the advertisement announce

1971
Oct 26, 19712 min read


T. Rex (October 27, 1971) – Brighton Dome Concert Advert - Evening Argus (October 15, 1971)
This Evening Argus advertisement promoted T. Rex's forthcoming appearance at Brighton Dome during the height of the Electric Warrior breakthrough. Published less than two weeks before the performance, the advert billed Marc Bolan and T. Rex as the “Electric Warriors”, reinforcing the growing success of the band's landmark album and the rapidly expanding phenomenon of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Argus Date: October 15, 1971 Concert Date: October 27, 1971 Country: United K

1971
Oct 26, 19712 min read


T. Rex (October 27, 1971) – Brighton Dome Concert Review - Evening Argus (October 28, 1971)
This sharply critical Evening Argus review by Ray Miller covers T. Rex’s concert at Brighton Dome on October 27, 1971. Despite a capacity audience, Miller describes an evening dominated by delays, frustration and disappointment, criticising both the shortened performance and the heavier electric direction of Marc Bolan’s music while acknowledging renditions of major hits including “Ride A White Swan” and “Hot Love.” Publication: Evening Argus Date: October 28, 1971 Concert Da

1971
Oct 26, 19714 min read


T. Rex (October 27, 1971) – Brighton Dome Concert Advert - Evening Argus (October 20, 1971)
This Evening Argus advertisement promotes T. Rex's forthcoming appearance at Brighton Dome during the breakthrough Electric Warrior era. Published one week before the event, the advert presents Marc Bolan and T. Rex as the “Electric Warriors”, reflecting the growing success of the album and the rapidly expanding phenomenon of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Argus Date: October 20, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Performance: October 27, 1971 This concert advertisement announces

1971
Oct 26, 19712 min read


Marc Bolan / John’s Children (October 26, 1971) – “Desdemona” Various Tracks Album Review - Lincolnshire Echo
This brief Lincolnshire Echo review looks back at Marc Bolan’s pre-T. Rex period through Various Tracks, a Track Records compilation bringing together recordings by four artists. The clipping specifically highlights John’s Children performing Bolan’s composition “Desdemona”, alongside recordings by Arthur Brown, Jimi Hendrix and Thunderclap Newman. Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: October 26, 1971 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY The review examines the Track Records com

1971
Oct 25, 19712 min read


T. Rex (October 25, 1971) – “T. Rex In Ekstase!” Album Feature - Bravo
This Bravo music-page feature selects T. Rex's Electric Warrior as its “Platte der Woche”, or “Record of the Week.” Published under the dramatic headline “T. Rex in Ekstase!”, translated as “T. Rex In Ecstasy!”, the German review praises Marc Bolan and T. Rex for answering their critics with an album the writer regards as energetic, cleanly produced and thoroughly enjoyable. Publication: Bravo Date: October 25, 1971 Country: Germany Appearing on Dieter Zillgens' Pop Express p

1971
Oct 24, 19713 min read
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