Complete Chronicles

Full-page Disc advertisement promoting the Weeley Festival, with T. Rex, The Faces, and King Crimson headlining a massive bill over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Publication: Disc Date: August 28, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Festival Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Advertisement for the Weeley Festival of Progressive Music near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Headliners include T. Rex, The Faces, and King Crimson, with a huge supporting bill featuring Colo

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

New Musical Express cover story celebrating T. Rex’s explosive rise and comparing the fan hysteria to the height of Beatlemania. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 7, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover Story / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Major coverage of T. Rex’s rapid ascent to pop stardom, drawing direct comparisons to the early days of The Beatles. The article highlights the massive crowds, screaming fans, and the band’s chart dominanc

Article Context & Main Highlights “Poetry Comes Through in T. Rex Songs” Publication: The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) Date: Friday, July 30, 1971 Positive album/performance review of T.Rex (formerly Tyrannosaurus Rex) during their 1971 breakthrough period. The article praises Marc Bolan’s poetic lyricism and the band’s evolving sound as they transitioned toward greater commercial success. Key Content Notable Details The reviewer notes that T.Rex’s music started a

This Bravo magazine clipping from July 1971 reports on T. Rex’s latest recording sessions in Los Angeles, where Marc Bolan and his band produced Get It On and Raw Ramp for their forthcoming single. The brief update captures the band’s growing international momentum and Bolan’s confidence in their next chart success. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: July 25 1971 Country: Germany THE STORY The article notes that T. Rex recorded two new tracks — Get It On and Raw Ramp — dur

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Record Mirror Cover & Inside Feature Striking front cover featuring a close-up portrait of Marc Bolan with major headlines including “MARC: SCI-FI MOVIE” and “ELVIS THE OUTLAW”. Inside article titled “More science fiction” explores Bolan’s evolving artistic direction. The cover promotes Marc Bolan’s plans for a science-fiction movie and other big stories. The feature article by Val Mabbs discusses T. Rex’s natural musical evolutio

The July 22, 1971 edition of the Western Daily Press features an article on T. Rex’s rising success, with Marc Bolan discussing their chart momentum and future plans. Publication: Western Daily Press Date: July 22, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Location: Bristol / West Country Section: Music News THE STORY The piece quotes Marc Bolan on the band’s recent hits, their shift toward a more commercial sound, and the importance of luck and timing. It also includes a Top Ten chart a

Article Context & Main Highlights T. Rex – “Get It On” (Fly BUG 10) Publication: Evening News and Star (Late Final Edition) (Carlisle, Cumbria, England) Date: Tuesday, July 13, 1971 Short contemporary review of T.Rex’s new single “Get It On”, written shortly after its release. The reviewer notes that Marc Bolan wrote the track and highlights its funky rock style. Key Content Notable Details The review describes “Get It On” as a strong follow-up to the band’s previous hit “Ho

This three‑page Bravo magazine feature from July 1971 captures the height of T. Rex mania in Germany. With the headline “Bei T. Rex drehen die Mädchen durch” (“The girls go crazy for T. Rex”), the article celebrates Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn’s transformation from underground cult figures into international superstars, comparing their popularity in England to that of the Beatles. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: July 12 1971 Country: Germany THE STORY The feature opens w

Song: “Get It On” Artist: T. Rex Chart: BBC / Official UK Singles Chart Entry Date: July 10, 1971 Entry Position: No.21 Peak Position: No.1 Weeks at No.1: Four Total Weeks on Chart: Thirteen CHRONICLE SUMMARY On July 10, 1971, T. Rex’s Get It On entered the UK Singles Chart at No.21, beginning one of the defining chart runs of the glam‑rock era. Within weeks, the single surged to No.1, where it remained for four consecutive weeks, cementing Marc Bolan’s status a