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T. Rex (October 25, 1971) – St. George’s Hall, Bradford
T. Rex appeared at St. George’s Hall, Bradford, on October 25, 1971, as part of the Electric Warrior tour. The performance fell within a concentrated run of British dates, while surviving material with direct provenance to the October Bradford appearance includes an autograph and a colour photograph. A separate surviving ticket documents an earlier T. Rex concert at the same venue on May 27, 1971. Venue: St. George’s Hall City: Bradford Concert Date: October 25, 1971 Country:

1971
Oct 24, 19713 min read


T. Rex (October 25, 1971) – “Get It On” No. 2 - Bravo Musicbox
This Bravo Musicbox chart page captures T. Rex maintaining a major presence in Germany during October 1971. “Get It On” is placed at No. 2, immediately behind Sweet’s “Co-Co”, while the accompanying photograph features Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn during the breakthrough Electric Warrior period. Publication: Bravo Date: October 25, 1971 Country: Germany THE STORY The Bravo Musicbox presents the magazine’s weekly selection of 20 current hits, accompanied by artist photographs an

1971
Oct 24, 19713 min read


T. Rex (October 23, 1971) – “Marc Bolan” Feature & Free Colour Poster - Sounds
This October 23, 1971 issue of Sounds gives Marc Bolan particularly prominent coverage during the extraordinary rise of T. Rex. A free full-colour concert poster was advertised across the top of the front page, while an extensive interior feature examined Bolan’s increasing fame, his attitude towards success, his relationship with audiences and the pressures accompanying his new position as one of Britain’s biggest rock stars. Publication: Sounds Date: October 23, 1971 Countr

1971
Oct 22, 19714 min read


Marc Bolan (October 21, 1971) – Sounds Colour Poster Advert - Daily Mirror
This small but eye-catching Daily Mirror advertisement promotes the latest issue of Sounds, drawing attention to a free colour poster of Marc Bolan. Published at the height of the Electric Warrior era, the advert reflects Bolan's rapidly growing popularity and his status as one of the most in-demand stars in British music. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: October 21, 1971 Country: United Kingdom This newspaper advertisement promotes the current issue of Sounds by highlighting

1971
Oct 20, 19712 min read


T. Rex (October 16, 1971) – “During Tour” News Feature – Evening Despatch.
As Electric Warrior surged up the album charts, Marc Bolan spoke about recording in America, developing a new sound, and preparing both a forthcoming single and a new album. Published during the breakthrough months of Bolanmania, the feature captured T. Rex at a moment of extraordinary momentum. Publication: Evening Despatch Publication Date: October 16, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1971 Appearing in Bob Eborall's music column, this feature finds Marc Bola

1971
Oct 15, 19712 min read


T. Rex (October 16, 1971) – “Electric Warrior” Album Review – Southern Daily Echo.
A sharply critical review of T. Rex's breakthrough album Electric Warrior, published at the height of Bolanmania. While the record was rapidly becoming one of the defining albums of 1971, the reviewer remained unconvinced, arguing that Marc Bolan's formula had become repetitive despite the group's growing commercial success. Publication: Southern Daily Echo Publication Date: October 16, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1971 This brief review examines T. Rex's

1971
Oct 15, 19712 min read


Marc Bolan & T. Rex (October 15, 1971) – “Electric Warrior” Review – Bucks Examiner.
In his regular Discorner column, Graham Howard reviews T. Rex's newly released Electric Warrior, defending Marc Bolan against criticism from former fans while praising the group's evolving sound, Tony Visconti's production, and the growing strength of Bolan's songwriting. Publication: Bucks Examiner Date: October 15, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Writing in the Discorner column, Graham Howard addresses criticism aimed at Marc Bolan and T. Rex from fans who felt the band had mo

1971
Oct 14, 19712 min read


T. Rex (October 15, 1971) – “On The Pop Scene” News Feature – North Western Evening Mail.
Marc Bolan discusses T. Rex's remarkable rise following the success of Get It On, revealing plans for a new single, a forthcoming album and an extensive British tour. Published during the height of the band's breakthrough year, the article captures Bolan looking ahead to the next phase of T. Rex's career. Publication: North Western Evening Mail Publication Date: October 15, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1971 Appearing within Bob Eborall's regular “On The Po

1971
Oct 14, 19712 min read


T. Rex (October 12, 1971) – “Electric Warrior” Album Review - Lincolnshire Echo
This short Lincolnshire Echo review praises Electric Warrior as a highly enjoyable album and highlights the way T. Rex successfully combined their original ideas with a more commercial sound. The reviewer argues that Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn had managed to broaden their appeal without losing their identity Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: October 12, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Appearing in the newspaper's “Disc Data” column, the review examines T. Rex's Fly Records re

1971
Oct 11, 19712 min read


T. Rex (October 9, 1971) "Electric Warriors" UK Tour Advertisement - Melody Maker
Full-page Melody Maker advertisement promoting T. Rex’s major “Electric Warriors” UK tour in October and November 1971 during the peak of T. Rextasy. Publication: Melody Maker Date: October 9, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Concert Tour Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Extensive UK tour dates presented by John & Tony Smith, featuring T. Rex performing as the Electric Warriors across major venues from October 19th to November 10th. The advert highlights t

1971
Oct 8, 19711 min read
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