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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


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 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 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 5, 1971) – “Electric Warrior” Album Review - Daily Mirror
This short but colourful Daily Mirror review captures the excitement surrounding T. Rex at the height of their breakthrough success. The reviewer contrasts the group's origins in the underground scene with their emergence as Britain's latest teenage sensation, while enthusiastically praising Marc Bolan and Electric Warrior. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: October 5, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Appearing in the newspaper's record review section, the piece examines T. Rex's la

1971
Oct 4, 19712 min read


T. Rex – (October 1, 1971) – Radio Bremen Studios, Bremen, West Germany
On 1 October 1971, T. Rex travelled to Radio Bremen Studios in Bremen, West Germany, to record performances for the German television programme Beat Club. Unlike the previous day's filming commitments, this session featured the group performing live in the studio. According to the source text, one complete take of the band performing was filmed, followed by a second take featuring Marc Bolan adding vocal parts and additional guitar overdubs. The two performances were subseque

1971
Sep 30, 19712 min read


T. Rex (September 25, 1971) – “Electric Warrior” Album Review - Evening Post
This concise Evening Post review assesses T. Rex's newly released Electric Warrior album and identifies Marc Bolan's voice as its defining feature. Reviewer James Belsey praises the variety of material on the record, highlighting its movement from fairy-tale imagery to hard rock while concluding that the music is performed with conviction throughout. Publication: Evening Post Date: September 25, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Appearing within James Belsey's “Pops” column, the r

1971
Sep 24, 19712 min read


T. Rex (September 24, 1971) – “LP Spot: Electric Warrior” Album Review - Manchester Evening News and Chronicle
This brief but enthusiastic Manchester Evening News review predicts major success for T. Rex's newly released Electric Warrior album. Praising Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn for expanding their musical range while retaining their distinctive style, the reviewer confidently concludes that the album would become a smash hit. Publication: Manchester Evening News and Chronicle Date: September 24, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Appearing under the heading “LP Spot”, the review opens wit

1971
Sep 23, 19712 min read


T. Rex (September 23, 1971) – “Jeepster” / Electric Warrior Album Review - Blaydon and Tyneside Courier
This Blaydon and Tyneside Courier review examines two advance tracks from T. Rex's newly released Electric Warrior album. The article focuses on "Jeepster" and "Life's A Gas", concluding that the album successfully bridges the gap between T. Rex's earlier underground following and their growing commercial audience. Publication: Blaydon and Tyneside Courier Date: September 23, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Appearing within the newspaper's music coverage, the review concentrates

1971
Sep 22, 19712 min read
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