Melody Maker news item announcing the release of T. Rex’s new album Electric Warrior (delayed for packaging) and detailing their upcoming British and European tour dates. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 11, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: News / Tour Announcement The article opens by confirming that T. Rex’s new album has finally been released after a short delay caused by additional work on the packaging, including a fold‑out poster. Melody Maker notes that t

Melody Maker news brief announcing T. Rex’s strictly limited promotional single featuring “Jeepster” and “Life’s A Gas”, available only to friends and DJs ahead of the Electric Warrior album release. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 4, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: News Brief THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS T. Rex release a limited single on September 10 that will not be available to the public. The tracks — “Jeepster” and “Life’s A Gas” — are taken from th

This Liverpool Daily Post column by Charles Langley previews the forthcoming T. Rex album Electric Warrior, which was scheduled for release on September 3, 1971. With “Get It On” still sitting in the Top Ten, the article enthusiastically describes the album as the most exciting thing T. Rex had done to date and praises Marc Bolan's developing guitar work and distinctive vocal style. Publication: Liverpool Daily Post (Welsh ed.) Date: August 21, 1971 Release Date: September 3,

This enthusiastic Evening Sentinel review captures T. Rex at the height of their breakthrough year. Reporting on a packed appearance at Trentham Gardens, the newspaper describes 2,500 fans rising to their feet as Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn delivered a performance featuring recent hits, previews from the forthcoming Electric Warrior album and a demonstration of why T. Rex had become one of Britain's biggest attractions. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: August 23, 1971 Conce

This enthusiastic Evening Sentinel review captures T. Rex at the height of their 1971 breakthrough. Reporting on a packed performance at Trentham Gardens, the article describes 2,500 fans leaping to their feet as Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn delivered a set featuring recent hits, previews of material from Electric Warrior and a defence of the group's increasingly successful electric direction. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: August 23, 1971 Concert Date: August 22, 1971 Cou