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T. Rex (October 21, 1991) – “Jean-ius! Win This Album Or Video...” Feature - Liverpool Echo
This Liverpool Echo feature highlights the unexpected chart revival of T. Rex during 1991 following the renewed success of “Get It On.” Triggered by its use in a popular television advertising campaign, the article examines how a new generation was discovering Marc Bolan's music and promotes a competition offering copies of the latest T. Rex compilation album and video. Publication: Liverpool Echo Date: October 21, 1991 Country: United Kingdom Appearing in Penny Kiley's Chart

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Oct 20, 19913 min read


T. Rex (November 15, 1971) "Electric Warrior" German Promotion - Philips / Ariola
German magazine advertisement promoting T. Rex’s album Electric Warrior, the single “Get It On”, and highlighting the band’s rapid rise from underground obscurity to international chart success. Publication: German Music Magazine (Philips / Ariola Promotion) Date: 1971 Country: Germany Section: Album & Single Promotion THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Promotion for T. Rex’s new album Electric Warrior, composed and written by Marc Bolan. The advert celebrates the band’s break

1971
Nov 15, 19713 min read


T. Rex (November 9, 1971) – Lincoln Concert Preview & “Electric Warrior” Album Review - Lincolnshire Echo (October 26, 1971)
This Lincolnshire Echo review combines praise for T. Rex's rapidly rising album Electric Warrior with advance promotion for the group's forthcoming Lincoln appearance. Published two weeks before the concert, the article highlights Marc Bolan's songwriting, the album's chart success and the growing popularity of T. Rex during one of the most important periods in their career. Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: October 26, 1971 Concert Date: November 9, 1971 Country: United K

1971
Nov 9, 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 (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 3, 1971) – “Exciting T-Rex Really Get It On To An LP” Album Preview - Liverpool Daily Post (August 21, 1971)
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,

1971
Sep 2, 19713 min read


T. Rex (July 2, 1971) - “Get It On” Single: UK
A raw, swaggering rocker driven by one of the most iconic riffs in rock history, “Get It On” was the song that catapulted T. Rex into the mainstream and launched the full glam rock explosion. It remains one of the defining singles of the early 1970s. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: Fly Records Date: July 2, 1971 Catalogue: BUG 10 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Get It On” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Tony Visconti B-Side: “There Was A Time / Raw Ramp

1971
Jul 1, 19713 min read
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