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T. Rex (November 9, 1971) – Lincoln Concert Advert - Lincolnshire Echo
This Lincolnshire Echo advertisement promoted T. Rex's forthcoming appearance in Lincoln during the breakthrough Electric Warrior period. Published one month before the event, the advert presented Marc Bolan and T. Rex as the “Electric Warriors”, capitalising on the growing success of the group's landmark album and their rapidly expanding popularity across Britain. Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: October 9, 1971 Country: United Kingdom This compact concert advertisement

1971
Nov 9, 19712 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 (November 9, 1971) – Lincoln Concert Advert - Lincolnshire Echo (October 16, 1971)
This Lincolnshire Echo advertisement promoted T. Rex's forthcoming appearance in Lincoln during the breakthrough Electric Warrior era. Published just over three weeks before the event, the advert presented Marc Bolan and T. Rex as the “Electric Warriors”, reinforcing the band's growing reputation as one of Britain's leading live attractions. Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: October 16, 1971 Concert Date: November 9, 1971 Country: United Kingdom This advertisement announce

1971
Nov 9, 19712 min read


T. Rex (November 9, 1971) – Lincoln Concert Advert - Lincolnshire Echo (October 23, 1971)
This Lincolnshire Echo advertisement continued the promotion of T. Rex's forthcoming Lincoln appearance during the height of the Electric Warrior era. Published just over two weeks before the concert, the advert once again billed Marc Bolan and T. Rex as the “Electric Warriors”, reflecting the group's growing status as one of Britain's premier live attractions. Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: October 23, 1971 Concert Date: November 9, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Publish

1971
Nov 9, 19712 min read


Marc Bolan / John’s Children (October 26, 1971) – “Desdemona” Various Tracks Album Review - Lincolnshire Echo
This brief Lincolnshire Echo review looks back at Marc Bolan’s pre-T. Rex period through Various Tracks, a Track Records compilation bringing together recordings by four artists. The clipping specifically highlights John’s Children performing Bolan’s composition “Desdemona”, alongside recordings by Arthur Brown, Jimi Hendrix and Thunderclap Newman. Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: October 26, 1971 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY The review examines the Track Records com

1971
Oct 25, 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


Marc Bolan (December 13, 1966) “Hippy Gumbo” Single Review - Lincolnshire Echo
The December 13, 1966 edition of the Lincolnshire Echo reviews Marc Bolan’s single “Hippy Gumbo” (Parlophone R 5539), describing it as an arranger’s record full of musical ideas and portraying Bolan as a man of mystery with a rasping, bluesy voice. Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: December 13, 1966 Country: United Kingdom Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire Section: Music / Singles Review THE STORY The review highlights Bolan’s eclectic style and the song’s potential to reach

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Dec 13, 19662 min read
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