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T. Rex (November 6, 1971) "Jeepster" - New Musical Express
New Musical Express singles column reviewing T. Rex’s “Jeepster” alongside Deep Purple’s “Fireball,” capturing the simultaneous rise of glam rock and hard rock in the UK singles scene. Publication: New Musical Express Date: November 6, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Singles Review THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Review of T. Rex’s “Jeepster” as the next major single from Electric Warrior. The writer praises the signature Rex sound — bouncy beat, jangling backing,

1971
Nov 6, 19711 min read


T. Rex (October 27, 1971) – Brighton Dome Concert Advert - Evening Argus (October 8, 1971)
This Evening Argus advertisement promotes T. Rex's forthcoming appearance at Brighton Dome during the height of the group's breakthrough year. Billed as the “Electric Warriors”, Marc Bolan and T. Rex were advertised for a major Sussex concert just weeks after the release of the Electric Warrior album. Publication: Evening Argus Date: October 8, 1971 Concert Date: October 27, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Published nearly three weeks before the event, the advertisement announce

1971
Oct 26, 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 25, 1971) – “T. Rex In Ekstase!” Album Feature - Bravo
This Bravo music-page feature selects T. Rex's Electric Warrior as its “Platte der Woche”, or “Record of the Week.” Published under the dramatic headline “T. Rex in Ekstase!”, translated as “T. Rex In Ecstasy!”, the German review praises Marc Bolan and T. Rex for answering their critics with an album the writer regards as energetic, cleanly produced and thoroughly enjoyable. Publication: Bravo Date: October 25, 1971 Country: Germany Appearing on Dieter Zillgens' Pop Express p

1971
Oct 24, 19713 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 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


Marc Bolan (October 2, 1971) – “T. Rex Star Is No Curly-Haired Freak” Feature - Evening Sentinel
This Evening Sentinel feature finds Marc Bolan reflecting on the extraordinary transformation of T. Rex from the underground Tyrannosaurus Rex into one of Britain's biggest chart acts. Speaking candidly about fame, songwriting, success and public perception, Bolan rejects many of the myths that had begun to surround him during the rise of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: October 2, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Interviewed by Alan Jones, Marc Bolan discusses the

1971
Oct 1, 19713 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
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