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T. Rex (August 28, 1971) "Marc Tops the 'Forever Festival'" - Disc
Disc feature highlighting Marc Bolan and T. Rex headlining the Weeley Festival, cementing their status as one of Britain’s hottest live acts of 1971. Publication: Disc Date: August 28, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Festival Preview / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan and T. Rex top the bill at the Weeley Festival, one of the year’s major outdoor events. The article celebrates the band’s growing live reputation and positions Bolan as one of the bi

1971
Aug 27, 19711 min read


Marc Bolan (August 7, 1971) – “Hairy Story” Gossip Item – Jackie
The 7 August 1971 issue of Jackie includes a short gossip item on Marc Bolan under the heading “hairy story.” Publication: Jackie Date: August 7, 1971 Country: United Kingdom The piece notes that Marc Bolan is still brimming with ideas and has written a film story that a director is interested in. His script centres around a character from Outer Space whose superior knowledge comes to help the earth people with their problems. Marc doesn’t plan to appear in the film himself.

1971
Aug 6, 19711 min read


T. Rex at the BBC (August 3 1971) The Bob Harris “Sounds of the 70s” Session
Tuesday 3 August 1971, Marc Bolan and T. Rex stepped into BBC Studios TT in Shepherds Bush, London, and laid down one of the most vibrant radio sessions of their imperial glam phase. The date falls right in the middle of T. Rextasy: Hot Love and Get It On had already conquered the charts, Electric Warrior was about to drop, and Bolan’s star was ascending at dizzying speed. The session was recorded for Bob Harris’s Sounds of the 70s (often referred to simply as the Bob Harris

1971
Aug 2, 19712 min read


T.Rex (June 23, 1971) “T. Rex are Packed! for Trentham” – Evening Sentinel
A local news article reporting that T.Rex’s upcoming concert at Trentham Gardens has completely sold out, highlighting the band’s explosive popularity in the summer of 1971. PUBLICATION: Evening Sentinel Date: June 23, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News / Pop Music Column Title: T. Rex are Packed! for Trentham concert THE STORY The piece announces that T.Rex’s show at Trentham Gardens on Sunday, August 22nd has sold out rapidly. It mentions the band’s recent

1971
Jun 22, 19712 min read


T. Rex (June 23, 1971) “T. Rex are Place(d) for Trentham concert” Evening Sentinel
The June 23, 1971 edition of the Evening Sentinel announces that T. Rex will perform at Trentham Gardens (The Place) in August. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: June 23, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Location: Stoke-on-Trent / Trentham Section: Pop Spot column (Entertainment News) THE STORY The article reports strong interest in T. Rex’s upcoming concert at Trentham Gardens, noting the band’s recent commercial breakthrough. It includes a photograph of Marc Bolan and band me

1971
Jun 22, 19712 min read


T. Rex (June 5, 1971) “Words Getting Around” – Record Mirror
A promotional advertisement from the June 5, 1971 issue of Record Mirror highlighting the latest edition of the popular monthly songbook magazine WORDS – The Record Song Book. The ad promotes its content of hit song lyrics and features a striking black & white photo of T. Rex (Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn) labelled as “SUPER STARS”. Publication: Record Mirror Date: June 5, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-page advertisement Title: “WORDS getting aro- und” / “g

1971
Jun 4, 19712 min read


T. Rex (March 20, 1971) "Rex Drops Date in 'Overcharging' Row" - New Musical Express
In early 1971, as T. Rex’s fame accelerated, Marc Bolan drew a firm line: fans came first. The Sheffield Fiesta cancellation wasn’t a stunt — it was a statement of principle.

glamslam72
Mar 19, 19712 min read


T. Rex (March 5, 1971) “Hot Love” Single Review – Fulham & Hammersmith Chronicle
A burst of nostalgia, a flash of rock ’n’ roll energy, and a single destined to reshape the charts — “Hot Love” arrives with irresistible momentum.

1971
Mar 4, 19711 min read


T. Rex (1971) "The Old Guard Stand Firm, But Bolan And Stewart Spearhead A New Invasion" - New Musical Express
New Musical Express year-end poll analysis highlighting T. Rex and Rod Stewart as the dominant forces of 1971, signalling a generational shift in British pop. Publication: New Musical Express Date: 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Poll Survey / Year-End Review THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The 1971 NME Pop Poll reveals T. Rex and Rod Stewart as the standout acts of the year. Marc Bolan wins the Best World Vocal Group category with T. Rex, while Stewart tops the New

1971
Jan 22, 19712 min read


T. Rex (December 1, 1970) Marc Bolan Rides A White Swan – Vamp Power Advertisement (Beat Instrumental Magazine)
A half-page advertisement from the December 1970 issue of Beat Instrumental magazine promoting VAMP Power amplifiers, featuring Marc Bolan of T. Rex “riding a white swan” with the band’s equipment. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex / Marc Bolan Title: Marc Bolan Rides A White Swan (VAMP Power Ad) Date: December 1970 Label: VAMP International Ltd. Format / Type: Magazine Advertisement Country: United Kingdom THE STORY This advertisement highlights Marc Bolan and T.

1970
Nov 30, 19702 min read
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