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T.Rex ( June3, 2026) Ride A White Swan MARC Version
Just Dropped “Ride A White Swan (’MARC’ version)”, taken from the upcoming 1974-1977 box set, is out now on all streaming platforms! 🔗 https://trexbolan.lnk.to/RideAWhiteSwan Enjoy the Ride 🦢 #TRex #RideAWhiteSwan

T.Rex
Jul 21 min read


Marc Bolan (April 19, 2014) – Electric Sevens 2 - At The BBC 4×7" Record Store Day Box Set
Released for Record Store Day on April 19, 2014, Electric Sevens 2 - At The BBC brought together eight Marc Bolan, T. Rex and Tyrannosaurus Rex recordings across four limited-edition 7-inch records. The collection draws from different parts of the BBC archive, combining Top Gear recordings, instrumental backing tracks prepared for Radio 1 Club, and material recorded for John Peel’s Sunday Concert. Particularly notable are “Ride A White Swan” and “Jewel,” both taken from T. Re

T.Rex
Apr 18, 20144 min read


Marc – (September 28, 1977) – ITV Television Series Show 6
Marc was a British pop‑music television series presented by Marc Bolan and produced in Manchester by Granada Television for the ITV network. Broadcast Date: September 28, 1977 The sixth and final edition of Marc, broadcast on 28 September 1977, featured an eclectic mix of established stars, emerging new-wave acts, dance performances and appearances by Marc Bolan and T. Rex. The programme is particularly remembered for featuring David Bowie's appearance performing "Heroes" and

1977
Sep 27, 19772 min read


T. Rex (February 13, 1971) "T. REX RIDES A WHITE SWAN ON Vamp POWER" - Melody Maker
A striking full‑page advertisement linking T. Rex’s rising glam‑rock mystique with Vamp Power amplification. Published at the height of the band’s early‑’71 momentum, the ad positions Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn as the new faces of British electric swagger.

1971
Feb 13, 19711 min read


T. Rex (January 25, 1971) Lyceum, Strand – "T.REX" Live Concert
Iconic concert advert and contemporary review from the night over 2,000 fans packed London’s Lyceum, marking a pivotal moment where Marc Bolan and T. Rex transitioned into a major live act and emerging supergroup. Publication: Melody Maker (review) / Concert Advert Date: January 25, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Live Concert / Review THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS T. Rex performed at the Lyceum, Strand with support from Jeff Dexter and Guest Group America. The show

1971
Jan 25, 19712 min read


T. Rex (January 9, 1971) "TYRANNOSAURUS REX - A MONSTER" - Billboard
Bold full-page Billboard magazine advertisement promoting T. Rex’s breakthrough single “Ride A White Swan” as “England’s Monster Single” now launching in the United States. Publication: Billboard Date: January 9, 1971 Country: United States Section: Record Company Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Capitol Records advert promoting “Ride A White Swan” as T. Rex’s major UK hit now available in the US. The ad highlights the single’s monster success in Britain an

1971
Jan 8, 19712 min read


T. Rex (December 26, 1970) "T. Rex: stimulating stuff" - Sounds
Sounds magazine live review of Tyrannosaurus Rex performing at The Big Apple in Brighton during their electric transition, highlighting their performance of “Ride A White Swan”. Publication: Sounds Date: December 26, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section: Live Review THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Glowing review of Tyrannosaurus Rex’s performance at The Big Apple in Brighton. The writer praises the band’s evolving sound, Marc Bolan’s charismatic stage presence, and the str

1970
Dec 25, 19701 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


T. Rex (October 29, 1970) "T.REX IN CONCERT - For Rex Friends" - Melody Maker
Melody Maker concert advertisement promoting three special T. Rex shows for dedicated “Rex Friends” during the early breakthrough period of “Ride A White Swan”. Publication:Melody Maker Date: October 29, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section: Concert Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Advertisement inviting loyal fans to see T. Rex live at three UK venues: Civic Hall Dunstable (Oct 29), City Hall Hull (Oct 30), and Mountford Hall Liverpool (Nov 4). All shows at 8

1970
Oct 28, 19702 min read


T. Rex (October 26, 1970) – BBC Radio 1 Top Gear Recording Chronicle
On October 26, 1970, T. Rex recorded a four-song session for John Peel’s BBC Radio 1 programme Top Gear. Featuring “Ride A White Swan,” “Jewel,” “Elemental Child” and “Sun Eye,” the session captures the group at an important moment as the T. Rex identity and increasingly electric sound were taking shape. The performances were first broadcast on November 7, 1970 and subsequently became part of the surviving Marc Bolan and T. Rex BBC archive. Programme: BBC Radio 1 Top Gear Rec

1970
Oct 25, 19705 min read
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