The 6 August 1971 edition of the Southern Daily Echo carries an advertisement for an upcoming T. Rex concert at Starkers Royal Ballrooms, Boscombe. Publication: Southern Daily Echo Date: August 6, 1971 Country: United Kingdom The boxed advert announces T. Rex appearing on Thursday, August 12 at Starkers Royal Ballrooms, Boscombe. Tickets are priced at 60p advance and 60p on the door. A second date on the same bill lists Canned Heat for Monday, August 16 (tickets 90p advance /

The 6 August 1971 edition of the Worcester News reports T. Rex’s “Get It On” holding the top spot on the local chart for a second week. Publication: Worcester News Date: August 6, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “GET IT ON TOP,” the piece notes that T. Rex are king for a second week, while warning to watch out for Diana Ross, who has entered at number four. It also offers greetings to The Who and Slade. The top ten is listed in full, with “Get It On” by T. Rex

The 2 August 1971 issue of Bravo features the Bravo Musicbox chart with T. Rex’s “Hot Love” at number one. Publication: Bravo Date: August 2, 1971 Country: Germany The Musicbox listing shows “Hot Love” by T. Rex in the number-one position (Ariola 14 696), with a photograph of Marc Bolan. Other entries include Danyel Gérard, Middle of the Road, Michael Holm and further singles. Separate sections list the England, LP-Parade and Amerika charts. The page notes that the top 20 fro

The 2 August 1971 issue of Bravo reviews T. Rex’s single “Get It On” in its “hitVERDÄCHTIG” section under the POP express heading. Publication: Bravo Date: August 2, 1971 Country: Germany The review awards “Get It On” (Ariola 10 327) a three-star rating and describes it as a sure winner. It notes that T. Rex were clever enough not to serve up another version of “Hot Love,” instead offering a track with a rougher sound than their earlier recordings. A photograph of the band ac

Article Context & Main Highlights “Poetry Comes Through in T. Rex Songs” Publication: The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) Date: Friday, July 30, 1971 Positive album/performance review of T.Rex (formerly Tyrannosaurus Rex) during their 1971 breakthrough period. The article praises Marc Bolan’s poetic lyricism and the band’s evolving sound as they transitioned toward greater commercial success. Key Content Notable Details The reviewer notes that T.Rex’s music started a

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Record Mirror Cover & Inside Feature Striking front cover featuring a close-up portrait of Marc Bolan with major headlines including “MARC: SCI-FI MOVIE” and “ELVIS THE OUTLAW”. Inside article titled “More science fiction” explores Bolan’s evolving artistic direction. The cover promotes Marc Bolan’s plans for a science-fiction movie and other big stories. The feature article by Val Mabbs discusses T. Rex’s natural musical evolutio

Article Context & Main Highlights T. Rex – “Get It On” (Fly BUG 10) Publication: Evening News and Star (Late Final Edition) (Carlisle, Cumbria, England) Date: Tuesday, July 13, 1971 Short contemporary review of T.Rex’s new single “Get It On”, written shortly after its release. The reviewer notes that Marc Bolan wrote the track and highlights its funky rock style. Key Content Notable Details The review describes “Get It On” as a strong follow-up to the band’s previous hit “Ho

Article Context & Main Highlights “Poetry Comes Through in T. Rex Songs” Publication: Ledger-Enquirer (Columbus, Georgia) Date: Saturday, July 10, 1971 Feature article on T.Rex (formerly Tyrannosaurus Rex) during their breakthrough period in 1971. The piece explores Marc Bolan’s transition from underground folk/psychedelic act to emerging glam rock star, highlighting his poetic songwriting and the band’s growing popularity in both the UK and the US. Key Content Notable Detail

Article Context & Main Highlights T.Rex Live Review – Town Hall, Birmingham Publication: The Birmingham Post (Birmingham, England) Date: Saturday, July 3, 1971 Author: Ian Rufus Contemporary concert review of T.Rex performing at Birmingham Town Hall during their early 1971 rise. The article examines Marc Bolan and the band’s transition from their acoustic Tyrannosaurus Rex roots to the emerging electric glam rock sound that would soon make them superstars. Key Content Notable

Publication: Melody Maker Date: Saturday, July 3, 1971 STARLIGHT ROOMS, BOSTON Tel. (0205) 3579 Saturday, July 3rd T. REX Special guests: SUPERTRAMP D.J. Ricky Tee Doors: 7 to 12 Price: 50p Bars, etc. This advert appeared in Melody Maker on the exact day of the show. It captures T.Rex in the crucial summer of 1971, right as “Get It On” was released (July 2) and beginning its ascent to Number One. The band was transitioning from underground favourites to mainstream glam rock