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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


T. Rex (October 31, 1971) – Newcastle City Hall Concert Advert - Evening Chronicle (October 8, 1971)
This small but striking Evening Chronicle concert advertisement promotes T. Rex's forthcoming appearance at Newcastle City Hall. Appearing several weeks before the event, the advert highlights Marc Bolan and T. Rex under the banner “Electric Warriors”, reflecting the enormous success of the group's breakthrough album and the growing phenomenon of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Chronicle Date: October 8, 1971 Country: United Kingdom This concert advertisement announces a for

1971
Oct 30, 19712 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


T. Rex (October 27, 1971) – Brighton Dome Concert Advert - Evening Argus (October 15, 1971)
This Evening Argus advertisement promoted T. Rex's forthcoming appearance at Brighton Dome during the height of the Electric Warrior breakthrough. Published less than two weeks before the performance, the advert billed Marc Bolan and T. Rex as the “Electric Warriors”, reinforcing the growing success of the band's landmark album and the rapidly expanding phenomenon of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Argus Date: October 15, 1971 Concert Date: October 27, 1971 Country: United K

1971
Oct 26, 19712 min read


T. Rex (October 27, 1971) – Brighton Dome Concert Advert - Evening Argus (October 20, 1971)
This Evening Argus advertisement promotes T. Rex's forthcoming appearance at Brighton Dome during the breakthrough Electric Warrior era. Published one week before the event, the advert presents Marc Bolan and T. Rex as the “Electric Warriors”, reflecting the growing success of the album and the rapidly expanding phenomenon of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Argus Date: October 20, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Performance: October 27, 1971 This concert advertisement announces

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
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