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T. Rex (September 25, 1971) – “Wanted: Messiah To Save Rock From Rock Bottom” - Daily Post (Merseyside)
This opinion piece examines the state of the music industry and argues that rock music needs a major new star capable of revitalising public interest. Within the article, Marc Bolan and T. Rex are singled out as the strongest candidates, with the writer highlighting Electric Warrior and Bolan's growing influence as evidence that a new musical figurehead may already have emerged. ublication: Daily Post (Merseyside) Date: September 25, 1971 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY Wri

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Sep 24, 19712 min read


T. Rex (September 25, 1971) – “Electric Warrior: T. Rex” Review - Evening Post
This brief album review assesses Electric Warrior, describing it as a varied and engaging release that showcases Marc Bolan's distinctive vocal style. The reviewer highlights the album's range of musical styles while drawing attention to several key tracks from the record. Publication: Evening Post Date: September 25, 1971 Country: United Kingdom This short review focuses on Electric Warrior, identifying it as a varied and interesting album from T. Rex. The writer singles out

1971
Sep 24, 19712 min read


T. Rex (September 24, 1971) – “LP Spot: Electric Warrior” Album Review - Manchester Evening News and Chronicle
This brief but enthusiastic Manchester Evening News review predicts major success for T. Rex's newly released Electric Warrior album. Praising Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn for expanding their musical range while retaining their distinctive style, the reviewer confidently concludes that the album would become a smash hit. Publication: Manchester Evening News and Chronicle Date: September 24, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Appearing under the heading “LP Spot”, the review opens wit

1971
Sep 23, 19712 min read


T. Rex (September 23, 1971) – “Jeepster” / Electric Warrior Album Review - Blaydon and Tyneside Courier
This Blaydon and Tyneside Courier review examines two advance tracks from T. Rex's newly released Electric Warrior album. The article focuses on "Jeepster" and "Life's A Gas", concluding that the album successfully bridges the gap between T. Rex's earlier underground following and their growing commercial audience. Publication: Blaydon and Tyneside Courier Date: September 23, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Appearing within the newspaper's music coverage, the review concentrates

1971
Sep 22, 19712 min read


T. Rex (September 11, 1971) – “T. Rex Second UK Tour” – Record Mirror
This Record Mirror article from September 11, 1971 announces T. Rex’s second major UK tour, confirming Marc Bolan’s status as one of Britain’s most in-demand performers. The piece details the band’s upcoming dates and the excitement surrounding their return to live stages following the success of their recent singles and the Electric Warrior sessions. Publication: Record Mirror Date: September 11, 1971 Country: United Kingdom The article outlines T. Rex’s plans for a full nat

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Sep 10, 19712 min read


T. Rex (September 3, 1971) – “Exciting T-Rex Really Get It On To An LP” Album Preview - Liverpool Daily Post (August 21, 1971)
This Liverpool Daily Post column by Charles Langley previews the forthcoming T. Rex album Electric Warrior, which was scheduled for release on September 3, 1971. With “Get It On” still sitting in the Top Ten, the article enthusiastically describes the album as the most exciting thing T. Rex had done to date and praises Marc Bolan's developing guitar work and distinctive vocal style. Publication: Liverpool Daily Post (Welsh ed.) Date: August 21, 1971 Release Date: September 3,

1971
Sep 2, 19713 min read


T. Rex (August 22, 1971) – Trentham Gardens Concert Review - Evening Sentinel (August 23, 1971)
This enthusiastic Evening Sentinel review captures T. Rex at the height of their breakthrough year. Reporting on a packed appearance at Trentham Gardens, the newspaper describes 2,500 fans rising to their feet as Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn delivered a performance featuring recent hits, previews from the forthcoming Electric Warrior album and a demonstration of why T. Rex had become one of Britain's biggest attractions. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: August 23, 1971 Conce

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Aug 21, 19713 min read


T. Rex (August 22, 1971) – Trentham Gardens Concert Review - Evening Sentinel (August 23, 1971)
This enthusiastic Evening Sentinel review captures T. Rex at the height of their 1971 breakthrough. Reporting on a packed performance at Trentham Gardens, the article describes 2,500 fans leaping to their feet as Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn delivered a set featuring recent hits, previews of material from Electric Warrior and a defence of the group's increasingly successful electric direction. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: August 23, 1971 Concert Date: August 22, 1971 Cou

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Aug 21, 19713 min read


T. Rex (August 9, 1971) – Bravo Musicbox Chart – Bravo
The 9 August 1971 issue of Bravo features T. Rex at number 2 on the Bravo Musicbox singles chart with “Hot Love.” Publication: Bravo Date: August 9, 1971 Country: Germany The Bravo Musicbox page lists the top 20 singles, with T. Rex’s “Hot Love” (Ariola 14 896) at number 2, marked as previous number 1. A photograph of Marc Bolan appears in the row of featured artists. In the England chart section, T. Rex’s “Get It On” is shown at number 1 (Ariola 10 327). The page also includ

1971
Aug 8, 19711 min read


T. Rex / Marc Bolan (August 7, 1971) – Cover Feature – New Musical Express
The week-ending 7 August 1971 issue of New Musical Express features a large cover photograph of Marc Bolan of T. Rex, with a caption celebrating the group’s second consecutive No. 1 single. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 7, 1971 Country: United Kingdom The cover is dominated by a black-and-white photograph of Marc Bolan performing on stage with electric guitar and microphone. The caption notes that T. Rex couldn’t hope to “get it on” in any more spectacular fas

1971
Aug 6, 19711 min read
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