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T. Rex (August 13 1972) – “New Names in Park” Notice – Daily News
This Daily News notice from August 1972 announces lineup changes for the Schaefer Music Festival at Wollman Rink in Central Park, New York. The brief update confirms that T. Rex’s scheduled Monday performance was cancelled and replaced by Steppenwolf and Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show. Publication: Daily News Date: August 13 1972 Country: United States Under the heading “New Names in Park,” the article reports two program changes for the Schaefer Music Festival. Steppenwolf,

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Aug 13, 19722 min read


T. Rex (August 14 1972) – “Schaefer Music Festival in Central Park” Advert – Daily News
This Daily News advertisement from July 1972 promotes the upcoming Schaefer Music Festival at Wollman Rink in Central Park, New York. The listing includes a schedule of pop‑music concerts and notes that T. Rex’s planned appearance on Monday, August 14 was replaced by Steppenwolf and Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show. Publication: Daily News Date: July 30 1972 Country: United States The advert presents the full lineup for the Schaefer Music Festival, a major summer concert series

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Aug 13, 19722 min read


Marc Bolan (September 20, 1971) – “T. Rex von A bis Z: Für Marc braucht Mickey starke Nerven” – Bravo Magazine
This Bravo magazine feature from September 20 1971 presents a playful A‑to‑Z profile of T. Rex, focusing on Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn. Written in German, it captures the band’s glam‑rock charisma and the whirlwind of fame surrounding Bolan at the height of his success. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: September 20 1971 Country: Germany Across three richly illustrated pages, Bravo explores T. Rex from A to Z, pairing each letter with anecdotes and photographs that reveal Mar

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Sep 19, 19712 min read


T. Rex (September 15, 1971) – “Rock Feast at the ‘De Mont’” Feature – Leicester Mercury (NOW Supplement)
This Leicester Mercury supplement from September 15 1971 previews a major lineup of progressive rock acts performing at Leicester’s De Montfort Hall. Among the featured names is T. Rex, noted for their electrifying presence and growing popularity as glam rock began to dominate the British music scene. Publication: Leicester Mercury (NOW Supplement) Date: September 15 1971 Country: United Kingdom The article highlights Leicester’s emergence as a key stop for top touring acts,

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Sep 14, 19711 min read


T. Rex (September 6, 1971) – “Pop gibt’s noch in 50 Jahren” Feature – Pop Magazine / Bravo International
This Bravo International double‑page spread from September 6 , 1971 includes a short feature titled “Pop gibt’s noch in 50 Jahren” (“Pop will still exist in 50 years”), spotlighting Marc Bolan of T. Rex as a symbol of enduring pop vitality. The article appears alongside humor, lifestyle, and youth‑culture columns, reflecting the magazine’s eclectic mix of entertainment and personality coverage. Publication: Bravo International (Pop Magazine) Date: September 6, 1971 Country

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T. Rex (September 4, 1971) – “Weeley Festival” Feature – Melody Maker
This Melody Maker clipping from September 4 1971 features a striking monochrome photograph of Marc Bolan performing live, captured in the midst of his early‑1970s T. Rex era. The image, printed in halftone style, highlights Bolan’s distinctive curls and his close connection with the guitar — a defining symbol of his glam‑rock transformation. Publication: Melody Maker Date: 4 September 1971 Country: United Kingdom The photograph shows Bolan in a moment of concentration, his

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Sep 3, 19712 min read


T. Rex (August 28, 1971) Tops the ‘Forever’ Festival” Feature – Disc
This Disc article from August 1971 previews the Weeley Festival of Progressive Music, spotlighting Marc Bolan and T. Rex as the headline act. Rosalind Russell’s column captures the excitement surrounding Bolan’s meteoric rise and the festival’s scale, which promised to be one of Britain’s biggest rock events of the year. Publication: Disc Date: August 28 1971 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Marc tops the ‘forever’ festival,” the article notes that among...

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Aug 27, 19711 min read


T. Rex (August 28, 1971) – “Marc Time” Feature – Melody Maker
This Melody Maker feature from August 1971, written by Chris Welch, profiles Marc Bolan at the height of his success with T. Rex. The article explores Bolan’s transformation from underground folk poet to chart‑topping glam‑rock star, capturing his reflections on fame, creativity, and the pressures of stardom. Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 28 1971 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Marc Time,” Chris Welch writes that “success and Mr Bolan has been a happy m

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Aug 27, 19712 min read


T. Rex (August 28 1971) – “New T. Rex Set” Feature – Melody Maker
This Melody Maker news item from August 1971 announces the forthcoming release of T. Rex’s landmark album Electric Warrior. The brief feature outlines the record’s design, packaging, and tracklist, marking the arrival of what would become one of the defining albums of the glam‑rock era. Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 28 1971 Country: United Kingdom The article reveals that Electric Warrior was scheduled for release by Fly Records the following month. It describes th

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Aug 27, 19712 min read


T. Rex (August 28, 1971) – “Weeley Festival Advert” Feature – Disc and Music Echo
This Disc and Music Echo clipping from August 1971 promotes the upcoming Weeley Festival of Progressive Music, held near Clacton‑on‑Sea over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. The advert highlights T. Rex as one of the headline acts, alongside The Faces and King Crimson, marking one of the most ambitious British rock festivals of the early 1970s. Publication: Disc and Music Echo Date: August 28 1971 Country: United Kingdom The page combines two distinct features: a top‑half a

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Aug 27, 19712 min read
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