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T. Rex (September 11, 1971) Weeley Festival Report - Record Mirror
Record Mirror two-page feature reviewing the 1971 Weeley Festival, highlighting T. Rex’s powerful performance and the vibrant atmosphere of Britain’s outdoor rock scene. Publication: Record Mirror Date: September 11, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Festival Report / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS In-depth coverage of the Weeley Festival, focusing on T. Rex’s standout set and the overall festival atmosphere. The article notes the energy of the crowd, the diver

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Sep 11, 19711 min read


T. Rex (September 4, 1971) "Private Rex" - Melody Maker
Melody Maker news brief announcing T. Rex’s strictly limited promotional single featuring “Jeepster” and “Life’s A Gas”, available only to friends and DJs ahead of the Electric Warrior album release. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 4, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: News Brief THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS T. Rex release a limited single on September 10 that will not be available to the public. The tracks — “Jeepster” and “Life’s A Gas” — are taken from th

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Sep 4, 19711 min read


T. Rex (August 28, 1971) Marc Bolan Feature - Melody Maker
Melody Maker double-page feature on Marc Bolan discussing his personal happiness, marriage, T. Rex’s rapid rise, and anticipation for the band’s new album. Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 28, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Feature / Artist Profile THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan reflects on his recent marriage, personal contentment, and the band’s meteoric success with “Ride a White Swan” and “Hot Love”. He discusses the recording of their forthcomi

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Aug 28, 19711 min read


T. Rex (August 28, 1971) Weeley Festival of Progressive Music Advertisement - Disc
Full-page Disc advertisement promoting the Weeley Festival, with T. Rex, The Faces, and King Crimson headlining a massive bill over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Publication: Disc Date: August 28, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Festival Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Advertisement for the Weeley Festival of Progressive Music near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Headliners include T. Rex, The Faces, and King Crimson, with a huge supporting bill featuring Colo

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Aug 28, 19711 min read


T. Rex (August 28, 1971) "Marc Tops the 'Forever Festival'" - Disc
Disc feature highlighting Marc Bolan and T. Rex headlining the Weeley Festival, cementing their status as one of Britain’s hottest live acts of 1971. Publication: Disc Date: August 28, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Festival Preview / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan and T. Rex top the bill at the Weeley Festival, one of the year’s major outdoor events. The article celebrates the band’s growing live reputation and positions Bolan as one of the bi

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Aug 28, 19711 min read


T. Rex (August 7, 1971) "Just Like Beatles Days Again!" - New Musical Express
New Musical Express cover story celebrating T. Rex’s explosive rise and comparing the fan hysteria to the height of Beatlemania. Publication: New Musical Express Date: August 7, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover Story / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Major coverage of T. Rex’s rapid ascent to pop stardom, drawing direct comparisons to the early days of The Beatles. The article highlights the massive crowds, screaming fans, and the band’s chart dominanc

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Aug 7, 19711 min read


T. Rex (July 25 1971) – “Get It On & Raw Ramp Recorded in Los Angeles” – Bravo Magazine
This Bravo magazine clipping from July 1971 reports on T. Rex’s latest recording sessions in Los Angeles, where Marc Bolan and his band produced Get It On and Raw Ramp for their forthcoming single. The brief update captures the band’s growing international momentum and Bolan’s confidence in their next chart success. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: July 25 1971 Country: Germany THE STORY The article notes that T. Rex recorded two new tracks — Get It On and Raw Ramp — dur

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Jul 25, 19712 min read


T. Rex (July 12 1971) – “The girls go crazy for T. Rex”– Bravo Magazine
This three‑page Bravo magazine feature from July 1971 captures the height of T. Rex mania in Germany. With the headline “Bei T. Rex drehen die Mädchen durch” (“The girls go crazy for T. Rex”), the article celebrates Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn’s transformation from underground cult figures into international superstars, comparing their popularity in England to that of the Beatles. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: July 12 1971 Country: Germany THE STORY The feature opens w

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Jul 12, 19712 min read


T. Rex (June 5, 1971) “Words Getting Around” – Record Mirror
A promotional advertisement from the June 5, 1971 issue of Record Mirror highlighting the latest edition of the popular monthly songbook magazine WORDS – The Record Song Book. The ad promotes its content of hit song lyrics and features a striking black & white photo of T. Rex (Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn) labelled as “SUPER STARS”. Publication: Record Mirror Date: June 5, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-page advertisement Title: “WORDS getting aro- und” / “g

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Jun 5, 19712 min read


T. Rex (May 26, 1971) They Screamed the Place Down for Marc – Leicester Mercury
Teenage hysteria hits Leicester as T. Rex mania takes hold at De Montfort Hall. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Leicester Mercury Date: May 26, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Music / Concert Review THE STORY This lively local review captures the explosive reaction of young female fans at T. Rex’s concert. The writer describes the “adolescent screams of ecstatic teenage girl fans” for curly-haired frontman Marc Bolan, noting how the recent chart-toppers “Ride a Whit

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May 26, 19711 min read
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