A heavily promoted, highly anticipated T. Rex concert at Carnegie Hall becomes one of the most debated glam‑rock moments of 1972, drawing both ecstatic fans and a sharply critical New York Times review.

Sunday Mercury concert advertisement promoting T. Rex live at the Odeon, New Street, Birmingham with special guests Bronco. Publication: Sunday Mercury Date: June 27, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Location: Birmingham THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Promotional advertisement for T. Rex in concert at the Odeon, New Street, Birmingham on Friday, July 2nd 1971. The show was presented by John & Tony Smith with special guests Bronco. • Bold “ODEON” branding with “The Big Screen S

The June 23, 1971 edition of the Evening Sentinel announces that T. Rex will perform at Trentham Gardens (The Place) in August. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: June 23, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Location: Stoke-on-Trent / Trentham Section: Pop Spot column (Entertainment News) THE STORY The article reports strong interest in T. Rex’s upcoming concert at Trentham Gardens, noting the band’s recent commercial breakthrough. It includes a photograph of Marc Bolan and band me

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

A burst of nostalgia, a flash of rock ’n’ roll energy, and a single destined to reshape the charts — “Hot Love” arrives with irresistible momentum.

This Swindon Advertiser music chart, published on Tuesday,  December 1, 1970, highlights T. Rex climbing to No. 5 with Ride a White Swan, compiled by Melody Maker. The listing captures a pivotal moment in British pop history — the dawn of glam rock — as Marc Bolan’s new electric sound began reshaping the charts. Publication: Swindon Advertiser (Swindon, England) Date: December 1 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Page 13 / Music Charts Title: T. Rex Riding High Rid

A half-page advertisement from the December 1970 issue of Beat Instrumental magazine promoting VAMP Power amplifiers, featuring Marc Bolan of T. Rex “riding a white swan” with the band’s equipment. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex / Marc Bolan Title: Marc Bolan Rides A White Swan (VAMP Power Ad) Date: December 1970 Label: VAMP International Ltd. Format / Type: Magazine Advertisement Country: United Kingdom THE STORY This advertisement highlights Marc Bolan and T.

A passionate 1970 Melody Maker feature in which Marc Bolan calls for rock bands to play more affordable gigs so that ordinary fans can actually afford to see them live. Publication: Melody Maker Date: October 24, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section: Feature / Opinion THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan states that if the Royal Philharmonic can play for a maximum of 25 shillings, then rock bands should be able to do the same. He criticises the high prices that exclud

New Musical Express front page advertisement for T. Rex’s triple “A” side stereo single featuring “Ride a White Swan”. Publication: New Musical Express Date: October 10, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section: Advertisement / Single Promotion THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Prominent advertisement for T. Rex’s new single “Ride a White Swan / Is It Love / Summertime Blues” on the Fly Records label (BUD 1). The ad highlights the release of this important single during T. Rex’s

The December 13, 1966 edition of the Lincolnshire Echo reviews Marc Bolan’s single “Hippy Gumbo” (Parlophone R 5539), describing it as an arranger’s record full of musical ideas and portraying Bolan as a man of mystery with a rasping, bluesy voice. Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: December 13, 1966 Country: United Kingdom Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire Section: Music / Singles Review THE STORY The review highlights Bolan’s eclectic style and the song’s potential to reach