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

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

The 7 August 1971 issue of Jackie includes a short gossip item on Marc Bolan under the heading “hairy story.” Publication: Jackie Date: August 7, 1971 Country: United Kingdom The piece notes that Marc Bolan is still brimming with ideas and has written a film story that a director is interested in. His script centres around a character from Outer Space whose superior knowledge comes to help the earth people with their problems. Marc doesn’t plan to appear in the film himself.

The 6 August 1971 edition of the Southern Daily Echo carries an advertisement for an upcoming T. Rex concert at Starkers Royal Ballrooms, Boscombe. Publication: Southern Daily Echo Date: August 6, 1971 Country: United Kingdom The boxed advert announces T. Rex appearing on Thursday, August 12 at Starkers Royal Ballrooms, Boscombe. Tickets are priced at 60p advance and 60p on the door. A second date on the same bill lists Canned Heat for Monday, August 16 (tickets 90p advance /

The 6 August 1971 edition of the Worcester News reports T. Rex’s “Get It On” holding the top spot on the local chart for a second week. Publication: Worcester News Date: August 6, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “GET IT ON TOP,” the piece notes that T. Rex are king for a second week, while warning to watch out for Diana Ross, who has entered at number four. It also offers greetings to The Who and Slade. The top ten is listed in full, with “Get It On” by T. Rex

Event: August 5, 1971 – Top of the Pops (Episode 396), BBC. A look at Britain’s best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Family, Diana Ross, and John Williams. Introduced by Ed Stewart. 40 minutes. Archive status: Wiped. Recorded the previous day (4 August 1971). Performances Featured • Dawn Feat. Tony Orlando – What Are You Doing Sunday (Played Over Charts, Chart #27) • Family – In My Own Time (Mimed, Chart #11) • Chicory Tip – Excus

Tuesday 3 August 1971, Marc Bolan and T. Rex stepped into BBC Studios TT in Shepherds Bush, London, and laid down one of the most vibrant radio sessions of their imperial glam phase. The date falls right in the middle of T. Rextasy: Hot Love and Get It On had already conquered the charts, Electric Warrior was about to drop, and Bolan’s star was ascending at dizzying speed. The session was recorded for Bob Harris’s Sounds of the 70s (often referred to simply as the Bob Harris

The 2 August 1971 issue of Bravo features the Bravo Musicbox chart with T. Rex’s “Hot Love” at number one. Publication: Bravo Date: August 2, 1971 Country: Germany The Musicbox listing shows “Hot Love” by T. Rex in the number-one position (Ariola 14 696), with a photograph of Marc Bolan. Other entries include Danyel Gérard, Middle of the Road, Michael Holm and further singles. Separate sections list the England, LP-Parade and Amerika charts. The page notes that the top 20 fro

The 2 August 1971 issue of Bravo reviews T. Rex’s single “Get It On” in its “hitVERDÄCHTIG” section under the POP express heading. Publication: Bravo Date: August 2, 1971 Country: Germany The review awards “Get It On” (Ariola 10 327) a three-star rating and describes it as a sure winner. It notes that T. Rex were clever enough not to serve up another version of “Hot Love,” instead offering a track with a rougher sound than their earlier recordings. A photograph of the band ac

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