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T. Rex (November 5, 1971) – Jeepster b/w Life's A Gas Single: UK
Released on November 5, 1971 by Fly Records, Jeepster was issued as the third single from Electric Warrior and became another major hit for T. Rex during the height of T. Rextasy. The single reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and continued the extraordinary commercial momentum generated by "Hot Love" and "Get It On". The release became controversial because Marc Bolan had already agreed a new deal with EMI and was preparing to launch his own T. Rex Wax Co. label. Bolan rep

1971
Nov 5, 19715 min read


T. Rex (October 31, 1971) – Newcastle City Hall Concert Advert - Evening Chronicle (October 8, 1971)
This small but striking Evening Chronicle concert advertisement promotes T. Rex's forthcoming appearance at Newcastle City Hall. Appearing several weeks before the event, the advert highlights Marc Bolan and T. Rex under the banner “Electric Warriors”, reflecting the enormous success of the group's breakthrough album and the growing phenomenon of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Chronicle Date: October 8, 1971 Country: United Kingdom This concert advertisement announces a for

1971
Oct 30, 19712 min read


T. Rex (October 27, 1971) – Brighton Dome Concert Advert - Evening Argus (October 8, 1971)
This Evening Argus advertisement promotes T. Rex's forthcoming appearance at Brighton Dome during the height of the group's breakthrough year. Billed as the “Electric Warriors”, Marc Bolan and T. Rex were advertised for a major Sussex concert just weeks after the release of the Electric Warrior album. Publication: Evening Argus Date: October 8, 1971 Concert Date: October 27, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Published nearly three weeks before the event, the advertisement announce

1971
Oct 26, 19712 min read


T. Rex (October 27, 1971) – Brighton Dome Concert Advert - Evening Argus (October 15, 1971)
This Evening Argus advertisement promoted T. Rex's forthcoming appearance at Brighton Dome during the height of the Electric Warrior breakthrough. Published less than two weeks before the performance, the advert billed Marc Bolan and T. Rex as the “Electric Warriors”, reinforcing the growing success of the band's landmark album and the rapidly expanding phenomenon of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Argus Date: October 15, 1971 Concert Date: October 27, 1971 Country: United K

1971
Oct 26, 19712 min read


T. Rex (October 27, 1971) – Brighton Dome Concert Advert - Evening Argus (October 20, 1971)
This Evening Argus advertisement promotes T. Rex's forthcoming appearance at Brighton Dome during the breakthrough Electric Warrior era. Published one week before the event, the advert presents Marc Bolan and T. Rex as the “Electric Warriors”, reflecting the growing success of the album and the rapidly expanding phenomenon of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Argus Date: October 20, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Performance: October 27, 1971 This concert advertisement announces

1971
Oct 26, 19712 min read


T. Rex (October 25, 1971) – “T. Rex In Ekstase!” Album Feature - Bravo
This Bravo music-page feature selects T. Rex's Electric Warrior as its “Platte der Woche”, or “Record of the Week.” Published under the dramatic headline “T. Rex in Ekstase!”, translated as “T. Rex In Ecstasy!”, the German review praises Marc Bolan and T. Rex for answering their critics with an album the writer regards as energetic, cleanly produced and thoroughly enjoyable. Publication: Bravo Date: October 25, 1971 Country: Germany Appearing on Dieter Zillgens' Pop Express p

1971
Oct 24, 19713 min read


T. Rex (October 25, 1971) – St. George’s Hall, Bradford
T. Rex appeared at St. George’s Hall, Bradford, on October 25, 1971, as part of the Electric Warrior tour. The performance fell within a concentrated run of British dates, while surviving material with direct provenance to the October Bradford appearance includes an autograph and a colour photograph. A separate surviving ticket documents an earlier T. Rex concert at the same venue on May 27, 1971. Venue: St. George’s Hall City: Bradford Concert Date: October 25, 1971 Country:

1971
Oct 24, 19713 min read


T. Rex (October 25, 1971) – “Get It On” No. 2 - Bravo Musicbox
This Bravo Musicbox chart page captures T. Rex maintaining a major presence in Germany during October 1971. “Get It On” is placed at No. 2, immediately behind Sweet’s “Co-Co”, while the accompanying photograph features Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn during the breakthrough Electric Warrior period. Publication: Bravo Date: October 25, 1971 Country: Germany THE STORY The Bravo Musicbox presents the magazine’s weekly selection of 20 current hits, accompanied by artist photographs an

1971
Oct 24, 19713 min read


T. Rex (October 23, 1971) – “Marc Bolan” Feature & Free Colour Poster - Sounds
This October 23, 1971 issue of Sounds gives Marc Bolan particularly prominent coverage during the extraordinary rise of T. Rex. A free full-colour concert poster was advertised across the top of the front page, while an extensive interior feature examined Bolan’s increasing fame, his attitude towards success, his relationship with audiences and the pressures accompanying his new position as one of Britain’s biggest rock stars. Publication: Sounds Date: October 23, 1971 Countr

1971
Oct 22, 19714 min read


T. Rex (October 16, 1971) – “During Tour” News Feature – Evening Despatch.
As Electric Warrior surged up the album charts, Marc Bolan spoke about recording in America, developing a new sound, and preparing both a forthcoming single and a new album. Published during the breakthrough months of Bolanmania, the feature captured T. Rex at a moment of extraordinary momentum. Publication: Evening Despatch Publication Date: October 16, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1971 Appearing in Bob Eborall's music column, this feature finds Marc Bola

1971
Oct 15, 19712 min read
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