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T. Rex (August 2, 1971) – “Get It On” Review – Bravo
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

1971
Aug 1, 19711 min read


T. Rex (July 2, 1971) Odeon Birmingham Concert Advertisement
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

1971
Jul 1, 19711 min read


T. Rex (June 23, 1971) “T. Rex are Place(d) for Trentham concert” Evening Sentinel
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

1971
Jun 22, 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

1971
Jun 4, 19712 min read


T. Rex (March 26, 1971) – Flyback 2: The Best of T. Rex LP TC 8T, UK
Flyback 2: The Best Of T. Rex was released by Fly Records on March 26, 1971 as part of the FlyBack series. The compilation assembled recordings from Marc Bolan's Fly Records period and presented a retrospective selection spanning the years immediately before T. Rex became one of the defining acts of the glam rock era. Fly Records – TON 2 Vinyl, LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo, Mono Country: UK The album collected key recordings originally issued between 1968 and 1970, capturi

1971
Mar 25, 19715 min read


T. Rex (March 5, 1971) “Hot Love” Single Review – Fulham & Hammersmith Chronicle
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.

1971
Mar 4, 19711 min read


T. Rex (February 12, 1971) – Hot Love b/w Woodland Rock / The King Of The Mountain Cometh Single: UK
Released on February 12, 1971 through Fly Records, Hot Love became T. Rex's first UK number one single and the record that transformed Marc Bolan from a rising star into a national phenomenon. Following the success of Ride A White Swan, the single spent six weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart and became one of the defining records of the early 1970s. The release marked several important firsts in the group's history. It was the first T. Rex single to feature Steve Currie

1971
Feb 11, 19716 min read


T. Rex (December 18, 1970) – T. REX Album UK : LP TC 8T.
T. Rex is the first album released under the shortened band name and the fifth overall since their debut as Tyrannosaurus Rex in 1968. Issued in December 1970 by Fly Records, the album continued the stylistic shift away from the duo’s earlier folk‑based sound toward a more minimal electric rock approach, balancing acoustic and electric textures. The previous album A Beard of Stars had charted moderately, but Marc Bolan remained frustrated at not breaking beyond cult status. T

1970
Dec 17, 19706 min read


T. Rex (December 1, 1970) Ride a White Swan – Swindon Advertiser.
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

1970
Nov 30, 19701 min read


T. Rex (December 1, 1970) Marc Bolan Rides A White Swan – Vamp Power Advertisement (Beat Instrumental Magazine)
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.

1970
Nov 30, 19702 min read
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