Marc Bolan & T.Rex: (Hit Warriors)

One page PoP Express magazine November 22, 1971

Marc Bolan – the curly-haired messiah who turned folk into cosmic boogie! “Return of the Scream-age Idol”, cover insert and one-page article "Prophet of the New Generation" in Melody Maker, November 20, 1971.

NEWS FROM THE POP MARKET November 15, 1971 A new sound made from folk and rock elements heralds the meteoric rise of a duo, T. Rex. Connoisseurs know: It's Marc Bolan and Mikkey Finn (incidentally, not related to Huckleberry Huckleberry), arguably the most successful group since the Beatles. Marc had already made arrangements in 1967 with a certain Steve Took. Underground in the underground, a largely unknown group, a case for music specialists in small clubs, far removed fro

T.Rex tease with glam gold! T.Rex’s OK You Win, a one-page advert for “Jeepster” in New Musical Express magazine, November 6, 1971.

T.Rex spark glam fire with “Jeepster”! T.Rex’s "Jeepster", a one-page review in New Musical Express magazine, November 6, 1971.

Bolan's Howlin' Wolf Echo T. Rex’s “Jeepster” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 5, 1971, on Fly Records (catalogue: BUG 16). Backed with “Life's A Gas,” this infectious anthem, written by Marc Bolan, was produced by Tony Visconti for Straight Ahead Productions Ltd. The A-side’s riff, derived from Howlin’ Wolf’s “You'll Be Mine” (written by Willie Dixon), peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart for 5 weeks. The release sparked controversy because Fly Reco

cover Beat Instrumental Magazine, November 1, 1971.

T.Rex’s "Electric Warriors In Concert" , a one-page advert in Melody Maker , October 9, 1971.

T. Rex’s Marc & Mickey, "two superboys," one-page cover in Bravado magazine, October 4, 1971.

Marc Bolan & T.Rex’s "Twelve Marital" , a two-page feature in Muzik Express Magazine , October 1, 1971.

T.Rex: "Electric Warrior" Album (1971), it is widely regarded as a cornerstone of the glam rock movement and one of the band’s defining...

T.Rex’s "Album & Tour Dates" , a one-page article in Melody Maker , September 11

T.Rex’s "Round Table Rock" , a two-page article on Weeley Festival in Record Mirror , September 11, 1971.

T.Rex’s "Jeepster"  backed with "Life’s a Gas" , was released as a limited edition promotional 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Fly...

T.Rex’s "Private Rex" , a one-page article in Melody Maker , September 4, 1971. T. Rex release a single on September 10 but it won't be...

T.Rex’s "A Difficult Time" , a one-page Weeley Festival review in Melody Maker , September 4, 1971.

T.Rex’s "Marc Time, New Album" , two articles in Melody Maker , August 28, 1971.

T.Rex’s "Weeley Festival Of Progressive Music" , a one-page headline advert in Disc , August 28, 1971.

T. Rex, led by Marc Bolan, performed at the Weeley Festival in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, on August 28, 1971, as part of a massive rock...

T.Rex’s "Marc Tops Forever" , a one-page article in Disc , August 28, 1971.