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Marc Bolan & T.Rex: (Hit Warriors)
He started as a bearded elf, ended as a sequin god-Ride a White Swan switched glam on, Get It On made guitars sexy. Every riff a feather-boa, every wink a chart-topper. The Electric Warrior who let the seventies boogie. More cosmic bops dropping weekly.


T.Rex: Just Like The Beatles Cover Article (1971)s
T.Rex’s Just Like The Beatles , a cover and one-page article in New Musical Express , August 7, 1971.

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Aug 6, 19711 min read


T.Rex: Record Mirror Cover & Article (1971)
T.Rex cover and one-page article, published in Record Mirror music newspaper on July 24, 1971.

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Jul 23, 19711 min read


Odeon Lewisham: 1971
T Rex perform at the Odeon Theatre, Lewisham on the July 19, 1971. The poster measures 100.8cm x 77cm (39.6 inches x 30.2 inches).

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Jul 18, 19711 min read


T.Rex: "Get It On" Single (1971)
T.Rex’s "Get It On" was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Fly Records (catalog number BUG 10) on July 2, 1971, and as "Bang...

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Jul 1, 19712 min read


Newcastle City Hall: 1971
T Rex perform at City Hall, Newcastle An original concert poster for the T Rex performance at City Hall, Newcastle on the May 20, 1971. It features pink tinted images of the group along with the venue and date. The poster measures 100cm x 76.5cm (39.5 inches x 30 inches). The item originally comes from the archive of designer David Arnott.

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May 19, 19711 min read


Sheffield City Hall: 1971
T Rex perform at City Hall, Sheffield on the May 17, 1971. The poster measures 100cm x 76.5cm (39.25 inches x 30 inches). Designer David Arnott.

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May 16, 19711 min read


T.Rex & Slade: "T. Rex, Slade Row" Article (1971)
T.Rex & Slade’s "T. Rex, Slade Row" , a one-page article in Melody Maker , February 13, 1971.

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Feb 13, 19711 min read


T.Rex: "Vamp Power" Advert (1971)
T.Rex’s "Vamp Power" , a one-page advert in Melody Maker , February 13, 1971.

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Feb 13, 19711 min read


T.Rex: T.Rex 1971's Top Group Cover Article (1971)
T.Rex’s T.Rex 1971's Top Group , a cover insert and centrespread in Disc 45 Magazine , January 1, 1971.

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Jan 31, 19711 min read


T.Rex: The Day Marc Bolan Became a Star (1971)
The Day Marc Bolan Became a Star and T. Rex a Supergroup. Over 2,000 jammed London's Lyceum, January 25, 1971. It was heart-warming for...

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Jan 25, 19711 min read


Ride A White Swan Single Peak: 1971
T. Rex's Swan Up to No. 2 Peak As published in the Official Singles Chart for the week of January 17–23, 1971, T. Rex’s “Ride A White Swan” climbed two places to its peak position of No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart. The track, written and produced by Marc Bolan, had spent 14 weeks on the chart by this point, entering at lower positions and steadily rising through the festive season. It was held off the top spot by Clive Dunn’s “Grandad” (No. 1, LW: 1, Peak: 1, Weeks: 9). Chart

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Jan 23, 19711 min read


T.Rex: "Survey Of 1971 Poll" Article (1971)
T.Rex’s "Survey Of 1971 Poll" , an article, 1971. WHEN POSTERITY looks back upon 1971, there is little doubt that T. Rex and Rod Stewart...

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Jan 22, 19712 min read


Marc Bolan & T.Rex: Return of the Scream Age Idol Cover Article (1971)
Marc Bolan & T.Rex’s Return of the Scream Age Idol , a cover and one-page article in Melody Maker , November 20, 1971.

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Jan 19, 19711 min read


Gig Announcement Article: 1971
Bolan's Lyceum Farewell Tease Published in the UK on January 16, 1971, Melody Maker’s article “REX GIG” announced T. Rex’s upcoming concert at London’s Lyceum on January 25, 1971 — billed as the group’s last major London appearance before their first American tour. Tickets were priced at just 10 shillings. Marc Bolan promised a two-hour-plus set with “a few surprises in store,” and the article hinted at possible guest musicians joining the stage. Exact Text from the Article R

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Jan 16, 19711 min read


Lyceum Strand Advert: 1971
Bolan's Monday Night Lyceum Call Published in the UK on January 16, 1971, Melody Maker’s advert promoted T. Rex’s concert at the Lyceum, Strand, London, on Monday, January 25, 1971. The show ran from 7.30–11.00 p.m. (doors open 7.00 p.m.), with tickets priced at 10 shillings. The event featured Jeff Dexter as DJ and guest group America. Advert Text LYCEUM, STRAND MONDAY 25th JANUARY 7.30-11.00 p.m. Doors open 7.00 p.m. T.REX TICKETS 10/- With JEFF DEXTER and GUEST GROUP AMERI

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Jan 16, 19711 min read


England's Monster Single Advert: 1971
Bolan's Ride A White Swan US Push Published in the US on January 9, 1971, Billboard Magazine’s one-page advert “England's Monster Single” promoted T. Rex’s “Ride A White Swan” — Fly Records’ breakout glam hit. The bold ad declared it “England's Monster Single,” pushing Bolan’s US breakthrough. A key moment in T. Rextasy’s American arrival. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Billboard (US). Date: January 9, 1971. Format: One-page single advert. Do you have this Bill

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Jan 8, 19711 min read


Ride A White Swan Single TOTP Run Down: 1971
The Ride That Soundtracked The Rundown On January 7, 1971, T. Rex’s “Ride A White Swan” was featured on BBC’s Top Of The Pops — playing in the background during the Top 30 chart rundown. Performance Overview Details Show: Top Of The Pops (BBC). Date: January 7, 1971. Type: Played Over Charts (background during Top 30 rundown). Do you remember Ride A White Swan over the charts? Ready to ride the swan again? Share in the comments! Whilst every effort is made to provide acc

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Jan 7, 19711 min read


T.Rex BBC Radio Double-Dose: 1970
Bolan’s cosmic boogie hits the airwaves twice – Hot Love and rare session tracks! On December 21, 1970, the BBC broadcast two T.Rex sessions: The version of “Hot Love” recorded on December 9 aired on Radio One Club. Sounds of the 70s replayed the session recorded on November 5, featuring four tracks: Ride a White Swan My Baby's Like a Cloud Form Is It Love Funk Music

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Dec 26, 19701 min read


T. Rex Album Review: 1970
T. Rex album review, titled "T. Rex goes funky," published in Melody Maker December 26, 1970, praising "The Children of Rarn" as "possibly one of the most beautiful songs heard this year." T. Rex goes funky T. REX "T. Rex" (Fly). "The Children of Rarn," which makes up the opening and closing tracks of this album, is possibly one of the most beautiful songs I've heard this year. It's a flying number, hovering over history, and yet flying towards a scientific dream spun by Bola

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Dec 25, 19701 min read


On the Wings of a Swan Article : 1970
Tyrannosaurus Rex’s acoustic magic takes flight in Brighton – pure woodland wonder! Sounds, December 26, 1970.

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Dec 25, 19701 min read
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