Marc Bolan & T.Rex: (Hit Warriors)

On February 27th, 1971, T. Rex performed “Jewel” and “Ride a White Swan” on Germany’s Beat‑Club, a broadcast that captured the band in transition from psychedelic folk duo to electric glam phenomenon.

“Hot Love” entered the UK singles chart at No. 31 on February 27, 1971, rising to No. 1 on March 20 and holding the top spot for six weeks, ultimately spending 17 weeks on the chart and launching T. Rex into national superstardom.

A small display advert announcing T. Rex’s appearance at Birmingham Town Hall on February 16, 1971, presented by Apollo Best One Price Concerts.

Reports a disagreement between T. Rex and Slade after a Cardiff concert Shows the competitive dynamics between rising UK rock acts in early 1971 Provides insight into touring logistics and communication issues of the era

A striking full‑page advertisement linking T. Rex’s rising glam‑rock mystique with Vamp Power amplification. Published at the height of the band’s early‑’71 momentum, the ad positions Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn as the new faces of British electric swagger.

A reflective and humorous conversation with Marc Bolan at London Zoo, exploring his thoughts on fame, creativity, imagery, and the impact of “Ride a White Swan.”

T.Rex 1971's Top Group, a cover insert and centrespread in Disco 45 Magazine, January 1, 1971.

Bolan's Paris Rock 'n' Roll Circus Moment On December 22, 1970, Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn traveled to Paris to film a performance of their single "Ride a White Swan" for the French TV show Point Chaud at Le Rock 'n' Roll Circus, located at 57 Rue de Seine. The performance first aired on January 30, 1971, and was later rebroadcast on February 20 and 23 of the same year.

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 those who have followed the career of the unlikely duo down the years. But several doubts arose during the almost unbelievable response there was something a ... little disturbing about the readiness to cheer what was frequently unmusical. Marc whipped up incredible excitement with his minimal instrumentation and technique. While long sympath

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