Marc Bolan & T.Rex: (Hit Warriors)

NME crowns Tyrannosaurus Rex the final kings of the underground – just before the glam explosion! one-page article in New Musical Express, December 19, 1970. More pre-glam Bolan whispers added weekly.

Bolan brings the bop to Wiltshire – one night only! concert advert in Melody Maker, December 12, 1970.

T.Rex’s Play Poperama, Devizes on December 18, 1970, show with Freedom and Rinki Dink Show from 8 pm to 1 am, admission 12/ .Concert advert, published in Melody Maker music newspaper on December 12, 1970.

A NME HiFly 2 T. Rex Triumph Published in the UK on December 12, 1970, New Musical Express’s album review “Acceptance at Last for T. Rex” celebrated T. Rex’s T. Rex (HiFly 2) — their first album as a duo after dropping “Tyrannosaurus” and adding Mickey Finn. The review hailed Marc Bolan’s shift from underground folk to electric glam, calling it “the acceptance he’s been waiting for.” A landmark NME moment for the birth of T. Rex. Review Overview Publication Details Magazine

Bolan & Finn blow minds on Top of the Pops – the night glam whispered its first spell! cover and one-page feature in Music Now, December 12, 1970. More early T.Rex TV magic added weekly. Marc: 'TOTP was so surreal ...it was like a Fellini film' "The last "Top of the Pops' we did was so surreal." "There were people like Gerry Munroe on-we were out of it. It was like a Fellini film." Marc Bolan discussing his departure into world best-selling singles. Although Underground snobs

T.Rex go electric – the bassman who made the boogie thunder arrives! Melody Maker, December 12, 1970.

Fly Records' White Swan Magic Released in the UK as a 7-inch vinyl single on October 2, 1970, by Fly Records (catalogue: BUG 1), this catchy folk-glam rock song climbed to number 6 on the Official Singles Chart on December 12. It then dropped during the Christmas period before rising to its highest position of Number 2 on January 2. It remained in the Top 40 for 20 weeks. The track that prevented it from reaching No. 1 was Clive Dunn – Grandad. Single Overview Release Details

A T. Rex Brighton Boogie Blitz Published in the UK on December 12, 1970, Melody Maker’s page 40 full-page advert “BIG APPLE” announced T. Rex’s first England appearance since shortening the name — co-headlining with Pink Floyd and Status Quo at the Regent Theatre Concert Hall (Big Apple), Brighton on Friday, December 19, 1970 (advance 25/-). The ad also listed upcoming shows including East Of Eden (Christmas Eve) and Groundhogs (New Year’s Eve). A rare snapshot of peak T. Rex

On December 11, 1970, T.Rex’s T. Rex was issued as an LP in the UK by Fly Records (catalog number FLY 1), representing the band's first album under their shortened name. When the album came out, "Ride A White Swan" was at number 6 on the charts, and the band was in the midst of a UK tour, though the song was not included on the album. While the album was attributed to T. Rex, the recordings and cover shot were completed during their tenure as Tyrannosaurus Rex. The duo consi

A performance by T. Rex for the BBC was recorded at the BBC Paris Theatre, 12 Lower Regent Street, London, SW1Y 4NS, United Kingdom on December 10, 1970. The set included the tracks: "Debora," "Elemental Child, " "The Woodland Bop - Consuela - The King of the Mountain Cometh - The Woodland Bop" (medley), "Ride a White Swan," and "Jewel." The "Woodland Bop" medley can be found on the Marc Bolan – Electric Sevens 2 - At the BBC Limited edition box set release for Record Store D