T.Rex cover (front and back) and news article, published in Record Mirror on December 25, 1971, discussing rumors of T. Rex potentially launching their own record label in early 1972 under the EMI banner after leaving Fly Records... T. REX may well have their own record label early in 1972. Since the duo flew from Fly, rumous have abounded concerning their future recording plans, and British disc companies have been queueing up with tempting offers. As RM closed for press on

Bolan & John team up for Glam’s ultimate Christmas piano party! T. Rex recorded performances of “Hot Love” (broadcast December 25) and “Get It On” – with special guest Elton John on piano (broadcast December 27) – for the Christmas Top of the Pops specials on December 20, 1971.

Behind the glam – meet the mums, dads, and siblings of your wildest idols! The loving families of the wild rock stars, six pages in Bravo magazine December 20, 1971 – from Mickey Finn’s mum to Marc Bolan’s parents, the families behind the feather boas and their feedback speak for themselves. Everyone knows them, the big pop giants. Everyone has seen their houses, their cars, their friends, but no one has ever seen their parents. BRAVO introduces them: The loving families of t

T. Rex's album Electric Warrior started on run of six consecutive weeks at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, on December 18, 1971 as part of an unbelievable 44 week run. In a retrospective review, Pitchfork gave it 9.5 out of 10 and ranked it the 20th best album of the ‘70s Rolling Stone Magazine ranked it the 160th best album of all time. This was the start of of a year when TREX ruled the airwaves and charts, culminating in the release of the movie Born To Boogie.

Bolan on fame, fans, and the cosmic ride – “Better it’s happening to me than to someone else!” one-page feature in New Musical Express, December 11, 1971.

Bolan’s sleaziest single stalls at #2 – Christmas 1971’s cruelest near-miss! T.Rex’s Jeepster peaks at #2 on the UK Singles Chart (December 5 – 11, 1971) and stays there for four weeks over Christmas. Entry: November 13, 1971 at #37 Total weeks on chart: 15 (13/11/1971 – 19/02/1972) Chart Run 37 (13/11) • 8 (20/11) • 2 (27/11) • 3 (04/12) • 2 (11/12) • 2 (18/12) • 2 (25/12) • 2 (01/01) • 3 (08/01) • 10 (15/01) • 18 (22/01) • 29 (29/01) • 34 (05/02) • 44 (12/02) • 46 (19/02)

Marc drops The Slider bombshells live – the glam future starts here! London Weekend Television's ‘Music In The Round’ featuring T. Rex was recorded on December 8, 1971, and aired on April 23,1972, by which time the content had been radically altered. The original broadcast ran way over schedule; only two songs were performed, along with a longer interview between Marc and presenter Humphrey Burton, chat with the audience, as well as a demonstration by Marc of his guitar effec

Bolan & Elton's Fairfield Halls Jam On May 12, 1971, Marc Bolan joined Elton John and his band on stage at Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, Surrey, England. The setlist included 'Whole Lotta Shakin' and 'Get It On'. "However, it was at the concert's conclusion that Elton truly brought the house down, with Marc Bolan joining him on stage. Even the most enthusiastic fans could hardly have imagined seeing both John and Bolan performing together. The specifics of their perfor

Bolan chats glam, guitars, and the cosmic ride – nine minutes of pure Marc magic! Marc Bolan’s Scene And Heard interview with Tony Norman (9:41), first broadcast on BBC Radio 1’s Scene And Heard on Saturday, December 4, 1971. More early Bolan wisdom added weekly. Tracks: Summertime Blues (Eddie Cochran / Jerry Capehart cover) – 3:33 Jewel – 3:20 Hot Love – 3:09 More early electric Bolan gems added weekly.

The original cosmic duo – Marc & Mickey rule Europe’s teen mags! T.Rex (Marc Bolan & Mickey Finn)poster Popfoto magazine, December 1971 More early T.Rex continental conquests added weekly.