A Jeepster & Mambo Sun Swiss TV Boogie On January 5, 1972, T. Rex recorded performances of “Jeepster” and “Mambo Sun” for the Swiss TV show Hits A Go Go. The performances were broadcast on January 14, 1972. Together with the previous night’s appearance on Disco 1972, these TV spots promoted T. Rex’s upcoming concerts in Hamburg and Munster later that month. A double-dose of glam promotion. Performance Overview Details Show: Hits A Go Go (Swiss TV). Recording Date: January 5

On January 4, 1972, T-Rex recorded a performance of "Jeepster" for the ZDF show Disco 1972. 'Disco' is a cult pop program where bands and singers perform their current hit songs, with some acts playing live and others miming. The performance was broadcast on January 15.

Bolan’s cosmic rise explodes across Sounds – the full T.Rex saga with poster! cover and two-page feature including poster in Sounds, January 1, 1972. More early T.Rex mania added weekly.

T.Rex’s T.Rex Top Years Chart , a cover and one-page feature in New Musical Express , January 1, 1972. T. Rex took a landslide victory in the 1971 NME Points Championship, having amassed almost 50 per cent more points than their nearest rivals. It is the clearest victory since the Beatles' heyday and the biggest points tally since Engelbart Humperdink recorded 1218 four years ago. Based on the weekly Top Thirty published in NME - with 30 points awarded for a No. 1 spot, 29 p

T.Rex headlines the Rainbow Theatre on December 26, 1971, as part of the venue’s special Christmas season. Curved Air plays December 23, Yes December 24. The two-week Chipperfields Circus run follows, with a New Year’s Eve party planned by manager John Morris: “We are planning some surprises… I am trying to fix up some rock acts to appear with the circus so it could be fun.” Other Rainbow bookings: Osibisa November 19-20, Wishbone Ash with Mountain November 12-13, Alice Coope

Marc Bolan steps out alone – the boppin' elf goes glam for a good cause! cover insert in Disc & Music Echo, December 25, 1971. More early Bolan solo scoops added weekly

Marc Bolan steps out alone – the elf goes glam for a good cause! New Musical Express, December 25, 1971. More early Bolan solo scoops added weekly. T. Rex Jan concert Bolan solo on benefit album MARC BOLAN of T. Rex is the first contributor to be confirmed for a special triple-album set, which is to be issued as a benefit for last June's Glastonbury Festival. The set is titled "When The Sound Of The Music Changes," and it is planned for February release on the specially-forme

Bolan’s glam juggernaut stalls at #2 – so close, yet so far! T. Rex’s Jeepster and Electric Warrior both held the number two position on their New Musical Express, December 25, 1971. More T.Rex chart near-misses added weekly.

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

Marc Bolan’s "Marc Bolan Joins Elton John", an article on Marc Bolan joining Elton John and his band on stage at Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, Surrey, England, May 12 1971. Among the songs performed were 'Whole Lotta Shakin' and 'Get It On'. "But it wasn't until the end of the concert that Elton really raised the roof, when he was joined on stage by Marc Bolan ... even the most ardent boppers in their wildest dreams wouldn't have expected to see the stage shared by Mes

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.

Bolan overdubs pure glam gold for the Beeb – Telegram Sam unleashed! T.Rex’s Saturday Afternoon Pop (The Peter Powell Show) – “Telegram Sam” 2:50, recorded at BBC Studio 1, Maida Vale, London, on Monday November 29, 1971 (overdub session: Marc added guitar and vocals to a pre-prepared backing track). First broadcast on The Peter Powell Show, January 29, 1972.

One page PoP Express magazine November 22, 1971