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T.Rex: "The Dragon Bops Back" Review (1976)
T.Rex’s "The Dragon Bops Back" , a one-page concert review in Record Mirror & Disc , February 28, 1976.

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Feb 28, 19761 min read


Insight with Marc Bolan (1975)
Bolan unplugged – the Electric Warrior opens up on BBC radio! Insight with Marc Bolan – two rare, intimate interviews broadcast on BBC Radio 1: Part One – 23 November 1975 (3:34) Presented by David “Diddy” Hamilton • Producer: Paul Williams Marc chats about Music Business, touring, and the changing scene. Part Two – 30 May 1976 (5:49) Presented by Anne Nightingale • Producer: Tony Hale Deeper dive – life after glam, new directions, and classic Bolan charm. Both originally air

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Nov 23, 19751 min read


T.Rex: "Nirvana Here We Come?" Feature (1974)
T.Rex’s "Nirvana Here We Come?" , a two-page feature in Sounds , February 2, 1974.

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Feb 2, 19741 min read


T.Rex: "Truck Off Dates" Article (1974)
T.Rex’s "Truck Off Dates" , a one-page article in Music Scene Magazine , February 1, 1974.

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Feb 1, 19741 min read


Mickey's Illness
An autograph session was planned for T. Rex at the Schallplatte record shop in Hamburg, attracting about two thousand fans on January 31,...

T.Rex
Jan 31, 19721 min read


T.Rextasy! Feature: 1972
Bolan's Boston Starlight Hysteria Published in the UK on January 22, 1972, Melody Maker’s one-page feature article “T.Rextasy!” by Michael Watts reported on a literally hysterical gig by T. Rex at the Starlight Rooms, Boston, Lincolnshire, on Saturday (January 15, 1972). The piece captured the explosive spark of T. Rextasy — the frenzied fan reaction, Marc Bolan’s charismatic command of the stage, and the undeniable confirmation of T. Rex as a cultural phenomenon. Watts descr

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Jan 22, 19724 min read


T.Rex: Rexmania Cover Feature: 1972
T.Rex’s Rexmania , a cover and one-page feature in New Musical Express , January 22, 1972. AT the Boston Gliderdrome on Saturday, T. Rex turned the musical clock back to the early sixties. In scenes of hysteria and confusion unparalleled since the days of Beatlemania, thirty- three people fainted and one girl was taken to hospital after falling off the balcony in her excitement. Extra police were drafted in to cope with the crowd of more than five thousand including some from

T.Rex
Jan 22, 19722 min read


Starlight Rooms Boston Advert: 1972
A Melody Maker T. Rex Gig Promo Published in the UK on January 15, 1972, Melody Maker’s one-page advert “Starlight Rooms Boston” promoted T. Rex’s upcoming performance at The Starlight Rooms, Boston Gliderdrome, in Lincolnshire — one of the most iconic and filmed T. Rex shows of the early glam era. The ad highlighted the gig as a major event, with footage later used in documentaries and posters. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker (UK). Date: January

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Jan 15, 19721 min read


Boston Gliderdrome Performance: 1972
The Starlight That Hit TV & Posters On January 15, 1972, T. Rex performed at The Starlight Rooms, Boston Gliderdrome, in Lincolnshire — one of the true high spots in the band's history. Often overlooked, the show was filmed for both UK and overseas TV, with footage later appearing in the documentary Whatever Happened to Tin Pan Alley?. Many of the iconic posters and pictures that adorned fans' walls over the next year came from this night, including the one used for the back

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Jan 15, 19721 min read


Music In The Round with T.Rex: 1971
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

T.Rex
Dec 8, 19713 min read


Marc Bolan Joins Elton John Article: 1972
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

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Dec 5, 19711 min read


The Weeley Festival
T. Rex, led by Marc Bolan, performed at the Weeley Festival in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, on August 28, 1971, as part of a massive rock...

T.Rex
Aug 27, 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).

T.Rex
Jul 18, 19711 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.

T.Rex
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.

T.Rex
May 16, 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


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


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


Tyrannosaurus Rex: "How a Last-Minute Addition Rocked the First Glastonbury" (September 19, 1970)
In a twist of fate, a last-minute addition to the inaugural Glastonbury Festival in 1970 brought an unexpected performance, as...

T.Rex
Sep 18, 19706 min read
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