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T.Rex & Slade: "T. Rex, Slade Row" Article (1971)
T.Rex & Slade’s "T. Rex, Slade Row" , a one-page article in Melody Maker , February 13, 1971.

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Feb 13, 19711 min read


T.Rex: "Vamp Power" Advert (1971)
T.Rex’s "Vamp Power" , a one-page advert in Melody Maker , February 13, 1971.

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Feb 13, 19711 min read


T.Rex: T.Rex 1971's Top Group Cover Article (1971)
T.Rex’s T.Rex 1971's Top Group , a cover insert and centrespread in Disc 45 Magazine , January 1, 1971.

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Jan 31, 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


T.Rex: "Survey Of 1971 Poll" Article (1971)
T.Rex’s "Survey Of 1971 Poll" , an article, 1971. WHEN POSTERITY looks back upon 1971, there is little doubt that T. Rex and Rod Stewart...

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Jan 22, 19712 min read


Marc Bolan & T.Rex: Return of the Scream Age Idol Cover Article (1971)
Marc Bolan & T.Rex’s Return of the Scream Age Idol , a cover and one-page article in Melody Maker , November 20, 1971.

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Jan 19, 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


England's Monster Single Advert: 1971
Bolan's Ride A White Swan US Push Published in the US on January 9, 1971, Billboard Magazine’s one-page advert “England's Monster Single” promoted T. Rex’s “Ride A White Swan” — Fly Records’ breakout glam hit. The bold ad declared it “England's Monster Single,” pushing Bolan’s US breakthrough. A key moment in T. Rextasy’s American arrival. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Billboard (US). Date: January 9, 1971. Format: One-page single advert. Do you have this Bill

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Jan 8, 19711 min read


T. Rex Album Review: 1970
T. Rex album review, titled "T. Rex goes funky," published in Melody Maker December 26, 1970, praising "The Children of Rarn" as "possibly one of the most beautiful songs heard this year." T. Rex goes funky T. REX "T. Rex" (Fly). "The Children of Rarn," which makes up the opening and closing tracks of this album, is possibly one of the most beautiful songs I've heard this year. It's a flying number, hovering over history, and yet flying towards a scientific dream spun by Bola

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Dec 25, 19701 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


Last of the Great Underground Groups Article : 1970
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.

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Dec 18, 19701 min read


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

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Dec 17, 19701 min read


Acceptance At Last Review: 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

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Dec 12, 19703 min read


TOTP Was So Surreal Cover & Article : 1970
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

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Dec 12, 19702 min read


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

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Dec 11, 19701 min read


The Big Apple Advert: 1970
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

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Dec 11, 19702 min read


The Almighty Power of a Hit Record Article: 1970
T.Rex’s The Almighty Power of a Hit Record article by Rob Partrido, published in Record Mirror on December 5, 1970, discussing Marc Bolan preparing for his second Top of the Pops appearance and the power of a hit record. MARC Bolan was preparing for his second appearance on 'Top Of The Pops'. The almighty power of a hit record; it was only the third time T. Rex have ever been on television and the first occasion was only a Sunday religious programme two years ago. The T. Rex

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Dec 4, 19703 min read


For Friends of Rex Advert : 1970
Bolan calls – Bournemouth Winter Gardens gets its first T.Rex invasion! advert for Bournemouth Winter Gardens, November 27, 1970, in Melody Maker, November 4, 1970.

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Nov 26, 19701 min read


Singles They're Vital
Bolan declares war on albums – the 45 is king! one-page article in New Musical Express, November 21, 1970.

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Nov 20, 19701 min read
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