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Vamp Power - Advert: Feb. 1971
A striking full‑page advertisement linking T. Rex’s rising glam‑rock mystique with Vamp Power amplification. Published at the height of the band’s early‑’71 momentum, the ad positions Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn as the new faces of British electric swagger.

T.Rex
Feb 13, 19712 min read


Marc Bolan – Interview: Feb. 1971
A reflective and humorous conversation with Marc Bolan at London Zoo, exploring his thoughts on fame, creativity, imagery, and the impact of “Ride a White Swan.”

T.Rex
Feb 12, 19713 min read


Top Group Cover & Centrfold: 1971
T.Rex 1971's Top Group, a cover insert and centrespread in Disco 45 Magazine, January 1, 1971.

T.Rex
Jan 31, 19711 min read


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 those who have followed the career of the unlikely duo down the years. But several doubts arose during the almost unbelievable response there was something a ... little disturbing about the readiness to cheer what was frequently unmusical. Marc whipped up incredible excitement with his minimal instrumentation and technique. While long sympath

T.Rex
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...

T.Rex
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.

T.Rex
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

T.Rex
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

T.Rex
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

T.Rex
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

T.Rex
Dec 25, 19701 min read
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