Tyrannosaurus Rex’s acoustic magic takes flight in Brighton – pure woodland wonder! Sounds, December 26, 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.

Bolan brings the bop to Wiltshire – one night only! concert advert in Melody Maker, December 12, 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

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

T.Rex go electric – the bassman who made the boogie thunder arrives! Melody Maker, December 12, 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

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

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.

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