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Bolan Solo on Benefit Album Insert: 1971
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

T.Rex
Dec 25, 1971


Jeepster & Electric Warrior Kept from the Top : 1971
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
Dec 25, 1971


Record Mirror Cover & Article: 1971
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

T.Rex
Dec 25, 1971


Christmas TOTP Specials: 1971
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.

T.Rex
Dec 20, 1971
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