T. Rex: Underground on top

NEWS FROM THE POP MARKET

November 15, 1971

A new sound made from folk and rock elements heralds the meteoric rise of a duo, T. Rex. Connoisseurs know: It's Marc Bolan and Mikkey Finn (incidentally, not related to

T. Rex: Underground on top

Huckleberry Huckleberry), arguably the most successful group since the Beatles. Marc had already made arrangements

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in 1967 with a certain Steve Took. Underground in the underground, a largely unknown group, a case for music specialists in small clubs, far removed from the phenomenon called success. Not even a striking name like "Tyrannosaurus Rex" helped. Steve left in '69,

Mickey Finn arrived. And a year later, with "Ride A White Swan," came the big hit. Now simply named "T. Rex," Marc and Mik-key established themselves in international charts with their follow-up singles "Hot Love" and "Get It On." And pretty high up, too. Their new LP "Electric Warrior" will confirm it.

The trademark of T. Rex: Marc's quirky lyrics and his

Donovan-like, nasal voice. For live performances, they've recently added some extras: Bill Fyfield wields sticks and brushes, Steve Currie plucks the bass strings. Marc and Mickey sing, while Marc plays lead guitar and Mik-key the bongos. German pop ears, take note!!

THE CONFESSION:

When asked why his eyes are so big, sad, and slightly blurry, Mickey says, "That's fog. The famous London fog."

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T. Rex and the GF 210 hit duo

The Philips GF 210, a turntable you'll be envied for. Sahara yellow or two-tone gray is definitely appealing. A rich sound emanates from the loud speaker. The GF 210 is impossible to miss. And impossible to ignore. A 2.9-kilo bomb that explodes even outdoors, because it's powered by mains electricity and batteries. Take a look at it, have it demonstrated to you. At the specialist retailer. It's still there!!

Deutsche Philips GmbH PHJ 112/8001

ELECTRIC WARRIOR

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"Electric Warrior," the new T. Rex LP! Again composed and written by Mr. Bolan. Eerie electronic rock from the supergroup of the year

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"Get It On", the fantastic follow-up to Hot Love. Top ten placements in all Western European countries for the new single