1972: Peak of T. Rextasy

1972 was the absolute peak of Marc Bolan’s stardom. The Slider album and singles like “Telegram Sam”, “Metal Guru”, and “Children of the Revolution” kept T. Rex at the top of the charts. Bolan was everywhere — on Top of the Pops, in magazines, and on the big screen. This was the year of maximum glitter, T. Rex-mania, and cultural dominance. Explore the music, the fashion, the tours, and the incredible creative output that made 1972 one of the most memorable years in British pop history.

T. Rex (January 22, 1972) “REXMANIA” NME

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 22, 1972 “REXMANIA” Release Date: Week ending January 22, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Feature celebrating the explosion of T. Rex popularity, marking the start of “T.Rextasy”. Large photo and article on Marc Bolan and T. Rex performing at the Boston Gliderdrome. The piece highlights the intense fan hysteria, the band’s growing success in America, and the

There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

T.Rex

Jan 22, 19721 min read

T. Rex(21 January 1972) "Telegram Sam" Single Released

UK single release for “Telegram Sam” (T. REX 1), issued 21 January 1972 on the T. Rex Wax Co. label. The release was unusual for its time: a three‑track 7-inch, pairing the A‑side with “Cadilac” and “Baby Strange”, both later included on The Slider reissues. ("Cadillac" was, at the time, a non-album track)This triple‑cut format gave exceptional value and reinforced Bolan’s confidence in the strength of his material. Recorded in December 1971 during the early Slider sessions,

7 Inch Boogie: Singles

T.Rex

Jan 21, 19725 min read

T. Rex (January 15, 1972) NME Poll Winners

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 15, 1972 NME Poll Winners Release Date: Week ending January 15, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Special poll results section celebrating the biggest winners of the year. T. Rex dominated the 1971 NME Readers Poll, winning the World Top Group title and displacing The Beatles. The article highlights their massive popularity surge during the glam rock explosion,

There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

T.Rex

Jan 15, 19721 min read

T. Rex (January 7, 1972) "Part Two of the T. Rex Story" - Sounds

Sounds magazine promotional teaser for the second part of their in-depth T. Rex feature story, highlighting Marc Bolan during the height of T. Rextasy. Publication: Sounds Date: January 7, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Preview / Feature Promotion THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Prominent teaser for the continuation of Sounds magazine’s major feature on T. Rex. The ad builds anticipation for Part Two of “The T. Rex Story” at the peak of the band’s popularity. • Bold

There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

T.Rex

Jan 7, 19722 min read

T. Rex (January 1, 1972) “T. REX TOP YEAR’S CHART” NME

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 1, 1972 “T. REX TOP YEAR’S CHART” Release Date: Week ending January 1, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Front page headline celebrating T. Rex’s dominant victory in the 1971 NME Points Championship. T. Rex scored a runaway win in the annual NME poll, amassing nearly 50 per cent more points than their nearest rivals. The article highlights their massive 1971 su

There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

T.Rex

Jan 1, 19721 min read

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1972: Peak of T. Rextasy

T. Rex (January 22, 1972) “REXMANIA” NME

T. Rex(21 January 1972) "Telegram Sam" Single Released

T. Rex (January 15, 1972) NME Poll Winners

T. Rex (January 7, 1972) "Part Two of the T. Rex Story" - Sounds

T. Rex (January 1, 1972) “T. REX TOP YEAR’S CHART” NME

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