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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 (March 1–7, 1972) "Vorsicht, T. Rex - Fieber!" - BRAVO
A tidal wave of screams, tears, and stamping feet — Germany’s first encounter with T. Rex was nothing short of a cultural eruption.
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Mar 4, 19725 min read
T. Rex (February 27, 1972) “T. Rex in Concert” Carnegie Hall Poster – Advertisement
A heavily promoted, highly anticipated T. Rex concert at Carnegie Hall becomes one of the most debated glam‑rock moments of 1972, drawing both ecstatic fans and a sharply critical New York Times review.
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Feb 27, 19721 min read
T. Rex (February 15, 1972) "Marc und Mickey - let's go" - BRAVO
A vivid, immersive BRAVO feature documenting Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn onstage in London — glitter, exhaustion, screaming fans, and the electric intimacy that defined T. Rexmania at its peak.
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Feb 15, 19723 min read
T. Rex (February 2, 1972) "Die Bombe aus dem Capri-Stall" - BRAVO
BRAVO magazine two-page photo-feature following Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn as they test-drive the powerful Ford Capri 2600 RS. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Publication: BRAVO Date: February 2, 1972 Country: Germany Section: Car Test / Celebrity Feature Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn put the Ford Capri 2600 RS through its paces, with the article detailing the car’s performance, technical specs (2.6 litre, 150 hp, fuel-injected engine), and its evolution from the “Plastic Bomb
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Feb 2, 19723 min read
T. Rex (February 1, 1972) Concert Poster – Halle Münsterland, Münster
A colourful concert poster for T. Rex performing at the Halle Münsterland in Münster, Germany on Tuesday, February 1, 1972. Publication / Venue: Mama Concerts Presents Date: February 1, 1972 Country: Germany Location: Münster Section: Concert Poster THE STORY The poster features a vibrant psychedelic design with portraits of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn, promoting the show at 20:00 Uhr. CONTEXT AND NOTES This German poster was issued during T. Rex’s early 1972 European tour,
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Feb 1, 19721 min read
T. Rex (January 29, 1972) “WIN 500 T. REX SINGLES” NME
Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: Week ending January 29, 1972 “WIN 500 T. REX SINGLES” Release Date: Week ending January 29, 1972 Label: NME Country: United Kingdom Prominent competition box on the front cover offering readers the chance to win 500 T. Rex singles. At the height of T. Rex-mania, NME ran a major fan competition giving away hundreds of T. Rex singles. This reflects the explosive popularity of Marc Bolan a
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Jan 29, 19721 min read
Marc Bolan / T. Rex (January 28, 1972) "Telegram Sam lays on the message" – Worcester News Single Review
A positive review in the Worcester News praising T. Rex’s new single “Telegram Sam” as another high-energy hit from Marc Bolan, highlighting the band’s continued chart dominance and infectious glam rock sound. Publication: Worcester News Date: January 28, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Music / Pop Singles Review THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The review celebrates “Telegram Sam” as a strong new release from T. Rex, noting its immediate impact, Marc Bolan’s songwriti
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Jan 28, 19721 min read
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
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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,
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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,
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Jan 15, 19721 min read
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