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1972: The Height Of T. Rextasy
Explore the remarkable year of 1972, when T. Rextasy reached its peak and Marc Bolan became one of the biggest stars in the world. Featuring chart-topping releases, major concerts, television appearances, magazine features, rare photographs, and archive discoveries, this category captures the excitement and influence of a phenomenon that extended far beyond music. As T. Rex continued to dominate popular culture, Marc's creativity, charisma, and style cemented his reputation as one of rock's most
Marc Bolan (December 23, 1972) – “I Was There!” Concert Memorabilia – Brixton Sundown.
Personal scrapbook page preserving original memorabilia from a T. Rex concert at Brixton Sundown on December 23, 1972, including a London Theatre Bookings receipt, postal order counterfoil and surviving pieces of concert confetti. Publication: Personal Concert Memorabilia Date: December 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom This scrapbook page documents attendance at a T. Rex concert at Brixton Sundown on December 23, 1972. At its centre is a space originally intended for a ticket
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Dec 23, 19723 min read
Marc Bolan (December 23, 1972) – “Born To Boogie Premiere” Feature – Melody Maker.
Melody Maker reports on the star‑studded premiere of Born To Boogie, bringing together Marc Bolan, Ringo Starr, Elton John and other guests for one of the most talked‑about music film events of the year. The article captures the excitement surrounding the launch of the T. Rex concert film at the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Melody Maker Publication Date: December 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom This Melody Maker feature covers the premiere of Born To Boogie, the T. Rex
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Dec 23, 19722 min read
Marc Bolan / T. Rex (December 22, 1972) – “Hits Are Coming...” Feature - Redbridge Guardian and Independent
This short feature looks back at Marc Bolan’s progression from the underground Tyrannosaurus Rex duo to the chart success of T. Rex. Published as the hits were described as arriving “thick and fast”, the article recalls the early partnership with Steve Peregrine-Took, Mickey Finn’s arrival and Bolan’s development towards a new style of rock music, before promoting T. Rex’s appearance at the Sundown in Edmonton that evening. Publication: Redbridge Guardian and Independent (Wan
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Dec 22, 19722 min read
Marc Bolan (December 1972) – “Happy T‑Rexmas” Advert – Unknown Publication.
A festive T. Rex promotional page celebrates the Christmas season with advertisements for the band's December Sundown concerts, the release of Born To Boogie, the current album The Slider, and the new single Solid Gold Easy Action, presenting Marc Bolan's world as a complete multimedia phenomenon at the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Unknown Publication Date: December 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: December 22–23, 1972 THE STORY Presented under the headline “Hap
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Dec 22, 19722 min read
Marc Bolan (December 16, 1972) – “Not So Much A Film – More A Concert” Feature – Record Mirror.
Record Mirror reviews Born To Boogie, with Val Mabbs examining Ringo Starr’s film of Marc Bolan and T. Rex and concluding that the picture works best as a record of the Bolanmania phenomenon rather than as a conventional motion picture. Publication: Record Mirror Publication Date: December 16, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: December 1972 – UK release of Born To Boogie Written by Val Mabbs, this review assesses Born To Boogie, the Apple Films production directed by R
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Dec 16, 19722 min read
Marc Bolan (December 16, 1972) – “Some People Like To Roll...” Film Review – Sounds.
Sounds publishes one of the earliest reviews of Born To Boogie, with Steve Peacock assessing Ringo Starr’s film documenting Marc Bolan and T. Rex at the peak of Bolanmania. Combining concert footage, humour and backstage moments, the film is presented as a unique cinematic snapshot of Britain’s biggest rock phenomenon. Publication: Sounds Publication Date: December 16, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: December 1972 – UK cinema release of Born To Boogie Written by Stev
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Dec 16, 19722 min read
Marc Bolan / T. Rex (December 15, 1972) – “Born To Boogie” Film Review - Daily Mirror
This brief and exceptionally hostile Daily Mirror review takes aim at Born To Boogie, the Marc Bolan and T. Rex film produced and directed by Ringo Starr. Rather than celebrating the intensity of Bolanmania captured on screen, the reviewer dismisses the film as overwhelming pop hysteria and attacks both its volume and Starr’s comic appearances. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: December 15, 1972 Country: United Kingdom The review focuses on Born To Boogie, giving the film a U c
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Dec 15, 19722 min read
Marc Bolan / T. Rex (December 14, 1972) – “Bolan’s Movie, Born To Boogie” Feature - Western Daily Press
This short Western Daily Press feature announces the London premiere of Marc Bolan’s first film, Born To Boogie. The article describes the 65-minute production as a piece of rock ’n’ roll entertainment and highlights Ringo Starr’s role as producer and director, while also reporting plans for a limited London cinema release on New Year’s Eve.. Publication: Western Daily Press and Times and Mirror Date: December 14, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Published under the headline “Bol
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Dec 14, 19722 min read
Marc Bolan / T. Rex (December 14, 1972) – “Born To Boogie” Premiere Advert - Evening Standard
This Evening Standard cinema advertisement announces the London premiere of Born To Boogie, presenting Marc Bolan and T. Rex alongside Ringo Starr and Elton John as the major attractions. The advert promotes an invitation-only premiere at 7.00 p.m., followed by the first public performance at 9.00 p.m. the same evening. Publication: Evening Standard Date: December 14, 1972 Country: United Kingdom The advertisement announces that Marc Bolan, T. Rex, Ringo Starr and Elton John
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Dec 14, 19722 min read
Marc Bolan (December 9, 1972) – “Marc Bolan” Feature – Disc.
Caroline Boucher takes a personal and wide‑ranging look at Marc Bolan, tracing his journey from Tooting Mod to flower child, then electric rock star, while examining the pressures, criticisms and expectations that came with being Britain’s biggest pop phenomenon. Publication: Disc Date: December 9, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Written by Caroline Boucher, this major feature presents Marc Bolan at the height of Bolanmania, yet surprisingly reflective about his career and publi
1972
Dec 9, 19722 min read
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