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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
T. Rex(May 10 1972) "Metal Guru" Single - Chart Entry
Metal Guru by T.Rex is a new entry at number 9 on this weeks U.K. Singles Chart, it would spend a total of 14 weeks on the chart including 4 at the top spot
1972
May 9, 19725 min read
T.Rex (6 May 1972) T. Rex Dates - NME
A vibrant and busy front page from New Musical Express (NME) dated 6 May 1972, dominated by a dynamic live shot of Marc Bolan and packed with major tour announcements at the height of the glam-rock era. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 6, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: T. Rex Dates / Simon & Garfunkel Concerts / Alvin Lee Feature THE STORY This NME cover highlights T. Rex’s upcoming June 1972 UK tour dates, news
1972
May 5, 19722 min read
T.Rex (6 May 1972) NME – "Bolan and America" NME
A full-page feature from New Musical Express (NME) dated 6 May 1972, exploring Marc Bolan’s breakthrough in the United States, paired with a prominent RCA Records advertisement for Harry Nilsson’s “Coconut”.
1972
May 5, 19721 min read
T. Rex (6 May 1972) "Metal Guru" - Advert NME
T. Rex – Metal Guru full‑page advert, New Musical Express, May 6 1972 (EMI T. Rex Wax Co.). SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 6, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advert (Page 7) Title: T. Rex – Metal Guru THE STORY This striking advert announces T. Rex’s hotly anticipated follow-up to “Telegram Sam”. The maxi-single features “Metal Guru” backed with “Lady” and “Thunderwing”, presented in the new three-track 7" format. The
1972
May 5, 19722 min read
T. Rex (6 May 1972) Bolan Boogie - NME Advert
T. Rex – Bolan Boogie half‑page advert, New Musical Express, May 6 1972 (Fly Records release) SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 6, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Half-Page Advert (Page 33) Title: T. Rex – Bolan Boogie CONTEXT AND NOTES By May 1972, T. Rex were at the absolute peak of their commercial success. Bolan Boogie capitalised on T. Rextasy by gathering many of their biggest singles and album tracks for fans, while the band
1972
May 5, 19722 min read
T. Rex (6 May 1972) "Metal Guru" - NME Singles Page
A key New Musical Express singles review page from 6 May 1972, headlined “Bolan Slips as McCartney Rips”, featuring Danny Holloway’s verdict on the week’s major new releases at the height of the glam era.
1972
May 5, 19721 min read
T. Rex (6 May 1972) Marc Bolan Small Adverts - NME
Two classic small advertisements from New Musical Express (NME) dated 6 May 1972, showcasing the vibrant fan culture and back-catalogue promotion surrounding Marc Bolan at the height of T. Rextasy.
1972
May 5, 19721 min read
T. Rex (5 May 1972) “Metal Guru”/“Lady”/ “Thunderwing” – Single 7" UK
“Metal Guru” marks the absolute apex of T. Rextasy, arriving at a moment when Marc Bolan was not just a pop star but a cultural phenomenon. Issued on the band’s own T. Rex Wax Co. imprint, the single became the group’s fourth and final UK No.1, completing a run of dominance unmatched by any other glam-era act. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: T. Rex Wax Co. (EMI) Date: 5 May 1972 Catalogue: MARC 1 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Metal Guru” B-Side: “Lady” /
1972
May 4, 19726 min read
T.Rex (May 5 1972) Bolan Boogie Album UK: LP
On January 15, 1972 T.Rex performed at The Starlight Rooms Boston Gliderdrome in Lincolnshire. This was a Saturday night show. This performance is one of the true high points of the band's history. It was filmed for both UK and overseas television and some footage is part of the documentary "Whatever Happened to Tin Pan Alley?". Many of the posters and pictures to adorn fans walls over the next year would come from photos taken on this night, including the image used om the b
1972
May 4, 19723 min read
T.Rex (May 1972) "Can You Take" Cover & 10 Page Feature - Cream Magazine
“Bolan’s improbable journey from the most esoteric of the esoteric to the very toppermost of the poppermost seems logical when viewed through the lens of hindsight.” “Rock’n’roll madness, verily. Publication: Cream Magazine (UK) Date: May 1, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Cover Feature + Ten‑Page Article Format: Feature / Interview / Photo Spread A vivid, swaggering portrait of Marc Bolan at the height of his UK glam‑rock fame — captured through the distinctly
1972
Apr 30, 19722 min read
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