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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 (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,
1972
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
1972
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
1972
Jan 22, 19721 min read
T. Rex(21 January 1972) - "Telegram Sam" Single: UK
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,
1972
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,
1972
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
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Jan 7, 19722 min read
T. Rex (January 1, 1972) – His Greatest Hits Album GER: LP
His Greatest Hits was a compilation album released in Germany by Luxor-Gold in 1972, with the exact date unknown. Issued as a budget-priced compilation, the album focused on recordings from T. Rex's breakthrough commercial period and combined major hit singles with key album tracks. The collection provided an overview of Marc Bolan and T. Rex at the point where the band had established itself as one of the leading acts of the glam rock era. The album concentrated heavily on m
1972
Jan 1, 19723 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
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Jan 1, 19721 min read
T. Rex (August 18, 1971) – “T. Rex Leap to the Top Spot” Feature – Cambridge Evening News
This Cambridge Evening News article from August 1971 celebrates T. Rex’s meteoric rise to the top of the UK charts with their hit single Get It On. The piece highlights Marc Bolan’s transformation from whimsical folk poet to electrifying rock star, marking the band’s breakthrough into mainstream success. Publication: Cambridge Evening News Date: August 18 1971 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “T. Rex Leap to the Top Spot,” the article notes that Bolan and his band
1971
Aug 17, 19712 min read
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