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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 (December 6, 1972) – “T. Rex Christmas Concerts” Concert Advert –
A striking full‑page Music Star concert advertisement promoting T. Rex’s Christmas 1972 appearances at the Sundown venues in Edmonton and Brixton. Published at the height of Bolanmania, the advert places T. Rex alongside many of the era’s leading rock acts while promoting two special festive performances scheduled for December 22 and 23. Publication: Music Star Date: December 1972 Country: United Kingdom This full‑page advert promotes the December programme of concerts presen
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Dec 6, 19722 min read
T. Rex (December 1, 1972) – Juicy Giants Album LP
Juicy Giants was a UK various artists compilation released by Cube Records in 1972. The album featured recordings by several artists associated with the Cube catalogue, including John Kongos, Joe Cocker, Procol Harum, The Move, T. Rex and Tyrannosaurus Rex. For Marc Bolan fans, the collection was notable for including four key T. Rex recordings alongside the Tyrannosaurus Rex classic Debora, making Bolan one of the most heavily represented artists on the album.. The compilati
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Dec 1, 19722 min read
T. Rex (1972) “T.Rex Special” Disco 45 – Magazine Special
A dedicated 16-page special issue of Disco 45 magazine devoted entirely to Marc Bolan and T. Rex, featuring their life story, photos, and fan-focused content at the height of their early success. Publication: Disco 45 Date: 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Special Edition / Fan Magazine THE STORY The special presents the complete Marc Bolan / T. Rex story in words and pictures, covering their rise, stage performances, fashion, and hits. It includes a str
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Nov 30, 19722 min read
Marc Bolan / T. Rex (November 30, 1972) – “Jubilant Wails Of Amplified Strings Call Out To Fans Of T. Rex” Feature - Salisbury Evening Post
This extensive album review examines T. Rex and The Slider during the height of Marc Bolan's success. Writer David Sterritt concentrates on Bolan's distinctive songwriting, imagery and electric sound, presenting T. Rex as music built around fantasy, deliberately unusual language and the powerful pull of amplified guitars. Publication: Salisbury Evening Post Date: November 30, 1972 Country: United States Written by David Sterritt of the Christian Science Monitor News Service,
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Nov 30, 19723 min read
Marc Bolan / T. Rex (November 28, 1972) – “It’s A Mad, Mad Life Says Marc” Feature - Daily Record
This substantial Daily Record feature by Deborah Thomas catches Marc Bolan at the height of T. Rex success but reveals the intense pressures behind the phenomenon. Bolan discusses constant autograph demands, the physical strain of performing, his recent American tour, the need to escape from the pressures of fame and why, despite everything surrounding him, music remained central to his life. Publication: Daily Record Date: November 28, 1972 Country: Scotland Published as par
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Nov 28, 19723 min read
Marc Bolan / T. Rex (November 26, 1972) – “Marc Bolan Loves America” Feature - The Houston Chronicle
This substantial feature by Robert Hilburn examines Marc Bolan’s determination to establish T. Rex in the United States following the group’s first major American tour. Bolan discusses the difficulty of transferring his extraordinary British success to America, his musical roots, the changing T. Rex sound and his desire to earn respect without becoming what he calls a “hip David Cassidy". Publication: The Houston Chronicle Date: November 26, 1972 Country: United States Under
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Nov 26, 19724 min read
Marc Bolan / T. Rex (November 26, 1972) – “T. Rex Isn’t Capturing U.S.” Feature - The Home News
This substantial feature by Robert Hilburn examines Marc Bolan’s determination to establish T. Rex in the United States following the group’s first major American tour. Bolan discusses the difficulty of transferring his extraordinary British success to America, his musical roots, the changing T. Rex sound and his desire to earn respect without becoming what he calls a “hip David Cassidy". Publication: The Home News Date: November 26, 1972 Country: United States Published unde
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Nov 26, 19724 min read
T.Rex: (November 23, 1972) “Popstar T. Rex Stays A Child” - The Ann Arbor News
Publication: The Ann Arbor News (Ann Arbor, Michigan) Date: Thursday, November 23, 1972 Page: 88 Author: David Sterritt (Christian Science Monitor Service) A detailed and affectionate profile of Marc Bolan during the peak of T.Rex-mania in late 1972. The article presents Bolan as a Peter Pan-like figure in rock — a popstar who retains a childlike wonder, fragility, and playful spirit even as he commands massive audiences and commercial success “Popstar T. Rex Stays A Child” S
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Nov 23, 19722 min read
Marc Bolan (November 18, 1972) – Cover Feature – Popswop.
Marc Bolan appeared on the cover of Popswop during the height of Bolanmania, reflecting his status as one of Britain's most popular music stars. Dominated by a large live performance photograph, the issue combined pop culture, fashion, songwords and celebrity features aimed at the youth market of the early 1970s. Publication: Popswop Publication Date: November 18, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: November 1972 This issue of Popswop places Marc Bolan prominently on the
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Nov 18, 19722 min read
Marc Bolan (November 11, 1972) – “The Science Fiction Robot” Feature – Disc.
Marc Bolan graces the cover of Disco magazine as the publication responds to growing criticism directed at the T. Rex frontman. The cover boldly declares that despite the attacks from critics and detractors, Bolan remains one of the biggest figures in British popular music. Publication: Disc Publication Date: November 11, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: November 1972 This issue of Disco places Marc Bolan prominently on the cover beneath the headline: "Marc Bolan – Th
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Nov 11, 19722 min read
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