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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 (October 18, 1972) – “Life With A Pop Idol” Feature - Evening Post
This Evening Post feature, the second part of Leslie Nichols’ series, looks at Marc Bolan through the experiences of June Bolan. The article concentrates on what everyday life was like alongside one of Britain’s biggest pop stars, covering their marriage, the extraordinary attention surrounding Marc, the pressures created by fans and the practical side of life during the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Post Date: October 18, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Under the h
1972
Oct 17, 19723 min read
T. Rex (October 18, 1972) – “Marc Bolan: Meine Kleider” Two-Page Feature - Bravo
This two-page Bravo feature focuses on Marc Bolan's clothes and distinctive visual presentation during the height of Bolanmania. Headlined “Marc Bolan: Meine Kleider”, translated as “Marc Bolan: My Clothes”, the feature uses a dramatic full-colour photograph of Bolan and Mickey Finn alongside a short commentary describing Bolan's fondness for glittering outfits, make-up and unusual footwear. Publication: Bravo Date: October 18, 1972 Country: Germany The two-page presentation
1972
Oct 17, 19722 min read
T. Rex / Marc Bolan (1972) – Memorabilia: Original Vintage Portrait Poster
Publication: Splash Posters Date: Circa early 1970s Country: Item: Original vintage portrait poster Size: 73 × 59 cm An original vintage T. Rex / Marc Bolan portrait poster dating from circa the early 1970s and produced by Splash Posters. The large-format poster features a close-up colour portrait against a plain background, with the Splash Posters identification visible along the lower edge. All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry
1972
Oct 17, 19721 min read
T. Rex (October 17, 1972) – “T-Rex, Doobies Score at Aud” Concert Review – Press-Telegram.
Published two days after the performance, this Press-Telegram review covers T. Rex at the Long Beach Auditorium alongside The Doobie Brothers. Pop-music critic Preston Reese challenges comparisons between Marc Bolan and The Beatles, but reports that T. Rex generated their own excitement before a full house. Publication: Press-Telegram Publication Date: October 17, 1972 Country: United States Event Date: October 15, 1972 Under the headline “But the Beatles they're not – T-Rex,
1972
Oct 16, 19722 min read
T. Rex (October 17, 1972) – “Marc Bolan: Sequins & Noise” Concert Review – Los Angeles Herald Examiner.
Bill Pollock reviews T. Rex following the sold-out Santa Monica Civic Auditorium concert, offering a sharply critical assessment of the music while acknowledging the spectacle surrounding Marc Bolan and contrasting T. Rex with The Doobie Brothers, who had opened the evening. Publication: Los Angeles Herald Examiner Publication Date: October 17, 1972 Country: United States Event Date: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium concert Under the headline “Marc Bolan: Sequins & Noise”, Bill
1972
Oct 16, 19722 min read
T. Rex (October 15, 1972) – “T-Rex Finds Its ‘Fans’” Feature – South Bay Daily Breeze.
Joseph Bensoua reports on T. Rex’s Southern California appearances at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and Long Beach Auditorium, contrasting the enthusiastic local response with the more apathetic reception encountered elsewhere on the group's American tour. The review concentrates on Marc Bolan’s performance, from the power of the opening numbers through an acoustic interlude and an extended closing rendition of “Bang A Gong.” Publication: South Bay Daily Breeze Date: October
1972
Oct 16, 19723 min read
Marc Bolan (1972) – Scrapbook Photograph
Publication: Various / UnknownDate: UnknownCountry: United Kingdom PHOTOGRAPH Two-page scrapbook spread combining several colour and black-and-white cuttings. The left page contains four photographs, including full-length images, a large close-up portrait and a seated image. The right page contains a large picture feature headed “T. REXTASY”, built around a large red-tinted photograph surrounded by several smaller live performance images featuring guitars, microphones and sta
1972
Oct 16, 19721 min read
T. Rex – (1972) The Slider Signed Cover Album: LP
This memorabilia item consists of a copy of T. Rex's classic album The Slider bearing a Marc Bolan autograph in blue ink on the front cover. The signature was accompanied by supporting provenance in the form of a printed email from writer and broadcaster Spencer Leigh. According to the accompanying statement, Leigh interviewed Marc Bolan during an appearance at Southport Theatre in 1976. At the request of friend Pete Rimmer, he took along a copy of The Slider for Bolan to sig
1972
Oct 15, 19722 min read
Marc Bolan (1972,73,74) – Scrapbook: Picture Collage
Publication: Various / Unknown Date: Unknown Country: United Kingdom PHOTOGRAPH Two-page scrapbook collage containing a mixture of colour and black-and-white photographs. The left page includes two smaller colour performance photographs above a large colour close-up, all showing the subject at a microphone. The right page contains a large black-and-white close-up surrounded by several smaller cuttings, including performance photographs, portrait images and a full-length cut-o
1972
Oct 15, 19721 min read
Marc Bolan (1972) – Scrapbook: Picture Collage
Publication: Various / Unknown Date: Unknown Country: United Kingdom PHOTOGRAPH A two-page scrapbook collage containing several collected colour and black-and-white photographs. The page combines close-up portrait photographs, live guitar images and a photograph showing two people together. A small cutting carries the handwritten caption “Marc in France.” One of the larger cuttings on the right carries the printed headline: “The cats who taught him to boogie” Two typed extrac
1972
Oct 15, 19721 min read
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