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1973: Beyond The Revolution
Explore the eventful year of 1973, as Marc Bolan and T. Rex moved beyond the peak of T. Rextasy and continued to evolve creatively. Featuring hit records, major tours, television appearances, magazine features, rare photographs, and archive discoveries, this category documents a period of artistic ambition and transition. As musical tastes began to change, Marc remained firmly in the spotlight, determined to expand his horizons while maintaining his place among Britain's most influential and rec


T. Rex (January 1, 1973) – Rockin' & Rollin' LP: JAP
Rockin' & Rollin' was a Japanese promotional compilation album released by Odeon in 1973, though the exact date is unknown. Released exclusively as a promotional LP, the album compiled key recordings from T. Rex's most commercially successful glam rock period. The collection focused heavily on the band's major hit singles while also including important album tracks from the same era. The compilation provided Japanese audiences with a concentrated overview of Marc Bolan and T.

1973
Jan 1, 19734 min read


T. Rex (January 1, 1973) – Portrait Of T. Rex LP
Portrait Of T.Rex was a Japanese-only compilation album released in 1973 as part of the Portrait Of series. Issued by Cube Records and manufactured by Polydor K.K., it was the third title in the MW-5001 to MW-5003 sequence, following collections dedicated to Cream and the Bee Gees. The compilation brought together recordings from both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex eras, offering Japanese fans an overview of Marc Bolan's transition from psychedelic folk performer to glam ro

1973
Jan 1, 19732 min read



1973
Jan 1, 19730 min read


Marc Bolan / T. Rex (November 28, 1972) – “It’s A Mad Life At The Top...” Feature - Daily Mirror
This substantial Daily Mirror feature finds Marc Bolan discussing the pressures of remaining one of Britain's biggest stars at the height of T. Rex's success. Following a demanding American tour, Bolan talks candidly about competition, exhaustion, his stage persona and the intense pressure created by life at the top, while admitting that despite everything, he still finds performing completely exhilarating. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: November 28, 1972 Country: United Kin

1972
Nov 28, 19723 min read


T. Rex (October 14, 1972) – “T. Rex: Bolan Musical Burlesque” Concert Review – The San Francisco Examiner.
Appearing ahead of a major Southern California concert appearance, this Los AngeOne of the harshest contemporary American reviews of T. Rex's first major U.S. tour, this San Francisco Examiner article documents the band's appearance at Winterland and illustrates the mixed reaction Marc Bolan encountered as he attempted to translate Bolanmania into American success. Publication: The San Francisco Examiner Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: USA Event Date: October 13,

1972
Oct 13, 19722 min read
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