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1973: Tanx & Beyond
973 saw Marc Bolan and T. Rex navigating the post-peak years of T. Rextasy. Following the massive success of 1972, the band released the album Tanx and continued scoring hits with singles like “Solid Gold Easy Action” and “The Groover”. This year captured the transition from pure glam euphoria to a more mature, soul-influenced rock direction. Bolan experimented with funk and American R&B sounds while maintaining his core fanbase. This section explores the music, the tours, the changing band line
T. Rex (April 25, 1973) “Stamping Ground” Film Advertisement – The State Journal
The April 25, 1973 edition of The State Journal (Michigan) features a cinema advertisement for the film Stamping Ground, highlighting T. Rex’s performance at the 1970 Holland Festival of Music alongside a stellar lineup of artists. Publication: The State Journal Date: April 25, 1973 Country: United States Location: Lansing, Michigan Section: Entertainment / Cinema Advertisement THE STORY The advert promotes the film Stamping Ground (documenting the 1970 Holland Pop Festival)
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Apr 25, 19732 min read
T. Rex (April 14, 1973) “Born to Boogie” Film Advertisement – Sounds
The April 14, 1973 edition of Sounds magazine features a full-page promotional advertisement for the film Born to Boogie, starring Marc Bolan & T. Rex, with Ringo Starr and Elton John. Publication: Sounds Date: April 14, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Film Promotion / Full-Page Advertisement THE STORY The dramatic advert promotes the Apple Films production Born to Boogie, showcasing a striking image of Marc Bolan riding a tiger. It highlights a free la
T.Rex
Apr 14, 19732 min read
Marc Bolan with ELO (April 10, 1973) Watford Town Hall - Guest Appearance
A historic one-night collision of glam and orchestral rock, captured by the only professional photographer in the room. SOURCE DETAILS Publication / Venue: Artist Archive / Liner Notes Date: April 10, 1973 (Event) / 2003 (Reissue Context) Format: News Note + Release Context Provenance Notes: Verified via ELO 2 – First Light Series (Harvest / EMI) and Gary Merrin’s own commentary. THE STORY Gary Merrin recalls being fully prepared for a “guest” appearance — but nothing matched
T.Rex
Apr 10, 19733 min read
T. Rex (April 7, 1973) “Marc Bolan Cover” Popswop – Magazine Cover
The April 7, 1973 edition of Popswop (No.27) features Marc Bolan on the front cover in a striking colour photograph, capturing him mid-performance in a sparkly pink jacket. Publication: Popswop Date: April 7, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Front Cover THE STORY The vibrant cover shows Marc Bolan looking upwards with an intense expression, surrounded by colourful teasers about pop stars, fashion, dreams, and other features including David Bowie, Roy Woo
T.Rex
Apr 7, 19731 min read
T. Rex (April 7, 1973) “Producing the Goods” Feature – Melody Maker
The piece captures a moment when producers were becoming as culturally influential as the artists they shaped, with Visconti positioned as a quiet architect behind some of the era’s most defining sounds.
T.Rex
Apr 7, 19732 min read
T. Rex (July 1973) “The Bowie-Bolan Battle” Feature – Creem Magazine
The July 1973 issue of Creem magazine features Janis Schacht’s in-depth article “The Bowie-Bolan Battle,” exploring the rivalry and complicated relationship between Marc Bolan and David Bowie. Publication: Creem Magazine Date: July 1973 Country: United States Location: USA Section: Music Feature THE STORY The article details the early friendship between Bolan and Bowie, their diverging careers, public jabs (Bolan calling Bowie a “lame brain” and Bowie retorting that Bolan is
T.Rex
Apr 1, 19732 min read
Flo & Eddie (March 31, 1973) “Catch Us If You Can” Tour Advertisement – Billboard Magazine
The March 31, 1973 edition of Billboard magazine features a full-page promotional advertisement for Flo & Eddie (Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan) on tour with the Alice Cooper Show, promoting their single “Afterglow” and upcoming live dates. Publication: Billboard Date: March 31, 1973 Country: United States Location: USA Section: Advertising / Tour Promotion THE STORY The fun, cartoon-style advert shows Flo & Eddie in a playful train window pose with the tagline “Catch Us If Yo
T.Rex
Mar 31, 19732 min read
T. Rex (March 1973) “All Time Greats” Photo Feature – NME
The March 1973 edition of New Musical Express (NME) includes a nostalgic publicity photo of a young Marc Bolan, highlighting his early days and upcoming appearance in the film Born to Boogie. Publication: NME (New Musical Express) Date: March 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Photo Feature / All Time Greats THE STORY The piece presents a classic black & white portrait of Marc Bolan from his pre-fame days, noting his time as a tank-driver and an 18-month “
Marc Bolan
Mar 23, 19732 min read
T.Rex (March 23 1973) Tanx Album - Released
UK first‑pressing of Tanx (BLN 5002 / 0C 062 • 94187), issued with free fold‑out black‑and‑white poster, 1973. Format: LP • Vinyl • Album • Cassette • 8‑Track Cartridge • Reel‑to‑Reel • Promo Editions • International Variants Label: T. Rex — BLN 5002 Country: UK Release Date: 23 March 1973 Genre: Glam Rock • Psychedelic Soul Style: Post‑Slider glam with soul, funk, gospel and mellotron‑driven arrangements Overview “Tanx is a 1973 album by English rock band T. Rex… released on
T.Rex
Mar 23, 19735 min read
T. Rex (March 15 1973) – Top of the Pops “20th Century Boy” Chart Rundown
A wiped broadcast, but not a lost moment — “20th Century Boy” thundered through the BBC countdown, turning a simple chart rundown into a glam‑rock lightning strike.
T.Rex
Mar 15, 19732 min read
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