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1990-1999: The Bolan Renaissance
The 1990s marked a remarkable revival in the legacy of Marc Bolan and T. Rex. More than a decade after Marc's passing, a new generation of fans discovered his music through reissues, compilation albums, tribute concerts, television documentaries, books, magazine features, and previously unreleased recordings. Throughout the decade, record labels revisited the T. Rex catalogue, bringing classic albums and singles back into circulation while introducing Marc's work.


Marc Bolan (September 1, 1997) – “Marc Bolan Superstar” Cover – Record Collector.
Publication: Record Collector Issue: 217 Date: September 1997 Country: United Kingdom COVER Record Collector Issue 217 features a large black-and-white live guitar photograph alongside the main cover headline: “MARC BOLAN SUPERSTAR” The cover also promotes features on The Birth Of The Beatles, Sunshine Pop, Vangelis, Spice Girls, Cilla, ABBA, Beefheart, Cream, Can, The Slits, Oasis, James Brown and Cast, together with “Holy Vinyl! Batman.” All magazine scans, photographs, and

T.Rex
Aug 31, 19971 min read


T. Rex / Marc Bolan (October 23, 1991) – “The Very Best Of Marc Bolan And T-Rex” Reader Offer - Yorkshire Evening Press
This Yorkshire Evening Press reader offer promotes The Very Best Of Marc Bolan And T-Rex, a 20-track compilation available on CD and cassette. The promotion highlights the renewed interest in T. Rex during 1991, specifically mentioning “20th Century Boy” and its exposure through a Levi's advertisement alongside classics including “Telegram Sam,” “Children Of The Revolution,” “Metal Guru” and “Born To Boogie.” Publication: Yorkshire Evening Press Date: October 23, 1991 Country

T.Rex
Oct 22, 19912 min read


T. Rex (October 22, 1991) – “The Very Best Of Marc Bolan And T-Rex” Reader Offer Advert - The Northern Echo
This full-page Northern Echo reader offer promotes The Very Best Of Marc Bolan And T-Rex, a compilation presented as a collection of the group's biggest hits. Available on both CD and cassette, the advert highlights several major T. Rex recordings while using a large archive photograph featuring Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn as its central image. Publication: The Northern Echo (North ed.) Date: October 22, 1991 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY Published beneath the newspaper's

T.Rex
Oct 21, 19912 min read


T. Rex (October 21, 1991) – “Jean-ius! Win This Album Or Video...” Feature - Liverpool Echo
This Liverpool Echo feature highlights the unexpected chart revival of T. Rex during 1991 following the renewed success of “Get It On.” Triggered by its use in a popular television advertising campaign, the article examines how a new generation was discovering Marc Bolan's music and promotes a competition offering copies of the latest T. Rex compilation album and video. Publication: Liverpool Echo Date: October 21, 1991 Country: United Kingdom Appearing in Penny Kiley's Chart

T.Rex
Oct 20, 19913 min read
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