The Time Is Now: News & Updates

ollow the latest stories, releases, projects, discoveries, events, and celebrations keeping the legacy of Marc Bolan and T. Rex alive in 2026. From new books, reissues, exhibitions, and documentaries to tribute concerts, archive finds, collector news, and fan initiatives, this category highlights how Marc's influence continues to inspire audiences around the world, proving that the spirit of the Electric Warrior remains as vibrant, relevant, and enduring today as ever.

T. Rex (August 22, 1971) – Trentham Gardens Concert Review - Evening Sentinel (August 23, 1971)

This enthusiastic Evening Sentinel review captures T. Rex at the height of their 1971 breakthrough. Reporting on a packed performance at Trentham Gardens, the article describes 2,500 fans leaping to their feet as Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn delivered a set featuring recent hits, previews of material from Electric Warrior and a defence of the group's increasingly successful electric direction. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: August 23, 1971 Concert Date: August 22, 1971 Cou

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T. Rex (August 22, 1971) – Trentham Gardens Concert Review - Evening Sentinel (August 23, 1971)

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T. Rex (August 22, 1971) – Trentham Gardens Concert Review - Evening Sentinel (August 23, 1971)

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Marc In Time: On This Day: Discover what happened on this day in the world of Marc Bolan and T. Rex.

Bang A Gong: New Additions The latest additions to the archive. Newly discovered photographs, rare memorabilia.

The Time Is Now: News & Updates Follow the latest stories, releases, projects, discoveries, events, and celebrations keeping the legacy of Marc Bolan and T. Rex alive today.

There Was A Time: Marc's Scrapbook Explore a rich archive of newspapers, magazines, music papers, fan publications, and rare printed material.

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The Marc Bolan Achieve is dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and exploring the life, music, influence, and legacy of Marc Bolan and T. Rex through one of the most comprehensive archives devoted to the Electric Warrior and his world. 🦢✨​​​

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Hang-Ups: Pictures Of Purple People Explore the visual legacy of Marc Bolan through photographs, album covers, publicity shots, press cuttings.

Memorabilia: Electric Echoes Explore a treasure trove of Marc Bolan and T. Rex memorabilia, featuring rare autographs, concert programmes.

Bolan's Vault: Rarities & Unreleased Enter the archive's hidden corners to discover acetates, test pressings, demos, alternate mixes, unreleased recordings, and rare audio treasures. .

The Revolutionaries: Rex Friends The people, musicians, producers, managers, photographers,.

Ride A White Swan: Covers & Tributes A celebration of Marc's influence through cover versions, tribute albums, tribute concerts.

Marc's Bookshelf: Written In Stardom Books, biographies, annuals, tour programmes, sheet music, publications.

The Bolan Timeline:

1965-1966: A Wizard In Waiting The formative years. From London's cultural scene to early performances, recordings, photographs, and modelling work.

1967: A Midsummer Night's Scene Marc's journey through the vibrant London underground.

1968: The Stars Start To Shine The rise of Tyrannosaurus Rex. A year of growing recognition, significant recordings, performances, and creative breakthroughs.

1969: The Warlock Warlord The mystical peak of Tyrannosaurus Rex. Marc's imagination, lyricism, and stage presence establish him as one of Britain's most distinctive performers.

1970: The Birth Of T. Rex A pivotal year of transformation as Tyrannosaurus Rex evolved into T. Rex.​

The Marc Bolan Achieve is dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and exploring the life, music, influence, and legacy of Marc Bolan and T. Rex through one of the most comprehensive archives devoted to the Electric Warrior and his world. 🦢✨

1970: The Birth Of T. Rex A pivotal year of transformation as Tyrannosaurus Rex evolved into T. Rex.