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Hang-Ups: Pictures Of Purple People
xplore the visual legacy of Marc Bolan through a stunning collection of photographs, album covers, live images, publicity shots, press cuttings, promotional material, and fan treasures. From his mod beginnings and mystical Tyrannosaurus Rex years to the glittering heights of T. Rextasy and beyond, this gallery captures the style, glamour, creativity, and charisma that defined Marc's image and helped establish him as the ultimate Electric Warrior and one of rock's most iconic figures.
Marc Bolan (February 6, 2025) – Record Collector Presents Cover
Publication: Record Collector Presents Date: February 6, 2025 Country: United Kingdom PHOTOGRAPH Full-page magazine cover featuring a large central portrait beneath the title “MARC BOLAN & T. REX” and the main headline: “PIED PIPER OF POP – FLOWER CHILD TO GLAM ROCK SUPERSTAR” Other cover features include “20th Century Jukebox”, focusing on rare vinyl, acetates and memorabilia; “Frenemy Lines”, looking at the complex relationship between Bolan and Bowie; “Glam Slam”, focusing
T.Rex
Feb 61 min read
Marc Bolan (November 1, 2021) - Magazine Cover Record Collector.
Publication: Record Collector Date: November 2021 Country: United Kingdom PHOTOGRAPH Full-page Record Collector cover featuring a black-and-white studio photograph centred around a Gibson Flying V-style electric guitar. The main cover feature reads “MAKING HIS MARC – T. REX – WHEN BOLAN'S ELECTRIC WARRIOR STORMED THE CHARTS.” The issue is numbered 524 and also promotes features on ELP, Terry Hall, Jam & Lewis, goth rarities, ABBA, Sex Pistols, Sepultura, Duran Duran and Judas
Marc Bolan
Nov 1, 20211 min read
Marc Bolan (April 1, 2014) – “The Secret Soul Of T. Rex” Cover – Record Collector.
Publication: Record Collector Issue: 426 Date: April 2014 Country: United Kingdom COVER Record Collector Issue 426 features a large black-and-white guitar photograph on a vivid red cover, promoting the main feature: “MARC BOLAN – THE SECRET SOUL OF T. REX” The issue also promotes features on The Marquee Club, Ry Cooder, Smokey Robinson, ABBA's Rare Gems, ESP-Disk', Suede, Slint, Magnum, Johnny Winter, Chris Thompson, Death and Mick Harvey, alongside a feature on rock's April
T.Rex
Mar 31, 20141 min read
Marc Bolan (January 1, 2001) – “The Year Of The Slider” Cover – Record Collector.
Publication: Record Collector Issue: 257Date: January 2001 Country: United Kingdom COVER Record Collector Issue 257 features a large colour portrait on the cover alongside the main feature: “Marc Bolan – The Year Of The Slider” The cover also promotes features on Genesis, The Saints, PJ Harvey, Fatboy Slim, U2, Elliott Smith, Madonna, DJ Shadow, Manic Street Preachers, Motown, Carl Perkins, Iron Maiden, Brian Auger, Geddy Lee and The Goodies. All magazine scans, photographs,
T.Rex
Jan 1, 20011 min read
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
Marc Bolan (1974) – Scrapbook Photograph Collage
Publication: Various / UnknownDate: 1974Country: United Kingdom PHOTOGRAPH Two-page scrapbook spread combining colour and black-and-white portrait and performance photographs, including several guitar and stage images. The left page contains the handwritten note: “Truck OffMarc at Newcastle on 21.1.74. He also had the same gear on at Sheffield” A newspaper cutting beneath the photographs carries the headline: “Pop idol Bolan storms off City Hall stage after fan’s attack” The
1974
Oct 15, 19741 min read
1974
Jan 1, 19740 min read
T. Rex (July 1, 1973) – “Marc & Mickey” Feature & Pin-Ups – Fan Magazine No. 12.
Publication: Fan Magazine Issue: 12 Date: July 1973 Country: United Kingdom FEATURE A multi-page T. Rex feature built around Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn, combining interviews, large black-and-white photographs and two full-colour pin-up pages. The opening spread is headed “Marc & Mickey are so very different!” and features individual comments about their contrasting personalities and working relationship. A second feature is headed: “ALL GOOD CLEAN FUN WITH T. REX” and discuss
1973
Jul 1, 19731 min read
T. Rex (June 20, 1973) Marc Bolan & Mickey Finn Centerspread – Bravo Magazine
The June 20, 1973 edition of Bravo Magazine features a striking colour centrespread of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn, capturing the band at the height of their glam rock popularity. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: June 20, 1973 Country: Germany Location: Germany Section: Centrespread / Feature THE STORY The double-page spread showcases dramatic portraits of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn with their signature glam makeup and hairstyles, highlighting the visual style that defined T
1973
Jun 19, 19731 min read
Marc Bolan (May 1, 1973) – Memorabilia: Film Review Colour Poster
Publication: Film Review Date: May 1973 Country: United Kingdom Item: Large colour poster Size: Approx. 30 × 20.5 inches (76 × 52 cm) MEMORABILIA A large Marc Bolan colour poster originally included free with the May 1973 issue of Film Review. The magazine cover prominently advertises: “FREE INSIDE – BIG MARC BOLAN COLOUR POSTER” The fold-out poster features a full-length studio photograph with a bright pink jacket and a toy tank positioned in the foreground. Along the bottom
1973
Apr 30, 19731 min read
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