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Hang-Ups: Pictures Of Purple People
A visual celebration of Marc Bolan. This gallery showcases rare photographs, album covers, live shots, press cuttings, promotional images, and fan treasures.
From his early mystical days and mod beginnings, through the full glitter glam explosion, to the raw later years — all the looks, styles, and visual “hang-ups” that made Marc the ultimate Electric Warrior.



T.Rex
Jan 1, 19740 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

T.Rex
Jun 20, 19731 min read


T. Rex (February 1973) “Fabulous 208 Calendar” Pin-Up - Fabulous 208 Magazine
The February 1973 edition of Fabulous 208 magazine includes a large, full-colour Marc Bolan pin-up as part of their 1973 calendar series, showing him smiling outdoors in a leather jacket and blue velvet trousers. Publication: Fabulous 208 Date: February 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Calendar Pin-Up / Poster THE STORY The colourful calendar page features a relaxed and smiling Marc Bolan posing with foliage against a stone wall background, accompanied b

T.Rex
Feb 1, 19732 min read



T.Rex
Jan 1, 19730 min read


Marc Bolan (July 29, 1972) Psychedelic Illustration – Romeo Magazine
The July 29, 1972 edition of Romeo Magazine features a striking psychedelic colour illustration of Marc Bolan in full glam attire. Publication: Romeo Magazine Date: July 29, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Artwork / Feature THE STORY The illustration shows Marc Bolan standing confidently with an acoustic guitar, dressed in a vibrant yellow and red outfit with flared trousers, set against a swirling psychedelic background with sun, clouds, and floral motifs.

T.Rex
Jul 29, 19721 min read


Marc Bolan (Undated) Signed Cut Signature in Matted Display
A cut signature from Marc Bolan, attractively matted and displayed alongside a colour photograph. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan Title: Signed Cut Signature in Matted Display Date: Undated (circa 1970s) Format / Type: Matted Display (Signature + Photo) Country: United Kingdom DESCRIPTION A cut signature from Marc Bolan in blue ballpoint ink on a pink/pinkish card, measuring approximately 4" x 3". The signature is neatly matted with a colour photograph of Bol

Marc Bolan
Jun 22, 19721 min read


T.Rex (June 7, 1972) “BRAVO” Magazine Cover – Germany
Striking front cover of the German teen magazine BRAVO featuring Marc Bolan as a major star during the peak of T. Rexmania. PUBLICATION: Date: June 7, 1973 Country: Germany Section / Pages: Front Cover (Nr. 24) Title: Marc Bolan (T. Rex) THE STORY The vibrant cover shows Marc Bolan in a flamboyant blue patterned jacket, holding a guitar and smiling widely. It promotes various features including a warning about Neil Diamond, a photo love-story, and posters of Deep Purple and D

T.Rex
Jun 7, 19722 min read


T. Rex (June 3, 1972) Marc Bolan – Valentine Magazine
A full one-page colour feature on Marc Bolan in the teen magazine Valentine, titled “With Love From Us To You”, showcasing the glam rock icon at the height of T.Rexmania. PUBLICATION: Valentine Magazine Date: June 3, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: One-Page Colour Feature Title: With Love From Us To You THE STORY The page features a striking colour photograph of Marc Bolan performing on stage with his guitar, curly hair, and flamboyant stage outfit. It reflects

T.Rex
Jun 3, 19722 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (May 20 1972) Vintage Poster - Sounds
With Trextasy hitting its peak in the summer of 1972, and at the time of publication Bolan Boogie was sitting at the top of the UK Albums Chart and PROPHETS SEERS AND SAGES THE ANGELS OF THE AGES / MY PEOPLE WERE FAIR AND HAD SKY IN THEIR HAIR... at number 7 the UK music press was crashing in on the phenomenon, none more so than with this vintage Sounds poster.

T.Rex
May 20, 19721 min read


T.Rex (May 1972) Marc Bolan - Popfoto Magazine
Full‑page Popfoto portrait of Marc Bolan, 1 May 1972 — a defining image of early‑’70s T. Rextasy. Publication: Popfoto (German teen music magazine) Date: 1 May 1972 Country: Germany Section / Page: Full‑page photo feature Format: Magazine Portrait / Pin‑up Feature What the Clipping Shows A dramatic, high‑contrast close‑up portrait of Marc Bolan at the height of T. Rextasy. He faces the camera directly, framed by dark curls, wearing a shiny pink satin jacket over a blue T‑shi

T.Rex
May 1, 19721 min read
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