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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 (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 21, 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
1972
Jun 6, 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
1972
Jun 2, 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.
1972
May 19, 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
1972
Apr 30, 19721 min read
Marc Bolan (April 1, 1972) – Scrapbook: Full Page Photograph Look in Magazine UK pin up April 1972..photo Keith Morris
Publication: Unknown Date: Unknown Country: Unknown Full-page colour portrait photograph showing a person with tightly curled dark hair wearing a dark patterned jacket with a contrasting yellow panel and a small colourful figure motif. The original scrapbook page is visibly aged and creased. All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, n
1972
Mar 31, 19721 min read
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