There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

The June 16, 1973 edition of Disc music paper features Marc Bolan on the cover with the headline “Groovin’ with Mr Bo,” announcing his return to performing after a three-month rest. Publication: Disc Date: June 16, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Front Cover / Main Feature THE STORY The striking cover shows Marc Bolan on stage with guitar and microphone, highlighting his comeback after a break. Additional cover stories include Suzi Quatro / David Bowie

The June 15, 1973 edition of the Calgary Herald reviews T. Rex’s album Tanx (Reprise MS 2132), praising the band’s unique blend of rock and theatre while offering a mixed assessment of Marc Bolan’s songwriting and performance. Publication: Calgary Herald Date: June 15, 1973 Country: Canada Location: Calgary, Alberta Section: Music Review THE STORY The reviewer notes T. Rex’s theatrical approach to rock, with Marc Bolan as the central figure writing and singing most material.

A full-page promotional advertisement in Rolling Stone for T. Rex’s new single “The Groover”, featuring a striking image of Marc Bolan in full glam regalia. PUBLICATION: Rolling Stone Date: June 3, 1973 Country: United States Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: The Groover — T. Rex THE STORY This eye-catching ad promotes the single “The Groover” with a dramatic black & white photograph of Marc Bolan kneeling on the floor in a flowing white garment, dark glasse

T. Rex (June 1973) “T.Rex Tank” Full-Page Advert – Circus Magazine Publication: Circus Magazine Date: June 1973 Country: United States Location: USA Section: Full-Page Advertisement THE STORY The advert shows Marc Bolan in a white jacket kneeling with a large model tank, captioned “T.REX TANK”, and promotes the album on Reprise Records and Tapes (noting the poster was included with the album). CONTEXT AND NOTES This eye-catching advert appeared during the Tanx promotional cam

A vibrant full-colour cover from the teen pop magazine It’s Here! (No.7, dated May 26, 1973) featuring Marc Bolan as the main star. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: It’s Here! Date: May 26, 1973 (No.7) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover THE STORY This issue proudly announces “IT’S HERE!” with Marc Bolan taking centre stage on the cover. It promotes super pin-ups, songs from Donny, Marc, Andy & David, Elton, and David, plus an inside story from Marie on the Osmond

A full-colour cover and competition feature from Jackie magazine (No.490, week ending May 26, 1973) giving readers the chance to win an official Marc Bolan Shinysheaker jacket. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Jackie Date: Week ending May 26, 1973 (No.490) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + Competition Page 5 THE STORY This issue promotes a major reader competition to win one of twenty-five genuine Marc Bolan Shinysheaker jackets. The cover features a striking

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Music Star Date: May 12, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: Come to School with Marc THE STORY This cheerful Music Star cover presents Marc Bolan as a friendly, approachable teen idol in a feature titled “Come to School with Marc”. The issue also promotes time with Donny Osmond, a letter from The Jacksons, and the chance to “wear David’s shirt”, alongside a super double-page poster of Marti Kristian from The New Seeker

By May 1973, Marc Bolan was redefining his image. This POP feature presents him as both confident and reflective — a star aware of his influence yet conscious of the pressures of success.

his Cashbox Magazine feature from May 5 1973 spotlights Marc Bolan and T. Rex during the promotional campaign for their album Tanx, released earlier that spring on Reprise Records and Tapes.

T. Rex superstar Marc Bolan is set to make his big screen debut as the band’s fame reaches new heights. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Burton Mail Date: May 1, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Entertainment News THE STORY This article announces that Marc Bolan is venturing into film, with early details about his on-screen appearance. It discusses his rapid rise from underground hero to pop idol and how he is now expanding into acting while continuing to lead T. Rex