There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

nostalgic collection of original newspaper clippings, magazine spreads, rare photos, and vintage press cuttings. Step back into the golden era through yellowed pages and preserved glam history.

A full‑page advert with large 3‑D block text reading “20th Century Boy,” spotlighting a figure with curly hair and outstretched arms beneath the title. “T. REX” appears at the bottom.

T. Rex (March 3, 1973) “20th Century Boy” Single Advertisement - Melody Maker

A towering glam‑rock advert that distills the swagger and spectacle of T. Rex’s 1973 peak into a single unforgettable image.

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T.Rex

Mar 3, 19732 min read

T. Rex (March 2, 1973) “20th Century Boy” Single Review – Melody Maker

A swaggering glam‑rock blast, “20th Century Boy” is celebrated by Melody Maker as a nervy, dance‑floor‑ready anthem powered by Bolan’s howl and a pounding beat.

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T.Rex

Mar 2, 19731 min read

T. Rex (February 18, 1973) Concert Poster – Neue Messehalle, Nürnberg

A promotional concert poster for T. Rex performing at the Neue Messehalle in Nürnberg on Sunday, February 18, 1973. Publication / Venue: Mama Concerts Presents Date: February 18, 1973 Country: Germany Location: Nürnberg Section: Concert Poster THE STORY The poster promotes T. Rex (Bolan Boogie) live at the Neue Messehalle with a striking black and white image of Marc Bolan performing. CONTEXT AND NOTES This German concert poster was issued during T. Rex’s European tour in 197

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T.Rex

Feb 18, 19731 min read

T. Rex (February 17, 1973) “Twentieth Century Boy” / Fan Reaction to Cilla Black Show Record Mirror

A major Record Mirror announcement revealing “Twentieth Century Boy” as T. Rex’s next single, paired with a full list of European tour dates and Marc Bolan’s declaration that the track is their “best single yet.”

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T.Rex

Feb 17, 19732 min read

A Disc magazine page featuring a black‑and‑white photograph of Marc Bolan and an article discussing his changing status in 1973, accompanied by a Disc Music Poll Awards graphic.

Marc Bolan (February 17, 1973) “Marc Bolan is no Slider” Disc Music Paper

A sharp, reflective one‑page Disc article assessing Marc Bolan’s changing fortunes after the peak of T. Rexmania, contrasting his 1970 promise with his 1973 reality.

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T.Rex

Feb 17, 19731 min read

T. Rex (February 17, 1973) “Our Best to Date Says Bolan” Disc Music Paper

A one‑page Disc article in which Marc Bolan declares “Twentieth Century Boy” the best T. Rex single to date, while revealing details of the upcoming Tanx album.

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T.Rex

Feb 17, 19732 min read

T. Rex (February 17, 1973) “I Cannot Stand This Much Longer” Record Mirror – Fan Letter

A fiery letter from a devoted T. Rex fan reacting to Marc Bolan’s January 7 appearance on The Cilla Black Show, praising the band’s performance while criticising Cilla for interrupting “Life’s A Gas.”

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T.Rex

Feb 17, 19732 min read

T. Rex (February 10, 1973) “Rex World Tour; No Home Gigs” NME

New Musical Express announces T. Rex’s six-week European tour starting in Berlin, with confirmed dates across Germany and plans for further shows in France, Scandinavia, and Holland, plus upcoming tours in the Far East and United States. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: February 10, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Tour Announcement THE STORY The article details the band’s upcoming European itinerary, notes the absence of British dates

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T.Rex

Feb 10, 19732 min read

Marc Bolan (February 1, 1973) “Bolan Says He Ain’t Dead Yet” Circus Magazine

The February 1, 1973 edition of Circus Magazine features Marc Bolan addressing rumours of his declining popularity in America, asserting that he is very much alive and kicking while promoting his upcoming high-energy album. Publication: Circus Magazine Date: February 1, 1973 Country: United States Location: New York Section: Major Feature / Interview THE STORY The article recounts Bolan’s recent US tour experiences, where he faced smaller crowds than expected in some cities.

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T.Rex

Feb 1, 19732 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

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T.Rex

Feb 1, 19732 min read