There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

The June 20, 1996 edition of the Evening Standard features an article highlighting the relative obscurity of Steve Peregrin Took, the original percussionist and co-founder of Tyrannosaurus Rex alongside Marc Bolan Publication: Evening Standard Date: June 20, 1996 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Arts THE STORY The piece discusses Steve Peregrin Took’s tragic life and death, his departure from the band, and the efforts of fans (including Susan Hibberd) to rest

The June 15, 1996 edition of the Daily Echo reviews the T. Rex compilation A BBC History (Windsong), a collection of 17 BBC sessions recorded between October 1967 and March 1971, offering a fascinating alternative look at Marc Bolan’s prime years. Publication: Daily Echo (Bournemouth) Date: June 15, 1996 Country: United Kingdom Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Section: Music Review THE STORY The review highlights standout tracks like “Ride A White Swan,” “Jeepster,” and “Hot Lov

This Jukebox Magazine feature revisits a turbulent chapter in Bolan’s life: the mid‑’70s period when fame, finances and personal instability collided. The article frames Monte Carlo not as a glamorous escape but as a gilded exile — a place where Bolan attempted to outrun tax pressures while simultaneously losing the creative grounding that had defined his peak years. The piece also explores the unexpect

The June 20, 1995 edition of the Evening Standard features an interview with Michael Eavis, founder of the Glastonbury Festival, in which he recalls booking T. Rex in the early years and reflects on the festival’s growth. Publication: Evening Standard Date: June 20, 1995 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Arts THE STORY Michael Eavis discusses the early days of Glastonbury, including booking T. Rex, and shares memories of the festival’s evolution. He mentions t

The June 18, 1995 edition of The Independent features a major profile on Michael Eavis and the Glastonbury Festival, highlighting Marc Bolan’s early connection to the event and his lasting influence on the festival’s spirit. Publication: The Independent Date: June 18, 1995 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Feature / Glastonbury Profile THE STORY The article recounts how Michael Eavis first encountered Marc Bolan at the 1970 Glastonbury Festival (then called Pi

Special multi-page retrospective feature on Marc Bolan in the nostalgia magazine gold, marking him as “The Boy Who Would Be King”. PUBLICATION: Date: June 1994 (Vol.1 Issue 4) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + 5-Page Feature Title: MARC BOLAN – THE BOY WHO WOULD BE KING THE STORY The striking cover shows Marc Bolan in full regal costume (crown, scepter, ornate necklace and robes), directly referencing his famous 1977 Record Mirror photoshoot. The interio

A BBC radio listing highlights a special Radio 1 programme dedicated to Marc Bolan, featuring archive BBC performances and interviews marking the continuing legacy of the T. Rex frontman sixteen years after his passing. Publication: Huddersfield Daily Examiner Date: Friday, October 8, 1993 Country: United Kingdom This television and radio listings feature promotes a special BBC Radio 1 programme dedicated to Marc Bolan, scheduled for broadcast at 2.00pm. The listing announces

Issue 5 of Marc Bolan: Nameless Wildness features a dramatic monochrome portrait of Marc Bolan on its cover. Produced as a specialist fan publication, the magazine continued to celebrate Bolan's music, image and enduring legacy fifteen years after his death. Publication: Marc Bolan: Nameless Wildness Date: October 1992 Country: United Kingdom The fifth issue of Marc Bolan: Nameless Wildness presents a striking black-and-white portrait of Marc Bolan as its sole cover image. Th

This full-page Northern Echo reader offer promotes The Very Best Of Marc Bolan And T-Rex, a compilation presented as a collection of the group's biggest hits. Available on both CD and cassette, the advert highlights several major T. Rex recordings while using a large archive photograph featuring Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn as its central image. Publication: The Northern Echo (North ed.) Date: October 22, 1991 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY Published beneath the newspaper's

This Liverpool Echo feature highlights the unexpected chart revival of T. Rex during 1991 following the renewed success of “Get It On.” Triggered by its use in a popular television advertising campaign, the article examines how a new generation was discovering Marc Bolan's music and promotes a competition offering copies of the latest T. Rex compilation album and video. Publication: Liverpool Echo Date: October 21, 1991 Country: United Kingdom Appearing in Penny Kiley's Chart