There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

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.

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

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.”

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.

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.

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.”

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

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.

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

The January 20, 1973 edition of Popswop (No.16) features Marc Bolan on the cover, promoting “crazy colour pics” of top stars including The Osmonds, Gary Glitter, Alice Cooper, and Jeff Beck. Publication: Popswop Date: January 20, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Front Cover THE STORY The vibrant cover shows Marc Bolan with guitar and curly hair, alongside a bright red box highlighting content such as fashion tips, songwords, and features on other glam an