There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

This Evening Post feature, the second part of Leslie Nichols’ series, looks at Marc Bolan through the experiences of June Bolan. The article concentrates on what everyday life was like alongside one of Britain’s biggest pop stars, covering their marriage, the extraordinary attention surrounding Marc, the pressures created by fans and the practical side of life during the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Post Date: October 18, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Under the h

This two-page Bravo feature focuses on Marc Bolan's clothes and distinctive visual presentation during the height of Bolanmania. Headlined “Marc Bolan: Meine Kleider”, translated as “Marc Bolan: My Clothes”, the feature uses a dramatic full-colour photograph of Bolan and Mickey Finn alongside a short commentary describing Bolan's fondness for glittering outfits, make-up and unusual footwear. Publication: Bravo Date: October 18, 1972 Country: Germany The two-page presentation

Published two days after the performance, this Press-Telegram review covers T. Rex at the Long Beach Auditorium alongside The Doobie Brothers. Pop-music critic Preston Reese challenges comparisons between Marc Bolan and The Beatles, but reports that T. Rex generated their own excitement before a full house. Publication: Press-Telegram Publication Date: October 17, 1972 Country: United States Event Date: October 15, 1972 Under the headline “But the Beatles they're not – T-Rex,

Bill Pollock reviews T. Rex following the sold-out Santa Monica Civic Auditorium concert, offering a sharply critical assessment of the music while acknowledging the spectacle surrounding Marc Bolan and contrasting T. Rex with The Doobie Brothers, who had opened the evening. Publication: Los Angeles Herald Examiner Publication Date: October 17, 1972 Country: United States Event Date: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium concert Under the headline “Marc Bolan: Sequins & Noise”, Bill

Joseph Bensoua reports on T. Rex’s Southern California appearances at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and Long Beach Auditorium, contrasting the enthusiastic local response with the more apathetic reception encountered elsewhere on the group's American tour. The review concentrates on Marc Bolan’s performance, from the power of the opening numbers through an acoustic interlude and an extended closing rendition of “Bang A Gong.” Publication: South Bay Daily Breeze Date: October

This collectible item features a Marc Bolan Supershow cover promoting a "Giant Poster!" special. The cover displays a close-up image of Marc Bolan with glitter beneath his eyes and was originally sold for 15p. Accompanying the cover is a large fold-out poster that has been personally signed and dedicated by Bolan. Publication: Giant Poster / Marc Bolan Supershow Date: Unknown Country: United Kingdom The memorabilia consists of two related items. The first is a large fold-out

Within a wider article examining the state of contemporary rock music and the emergence of new stars, The Los Angeles Times highlights T. Rex as one of the British acts attempting to generate excitement in the American market. The piece focuses on Marc Bolan's popularity, the band's ongoing U.S. tour and the challenges facing their American breakthrough. Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: October 15, 1972 Country: United States Event Date: October 15, 1972 Written by Ro

Former Tyrannosaurus Rex percussionist Steve Took reflects on his years with Marc Bolan, his departure from the group, and his attempts to forge a new musical path. In a candid interview with Charles Shaar Murray, Took discusses fame, boogie, underground culture, drugs, creativity and life beyond Bolanmania. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1972 Written by Charles Shaar Murray, this substanti

As Bolanmania continued to sweep Britain, the Western Daily Press reported that Marc Bolan had purchased a substantial country property in Herefordshire. The article captures the period when T. Rex's success had elevated Bolan from underground performer to one of Britain's most recognisable pop stars. Publication: Western Daily Press and Times and Mirror Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1972 Written by Neill Graham, this news repo

Appearing ahead of a major Southern California concert appearance, this Los AngeOne of the harshest contemporary American reviews of T. Rex's first major U.S. tour, this San Francisco Examiner article documents the band's appearance at Winterland and illustrates the mixed reaction Marc Bolan encountered as he attempted to translate Bolanmania into American success. Publication: The San Francisco Examiner Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: USA Event Date: October 13,