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Publication: Record Mirror Date: Saturday, July 2, 1977 Marc Bolan’s Monthly Column Personal column written by Marc Bolan for Record Mirror, offering his thoughts on music, punk rock, the music industry, and his own views as a veteran glam rock star. Key Content Notable Mentions Bolan discusses the rise of punk, defending its energy while expressing concern about its violence and nihilism. He reflects on his own career, the changing music scene, and shares opinions on various

Iconic front cover of Record Mirror featuring Marc Bolan in full theatrical royal regalia, marking the launch of his new weekly column in the magazine. PUBLICATION: Record Mirror Date: June 4, 1977 (on-sale Friday 3 June) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: BOLAN – A Royal Wave to the New Wave THE STORY The striking cover shows Marc Bolan with dramatic wide-eyed expression, tongue out, wearing an elaborate jeweled crown, heavy ornate necklace, and Eliz

A full-page promotional advertisement in Record Mirror for T. Rex’s new maxi single “Dandy in the Underworld”, released in a special limited-edition bag for the first 25,000 copies. PUBLICATION: Record Mirror Date: June 4, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: T. REX — Dandy in the Underworld THE STORY The striking ad features a dramatic photo of Marc Bolan performing with guitar inside a large circular design. It promotes the new max

The May 5, 1977 edition of the Swindon Advertiser publishes a highly critical review of T. Rex’s album Dandy in the Underworld, dismissing it as repetitive and boring. Publication: Swindon Advertiser Date: May 5, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Location: Swindon The reviewer sarcastically questions whether Marc Bolan fans still exist or if they “died with the tyrannosaurus”. He describes the album as a “waste of vinyl”, criticising the repetitive lyrics (noting one line chanted

The March 28, 1977 edition of the Norwich Evening News reviews T. Rex’s concert at West Runton Pavilion, praising Marc Bolan’s performance and the enthusiastic crowd reaction. Publication: Norwich Evening News Date: March 28, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Location: Norwich / West Runton Section: Music Review THE STORY Marc Bolan and his new T. Rex lineup delivered a strong show at West Runton Pavilion. The set included old favourites like “Jeepster”, “Deborah”, “I Love To Boo

The March 25, 1977 edition of the North Norfolk News reports that Marc Bolan and T. Rex drew a crowd of 900 fans to West Runton Pavilion on Saturday night, delivering a strong performance alongside support act The Damned. Publication: North Norfolk News (The Norfolk Chronicle and Journal) Date: March 25, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Location: West Runton, Norfolk Section: Music / Concert Review THE STORY The review notes the enthusiastic reception for Pat Travers and the Doct

A promotional advertisement published on March 18, 1977 for Marc Bolan and T. Rex performing at West Runton Pavilion the following day (Saturday, March 19, 1977), with The Damned as special guests. Publication / Source: Concert Advertisement Date: Published March 18, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Location: West Runton, Norfolk Section: Concert Promotion THE STORY The advert promotes Marc Bolan and T. Rex live at West Runton Pavilion, with The Damned supporting. Tickets were £1

A profile in the Sports Argus (March 12, 1977) highlighting Marc Bolan’s latest image transformation into a “Godfather figure,” his new band line-up, upcoming UK tour dates, and the release of his new album Dandy In The Underworld with the single “Soul Of My Suit.” Publication: Sports Argus Date: March 12, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section: Music / Entertainment Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article notes Marc Bolan’s evolution from hippie to glam superstar

A prominent feature in the Daily Record (March 11, 1977) announcing Marc Bolan’s revamped T. Rex line-up, upcoming British tour, new album Dandy In The Underworld, and single “Soul Of My Suit,” highlighting his continued evolution as a glam rock pioneer. Publication: Daily Record Date: March 11, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section: Friday Rock / Music Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article focuses on Marc Bolan’s new T. Rex line-up and their plans to “make the

This Bravo magazine feature, published on July 15, 1976, presents a striking transformation of Marc Bolan, the British glam‑rock icon of T. Rex fame. The headline reads „Ob Ihr’s glaubt oder nicht! Das ist Marc Bolan“ — “Whether you believe it or not! This is Marc Bolan.” The article contrasts Bolan’s earlier glitter‑rock image with his new, more refined look, captured in a dramatic black‑and‑white portrait that dominates the page. Publication: Bravo Magazine (Munich, Germany