There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

Iconic front cover of Record Mirror featuring Marc Bolan in dramatic pose, plus interior feature with the headline “Bolan Marc III (or was it IV?) Confessions of a forgotten Roller”. PUBLICATION: Date: June 26, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + 2-Page Feature Title: Bolan Marc III (or was it IV?) THE STORY The vibrant cover shows Bolan with expressive hand gestures against a purple background, promoting stories on Bob Marley, Thin Lizzy, and a compet

The June 16, 1976 edition of the Evening Post features a large advertisement promoting “Cardiff’s Biggest Ever Festival” at Ninian Park on Saturday, June 19, 1976, headlined by Bob Marley & The Wailers with Marc Bolan and Gloria Jones among the acts. Publication: Evening Post Date: June 16, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Location: Bristol / Cardiff Section: Advertisement THE STORY The advert promotes a major open-air festival with a stacked bill including Bob Marley & The Waile

The June 26, 1976 edition of the South Wales Argus reviews the rain-soaked West Coast Rock Show at Cardiff’s Ninian Park, featuring Marc Bolan, Gloria Jones, and other acts. Publication: South Wales Argus Date: June 26, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Location: Newport / Cardiff Section: Pop Shop THE STORY The article describes the challenging weather conditions during the open-air concert and highlights performances by Marc Bolan (with Gloria Jones), The Pretty Things, Sutherla

The June 18, 1976 edition of the Birmingham Evening Mail features a bold advertisement for “Cardiff’s biggest ever Music Festival” at Ninian Park on Saturday, June 19, 1976. Publication: Birmingham Evening Mail Date: June 18, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Location: Birmingham Section: Advertisement THE STORY The advert promotes a major open-air festival headlined by Bob Marley & The Wailers, with support from Country Joe McDonald & Fish, Eric Burdon Band, Sutherland Bros. & Qu

A full-page public health advertisement in Melody Maker featuring Marc Bolan with the provocative headline: “If Marc Bolan kissed you would he feel like this?” Publication: Melody Maker Date: February 14, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Full-page advertisement THE STORY The advert uses Marc Bolan’s image and words to discourage smoking among young women. Bolan is quoted as saying he dislikes kissing girls who smoke because their breath smells of stale tobac

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: The Mail (Millom and South Copeland edition) / North Western Evening Mail Date: Friday, August 15, 1975 “Shang-a-Lang” TV listing promoting the popular children’s pop music series Shang-a-Lang, featuring a performance by Marc Bolan and T. Rex. The episode includes Bay City Rollers with Marc Bolan and Sparks. It aired on Saturday, August 16, 1975 (Episode 18). T. Rex performed their single “New York City” from the alb

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: The Northern Echo (Yorkshire edition) Date: Tuesday, August 12, 1975 “Shang-a-Lang” TV listing for the popular children’s pop music series featuring a promotional performance by Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Episode 18 of Shang-a-Lang (produced by Muriel Young for Granada Television) included a vibrant performance of T. Rex’s single “New York City” from the album Futuristic Dragon. The show also featured the Bay City Rollers

Publication: Great Yarmouth Mercury (The Yarmouth Mercury, Gorleston Herald and North Norfolk Advertiser) Date: Friday, August 8, 1975 Article Context & Main Highlights “Another ‘White swan’ needed by Marc?” Concert review of Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s recent appearance at Tiffany’s in Great Yarmouth. Key Content The reviewer notes a significant drop in audience numbers compared to two years earlier when T. Rex would have sold out the venue. Bolan, who had spent time in America

This Eastern Evening News article, published on Monday, July 28, 1975, reviews Marc Bolan’s comeback performance with T. Rex at Tiffany’s in Yarmouth. The piece captures Bolan’s return to the British stage after two years in America' Publication: Eastern Evening News (Norwich, Norfolk, England) Date: July 28 1975 Country: United Kingdom Title: Marc May Need a ‘White Swan’ to Ride Back The review opens with a description of Bolan’s loyal fans raising their arms as he began his

This newspaper advert, published on Friday, July 11, 1975, promotes the upcoming Marc Bolan and T. Rex concert at Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, scheduled for Saturday, July 26 at 8 p.m. The notice announces a “Sensational Appearance” by Bolan and his band, supported by Quiklik, with tickets priced at £1.30, available from the venue box office and usual agents. Publication: East Kent Times and Mail (Ramsgate, Kent, England) Date: July 11 1975 Country: United Kingdom ...