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This one‑page BRAVO feature appears in the magazine’s Rock Giants series, answering a fan question about unreleased T. Rex material. The article highlights the new live LP T. Rex in Concert from the 1971 Electric Warrior tour and mentions that a second archival album was already being prepared.

The July 17, 1981 edition of German magazine BRAVO publishes a major two-page retrospective on Marc Bolan and T. Rex, celebrating their invention of glitter rock following Bolan’s tragic death in 1977. Publication: BRAVO Magazine Date: July 17, 1981 Country: Germany Location: Germany Section: Special Feature / Tribute THE STORY The spread includes multiple photos of Marc Bolan in his classic glam outfits, live shots with the band, and detailed text looking back at T. Rex’s im

This brief album review assesses The Unobtainable T. Rex, a compilation collecting B-sides and lesser-known recordings by T. Rex and Marc Bolan. The reviewer presents the release as a specialist collection aimed primarily at dedicated fans of the late glam rock star. Publication: Manchester Evening News Date: October 3, 1980 Country: United Kingdom Appearing under the heading "B-Side Bolan", the review focuses on The Unobtainable T. Rex (EMI), a compilation bringing together

The eleventh issue of Rarn, the official Marc Bolan fan publication of the Marc Bolan Fan Society (MBFS), features a striking monochrome illustration of Marc Bolan on the cover. Produced three years after his death, the publication reflects the continuing dedication of fans committed to preserving his music, legacy and memory. Publication: Rarn Date: October 1980 Country: United Kingdom Issue 11 of Rarn was published by the Marc Bolan Fan Society (MBFS) and continues the orga

This major NME retrospective examines the phenomenon of "Bolanmania" and reflects on Marc Bolan's extraordinary rise, commercial peak and subsequent decline. Written by Paul Morley, the article analyses Bolan's impact on popular culture, his relationship with fame and the lasting significance of T. Rex within 1970s British music. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: September 27, 1980 Country: United Kingdom Published as "Part Two: The Rise And Fall Of Bolanmania", th

This New Musical Express feature from September 20 1980, written by Paul Morley, presents a detailed retrospective on Marc Bolan’s life, music, and enduring influence. Published three years after Bolan’s death, it serves as both a tribute and a critical exploration of his artistic legacy. Publication: New Musical Express Date: September 20 1980 Country: United Kingdom The article opens with commentary on ITV’s re‑broadcast of Bolan’s Marc television series, noting the continu

A German‑language feature marking the second anniversary of Marc Bolan’s death, reflecting on his legacy as the star of T. Rex and the continuing devotion of fans who visit his grave each September.

A two‑page Circus Magazine tribute to Marc Bolan, published on August 7 1979, revisiting the legacy of the T. Rex frontman two years after his death. The layout pairs a dynamic performance photograph with a stark portrait, capturing both the flamboyance and introspection of Bolan’s glam‑rock persona.

The June 15, 1979 edition of the Huddersfield Daily Examiner reviews the T. Rex compilation album Solid Gold (EMI NUT 5), described as the first significant release since Marc Bolan’s death in 1977, featuring a selection of his classic hits. Publication: Huddersfield Daily Examiner Date: June 15, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Section: Music Review THE STORY The review celebrates Marc Bolan as a “mystic” and passionate pop artist, highligh

A little over a year after Marc Bolan’s death, the Telegraph and Argus revisits his life through the newly published book Marc Bolan: A Tribute. Written by Nick Kehoe, the feature concentrates on the personal recollections of those who knew Bolan, including Gloria Jones, June Bolan and Tony Visconti. Publication: Telegraph and Argus Date: October 17, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Marc Bolan legend” and the striking sub-heading “The Flower Child With A Knife