There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

The July 27, 1974 edition of the Evening Despatch reviews Marc Bolan’s The Beginning of Doves, looking back at the early Tyrannosaurus Rex period. Publication: Evening Despatch Date: July 27, 1974 Country: United Kingdom The review notes that the album brings back happy memories of the days when Tyrannosaurus Rex were a small cult band. It praises Marc’s trembling, almost unintelligible vocals backed by acoustic guitar and Steve Peregrine Took on percussion and flutes. The ly

This Jersey Journal article, published on Friday, July 19, 1974, profiles Marc Bolan, lead singer of T. Rex, and his wife June Bolan, offering an intimate look at their marriage and daily life. Written by Peter Jones, it forms the final installment of a multi‑part series on celebrity relationships. Publication: The Jersey Journal (New Jersey, USA) Date: July 19 1974 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page 15 / Feature Series Title: Mrs. Marc Bolan – A Rock to Which Husba

HEADLINE PARAGRAPH The July 6, 1974 edition of Disc announces T. Rex’s new single “Light Of Love”, recorded in Los Angeles, with Marc Bolan replacing drummer Bill Legend with Dave Lutton. Publication: Disc Music Paper Date: July 6, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: News / Single Announcement THE STORY The article reports that T. Rex have a new single titled “Light Of Love” released on July 5. It is the first single with new drummer Dave Lutton. The B-side “Ex

Article Context & Main Highlights “Pop Stars’ Wives” Feature Publication: Sarasota Journal (Sarasota, Florida) Date: Wednesday, July 3, 1974 In-depth profile on June Bolan (née Child), wife of Marc Bolan, presented as part of a series on the wives of pop stars. The article portrays June as both a loving wife and an essential built-in manager who played a key role in supporting Marc’s career and personal life. Key Content Notable Details June Bolan is described as a former sec

Full-page promotional advertisement for the album The Beginning of Doves, a collection of Marc Bolan’s early pre-T. Rex material PUBLICATION: Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement (Page 26) Title: Marc Bolan – The Beginning of Doves THE STORY The striking ad features a large portrait of a young Marc Bolan and promotes the first official release of his formative early recordings. It highlights tracks from his Tyrannosaurus Rex era

The June 21, 1974 edition of Bravo Magazine reports that T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan is considering leaving the UK due to heavy tax demands from the English tax office. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: June 21, 1974 Country: Germany Location: Germany Section: Music News THE STORY The article explains that Bolan is on the run not from fans, but from tax authorities. It notes he is seriously considering emigrating to a more tax-friendly country, following the example of the Rol

Marc Bolan (June 15, 1974) “Don’t be defensive, Marc – What exactly do you mean by that comment?” – NME (UK) PUBLICATION: Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Interview (Page 13) Title: Don’t be defensive, Marc – What exactly do you mean by that comment? THE STORY In a frank and sometimes confrontational interview, Marc Bolan discusses his views on fame, his past comments, songwriting, relationships with other artists, and his current state o

A heartfelt feature page from Music Star magazine dated May 25, 1974, focusing on June Bolan’s unwavering support for her husband Marc Bolan. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Music Star Date: May 25, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Article (part of “Marc’s Love Story”) THE STORY This article highlights June Bolan’s role as Marc’s devoted wife and partner. It describes her as a calm, understanding presence who never pushes him and always has complete faith in

Two-page Bravo magazine feature celebrating Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s return to the British stage after more than 15 months, highlighting the continued hysteria of their fans and the elaborate production of their 1974 tour. Publication: Bravo Date: March 31, 1974 Country: Germany Section: Feature / Live Report THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan and T. Rex return to the British stage after a long absence. The article notes that the songs remain similar (with “Deborah”

The February 16, 1974 edition of Disc Magazine features a dynamic one-page spread titled “T REXTASY”, combining a powerful live photo of Marc Bolan with fan letters under the headings “Angry”, “Glad”, and “Puzzled”. Publication: Disc Magazine Date: February 16, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Fan Letters / Live Feature THE STORY The page is dominated by a striking black & white live photograph of Marc Bolan performing on stage, surrounded by reader letters