There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

The October 23, 1973 edition of Melody Maker announces plans for T. Rex’s major British tour — their first since the previous Christmas — along with details of Marc Bolan’s new album and upcoming single. Publication: Melody Maker Date: October 23, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Tour Announcement THE STORY The article reveals that T. Rex are planning an extensive UK tour for early 1974. It notes that Marc Bolan has finished mixing tapes for the b

The September 8, 1973 edition of Diana magazine (No. 551) features a super-size Marc Bolan pin-up, celebrating his appeal to its young female readership during the height of T. Rextasy. Publication: Diana Date: September 8, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Pin-Up / Centre Spread THE STORY The cover proudly announces a large Marc Bolan pin-up inside, accompanied by a striking full-page colour photograph of Bolan looking directly at the camera, wearing a s

The September 7, 1973 edition (Issue 18) of German teen magazine POP features an exclusive behind-the-scenes studio report on T. Rex recording in Munich at Musicland Studios with producer Tony Visconti. Publication: POP Magazine Date: September 3, 1973 Country: Germany Location: Germany Section: Studio Report THE STORY The article follows Marc Bolan and the band (Steve Currie, Bill Legend, Mickey Finn) during sessions for the upcoming album. It includes multiple studio photos

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The September 1, 1973 edition of Melody Maker features an in-depth interview with Marc Bolan in which he addresses criticism of his recent performances, discusses his determination to continue, and shares plans for new material and tours. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 1, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Major Interview / Feature THE STORY Marc Bolan responds to negative reviews from his recent US tour, asserting his commitment to performing a

The August 25, 1973 edition of Melody Maker features a detailed and somewhat critical review of T. Rex’s concert at the Santa Monica Civic in Los Angeles, highlighting the contrast between their massive UK success and a more subdued American reception. Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 25, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Concert Review THE STORY The review describes the atmosphere at the Santa Monica Civic, noting the audience’s polite but not over

The August 5, 1973 edition of the German pop magazine announces a new addition to T. Rex with the arrival of guitarist Jack Green, alongside details of upcoming tour plans with Three Dog Night. Publication: Pop Magazine (German pop weekly) Date: August 5, 1973 Country: Germany Location: Germany Section: Band News / Feature THE STORY T he article reports that after some line-up changes, T. Rex has welcomed new guitarist Jack Green (formerly of Trapeze). It mentions the band’s

The July 27, 1973 edition of The Miami Herald carries an advertisement for a Three Dog Night concert with special guest T. Rex featuring Marc Bolan at the Hollywood Sportatorium. Publication: The Miami Herald Date: July 27, 1973 Country: United States The advert, presented by Concerts West, promotes “A Summer Spectacular, with the One and Only: Three Dog Night” tonight at 8:00 p.m. Special guest is listed as T. Rex featuring the Slider himself, Marc Bolan. The venue is the Ho

The July 21, 1973 edition of PopsWop Magazine features a striking close-up portrait of Marc Bolan on the cover. Publication: PopsWop Date: July 21, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Front Cover THE STORY The cover shows a dramatic close-up of Marc Bolan, with teasers for other features including Suzi Quatro, Marty Kristian, and Andy Mackay. CONTEXT AND NOTES This cover was published during the height of T. Rextasy. PopsWop was a popular British teen music mag