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1978 - 1979 : KALMIYH
Explore the years 1978 and 1979, as the legacy of Marc Bolan and T. Rex entered a new era. Featuring tribute releases, memorial events, retrospective articles, reissues, photographs, fan publications, and rare archive material, this category documents how Marc's influence continued to grow following his passing. As fans, friends, musicians, and the music press reflected on his remarkable career, the foundations of a lasting legacy were established, ensuring that the magic and spirit of the Elect
T. Rex (August 19, 2005) – “Born to Boogie Gets Glammed Up” Feature – The Winnipeg Sun (Winnipeg, Canada)
This Winnipeg Sun article from August 19 2005 reviews the reissue of Born to Boogie, the 1972 film directed by Ringo Starr and starring Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Written by Darryl Sterdan, the piece praises the restored edition for transforming the once‑dismissed glam‑rock film into a “classic rock movie that never was.” Publication: The Winnipeg Sun Date: 19 August 2005 Country: Canada Sterdan’s review opens by noting that while many classic rock films deserve preservation, B
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Aug 18, 20052 min read
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Marc Bolan (June 15, 2003) “How Marc made his mark” - The Independent
The June 15, 2003 edition of The Independent features a column by Readers’ Editor Simon O’Hagan discussing an unidentified photograph of a young Marc Bolan (then known as Mark Feld) that was used in a previous feature without proper credit. Publication: The Independent Date: June 15, 2003 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Readers’ Editor / Corrections & Clarifications THE STORY The piece explains how a mod-era photo of three young men (one confirmed as Bolan)
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Jun 15, 20032 min read
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T. Rex (August 29, 2002) – “Mark Bolan’s Gong Still Banging” Feature – Iowa City Press‑Citizen
This Iowa City Press‑Citizen article from August 29 2002 revisits the enduring legacy of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, marking twenty‑five years since Bolan’s death. Written by music columnist Jim Musser, the piece celebrates Bolan’s influence on glam rock and pop culture while reviewing the compilation 20th Century Boy: The Ultimate Collection. Publication: Iowa City Press‑Citizen Date: 29 August 2002 Country: United States Musser’s column opens with local Iowa music listings bef
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Aug 28, 20022 min read
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T. Rex (July 28, 2002) – “Marc Bolan, so obscure, so influential”– The Philadelphia Inquirer
The July 28, 2002 edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer features an article by Tom Moon on T. Rex’s Marc Bolan, describing him as so obscure yet so influential. Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer Date: July 28, 2002 Country: United States The piece discusses Marc Bolan’s lasting impact despite relative obscurity in the United States. It covers the 25th anniversary of his death, the retrospective 20th Century Boy: The Ultimate Collection, and Bolan’s pioneering glam-rock st
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Jul 27, 20021 min read
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Marc Bolan & T. Rex (May 19, 2001) – Live At The Boston Gliderdrome 1972 CD Album
Live At The Boston Gliderdrome 1972 is a live archive album released in 2001 by Diamondstar Productions. The release documents a T. Rex performance recorded at the Boston Gliderdrome in Lincolnshire during the height of the band's glam rock success. Issued as an official Marc Bolan Fan Club release, the album presents a complete concert performance recorded at the Starlight Rooms within the Boston Gliderdrome and captures T. Rex on stage during the Electric Warrior era. The a
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May 18, 20013 min read
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Tyrannosaurus Rex (January 1, 1998) – Midnight Court at The Lyceum Album UK: CD
Midnight Court At The Lyceum is a live Tyrannosaurus Rex archive release issued in February 1998. Released by NMC Music and Burning Airlines, the album documents performances recorded during 1969 and presents material captured at the Lyceum in London and the Brøndby Club in Copenhagen. The release was made available in both single-CD and expanded 2CD editions and was subsequently issued as a remastered limited-edition box set. RECORDING The recordings were made at the Lyceum,
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Jan 1, 19983 min read
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Marc Bolan (October 1, 1997) – “The Man Who Would Be King” Feature - Mojo
This substantial ten-page Mojo feature reassesses the life, career and legacy of Marc Bolan twenty years after his death. Combining archive photographs with recollections from family members, friends, managers, musicians and contemporaries, the article paints a detailed portrait of the boy who became the driving force behind T. Rex and one of the defining figures of British glam rock. Publication: Mojo Date: October 1, 1997 Country: United Kingdom This extensive Mojo feature
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Sep 30, 19973 min read
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Marc Bolan (September 20, 1997) – “20th Anniversary” – New Musical Express
A reflective 20th-anniversary tribute to Marc Bolan, celebrating his transformation from folk poet to glam-rock superstar and his lasting influence on British pop culture.
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Sep 19, 19972 min read
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Marc Bolan & T. Rex (June 1, 1997) – Live 1977 Limited Edition Remastered 2CD
Live 1977 is a live archive release credited to Marc Bolan & T. Rex and issued by Edsel Records in June 1997. Released as a limited edition remastered double CD, the set compiles performances from Marc Bolan's final British tour appearances during March 1977 together with a bonus disc drawn from an earlier American performance recorded in Cleveland, Ohio during 1974. The release brought together material from concerts at London's Rainbow Theatre, Portsmouth Locarno and the Ag
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May 31, 19973 min read
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Marc Bolan (May 1997) Genius Or Joke? - Guitarist Magazine Cover Feature
The May 1997 issue of Guitarist Magazine featuring Marc Bolan on the cover with the headline “Marc Bolan — Genius or Joke? The life and music of a 20th Century Boy”. PUBLICATION: Guitarist Magazine Date: May 1997 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + Main Feature Title: MARC BOLAN — GENIUS OR JOKE? THE STORY This striking cover highlights a major retrospective on Marc Bolan’s life, career, and guitar playing. The issue includes an in-depth feature, guitar les
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Apr 30, 19971 min read
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