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Marc Bolan (February 6, 2025) – Record Collector Presents Cover
Publication: Record Collector Presents Date: February 6, 2025 Country: United Kingdom PHOTOGRAPH Full-page magazine cover featuring a large central portrait beneath the title “MARC BOLAN & T. REX” and the main headline: “PIED PIPER OF POP – FLOWER CHILD TO GLAM ROCK SUPERSTAR” Other cover features include “20th Century Jukebox”, focusing on rare vinyl, acetates and memorabilia; “Frenemy Lines”, looking at the complex relationship between Bolan and Bowie; “Glam Slam”, focusing

T.Rex
Feb 61 min read


Marc Bolan & T. Rex (May 16, 2006) Born To Boogie – The Soundtrack Album 2CD
The official double-CD soundtrack album to Marc Bolan’s 1972 film Born To Boogie, featuring the full motion picture soundtrack on Disc 1 and a complete T. Rex live concert recorded at the Empire Pool, Wembley on March 18, 1972 on Disc 2. A essential archival release packed with classic glam performances, spoken-word segments, and rare footage tie-ins. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan & T. Rex Title: Born To Boogie – The Soundtrack Album Date: May 16, 2006 Labe

T.Rex
May 15, 20062 min read


T. Rex (December 1, 1972) “Solid Gold Easy Action” / “Born to Boogie” – Single 7" UK
T.Rex’s “Solid Gold Easy Action” climbed to No. 3 on December 17, 1972, peaked at No. 2 on January 6, 1973, and charted for 11 weeks.

1973
Feb 17, 19732 min read


Marc Bolan / T. Rex (December 31, 1972) – “No More One-Night Stands For Starr, He’s A Businessman Now” Feature - The San Francisco ExaminerHEADLINE PARAGRAPH
This Rex Reed feature centres on Ringo Starr’s activities beyond The Beatles, but contains an important section on Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Starr discusses producing Born To Boogie, describes his friendship with Bolan, and explains why the T. Rex star represented a return to genuine show-business glamour. Publication: The San Francisco Examiner Date: December 31, 1972 Country: United States Written by Rex Reed, the article examines Ringo Starr’s move into film production and bu

1973
Dec 31, 19723 min read


Marc Bolan (December 30, 1972) – “T. Rexmas Concerts” Feature – New Musical Express.
New Musical Express reviews T. Rex’s festive “T. Rexmas” concerts, capturing Marc Bolan at the height of Bolanmania as the band closed out a remarkable year of commercial success and live popularity. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: December 30, 1972 Country: United Kingdom This NME feature forms part of the paper’s “Front Row Reviews” section and focuses on T. Rex’s special Christmas concert performances. Accompanied by a large photograph of Marc Bolan taken at E

1972
Dec 30, 19722 min read


Marc Bolan / T. Rex (December 28, 1972) – “Bolan Boogie” Feature - Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush Gazette
This Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush Gazette feature reviews Born To Boogie, the Marc Bolan and T. Rex film made by Ringo Starr. The short piece presents the film as a celebration aimed firmly at Bolan's audience, combining footage from the Wembley concerts with recording-studio material and fantasy sequences. Publication: Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush Gazette / Shepherds Bush Gazette, Hammersmith Post Date: December 28, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Published under the headli

1972
Dec 28, 19722 min read


Marc Bolan / T. Rex (December 24, 1972) – “Bolan Gets Into The Season’s Spirit...” Feature - Sunday Mirror
This festive Sunday Mirror picture feature highlights Marc Bolan and T. Rex as part of the Christmas television schedule. With a large performance photograph of Bolan dominating the clipping, the newspaper points readers towards a Top of the Pops appearance while noting that the current T. Rex single “Solid Gold, Easy Action” stood at No. 3 in the charts. Publication: Sunday Mirror Date: December 24, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Published under the headline “Bolan gets into t

1972
Dec 24, 19722 min read


Marc Bolan / T. Rex (December 23, 1972) – “Bolan Is Still With The Leaders” Feature - South Wales Argus
This South Wales Argus feature by Peter Jones assesses Marc Bolan’s position in British pop at the end of 1972. While acknowledging the arrival of new stars including David Bowie, Slade, Mott The Hoople, The Osmonds and David Cassidy, the article argues that Bolan remained among the leaders and gives him space to respond directly to comparisons with his increasingly successful rivals. Publication: South Wales Argus Date: December 23, 1972 Country: Wales Under the headline “Bo

1972
Dec 23, 19723 min read


Marc Bolan (December 23, 1972) – “Rooster's Crane Slams Zep & Rex” News Feature – Sounds.
Sounds reports on criticism aimed at the rising cost of major rock concerts, with Atomic Rooster leader Vincent Crane publicly attacking ticket prices charged for Christmas appearances by T. Rex and Led Zeppelin. The issue also includes news of a proposed T. Rex animated television series and advertisements for the band's Christmas Sundown concerts. Publication: Sounds Publication Date: December 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: December 22–23, 1972 (T. Rex Christm

Marc Bolan
Dec 23, 19722 min read


Marc Bolan (December 23, 1972) – “I Was There!” Concert Memorabilia – Brixton Sundown.
Personal scrapbook page preserving original memorabilia from a T. Rex concert at Brixton Sundown on December 23, 1972, including a London Theatre Bookings receipt, postal order counterfoil and surviving pieces of concert confetti. Publication: Personal Concert Memorabilia Date: December 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom This scrapbook page documents attendance at a T. Rex concert at Brixton Sundown on December 23, 1972. At its centre is a space originally intended for a ticket

1972
Dec 23, 19723 min read
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