A major profile in The Houston Post (May 28, 1972) celebrating Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s rising success in America, their transition from underground favorites to chart stars, and Bolan’s charismatic personality during the height of the glam rock explosion. Publication: The Houston Post Date: May 28, 1972 Country: United States Section: Pop / Music Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article portrays Marc Bolan as a dynamic, chameleon-like figure leading T. Rex’s brea

A striking cover from the underground magazine IT dated May 18 1972, featuring Marc Bolan performing live in full glam‑rock splendour. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: IT Magazine Date: May 18, 1972 Country: UK Section / Pages: Cover Title: Bolan: Who Needs Him? THE STORY This bold IT Magazine cover captures Marc Bolan at a moment when glam rock was beginning to shift and mutate. The headline’s provocative question, “Who Needs Him?”, reflects the changing tone of the early‑1970s m

Nick Logan compiles a comprehensive guide to Marc Bolan’s journey from underground folk to glam rock superstardom. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 13, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Pages 8–9 – Special Feature THE STORY This two-page spread, compiled by Nick Logan, is a detailed survey of Marc Bolan’s entire recorded history up to that point. It covers his early work with Tyrannosaurus Rex through to the breakthrough electric T.

Metal Guru by T.Rex is a new entry at number 9 on this weeks U.K. Singles Chart, it would spend a total of 14 weeks on the chart including 4 at the top spot

A vibrant and busy front page from New Musical Express (NME) dated 6 May 1972, dominated by a dynamic live shot of Marc Bolan and packed with major tour announcements at the height of the glam-rock era. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 6, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: T. Rex Dates / Simon & Garfunkel Concerts / Alvin Lee Feature THE STORY This NME cover highlights T. Rex’s upcoming June 1972 UK tour dates, news

A full-page feature from New Musical Express (NME) dated 6 May 1972, exploring Marc Bolan’s breakthrough in the United States, paired with a prominent RCA Records advertisement for Harry Nilsson’s “Coconut”.

T. Rex – Metal Guru  full‑page advert, New Musical Express, May 6 1972 (EMI T. Rex Wax Co.). SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 6, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advert (Page 7) Title: T. Rex – Metal Guru THE STORY This striking advert announces T. Rex’s hotly anticipated follow-up to “Telegram Sam”. The maxi-single features “Metal Guru” backed with “Lady” and “Thunderwing”, presented in the new three-track 7" format. The

T. Rex – Bolan Boogie half‑page advert, New Musical Express, May 6 1972 (Fly Records release) SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 6, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Half-Page Advert (Page 33) Title: T. Rex – Bolan Boogie CONTEXT AND NOTES By May 1972, T. Rex were at the absolute peak of their commercial success. Bolan Boogie capitalised on T. Rextasy by gathering many of their biggest singles and album tracks for fans, while the band

A key New Musical Express singles review page from 6 May 1972, headlined “Bolan Slips as McCartney Rips”, featuring Danny Holloway’s verdict on the week’s major new releases at the height of the glam era.

Two classic small advertisements from New Musical Express (NME) dated 6 May 1972, showcasing the vibrant fan culture and back-catalogue promotion surrounding Marc Bolan at the height of T. Rextasy.