This Charlotte Observer clipping from August 1972 reports on Marc Bolan’s visit to New York, where the T. Rex frontman was “trying to find out why he’s not a star in America.” The short piece contrasts Bolan’s immense fame in Britain with his more modest recognition across the Atlantic. Publication: The Charlotte Observer Date: August 20 1972 Country: United States Written by Mike Jahn, the article describes Bolan’s curiosity about his limited American success despite his s

T. Rex’s classic glam rock album The Slider, released in the United States on August 19, 1972, featuring the hits “Metal Guru,” “Telegram Sam,” and “The Slider,” housed in a distinctive gatefold sleeve, un like the UK release RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Title: The Slider Date: August 19, 1972 (US Release) Label: Reprise Records Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album (Gatefold) Country: United States Catalogue: MS 2095 TRACK LIST Side A Metal Guru Mystic Lady Rock On T

This Southern Daily Echo review from August 19 1972 praises T. Rex’s album The Slider, urging readers not to dismiss Marc Bolan’s work as lightweight pop. The critic calls Bolan “quite a poet,” highlighting his lyrical wit and referencing standout tracks such as Ballrooms of Mars, Telegram Sam, and Metal Guru. Publication: Southern Daily Echo / Southern Evening Echo Date: 19 August 1972 Country: England The review opens with a direct appeal to readers: “Don’t be a musical s

This Plain Dealer column from August 1972 reviews T. Rex’s album The Slider alongside other summer releases, praising Marc Bolan’s infectious rock rhythm and lyrical flair. The piece situates Bolan’s work within the broader pop landscape of the early ’70s, highlighting his growing influence in both the UK and the US. Publication: The Plain Dealer Date: August 18 1972 Country: United States Under the heading “Discotakes,” the writer names The Slider as the “surprise album of

This Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush Gazette review from August 1972 celebrates T. Rex’s album The Slider, capturing the frenzy of “rampant Rex‑maniacs” sweeping Britain. The piece praises Marc Bolan’s earthy glam‑rock sound and his ability to turn even simple love songs into chart‑topping hits. Publication: Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush Gazette Date: August 17 1972 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Earthy Rock for the Rex‑Maniacs,” reviewer Dave Lewis opens by ac

This Coast Dispatch column from August 1972 reviews T. Rex’s album The Slider, offering a witty and perceptive take on Marc Bolan’s glam‑rock artistry. Writer Scott Chatfield contrasts the band’s playful style with heavier rock acts, praising Bolan’s charm and musical inventiveness. Publication: Coast Dispatch Date: August 17 1972 Country: United States Under the heading “Off the Record…”, Chatfield opens by noting that outsiders might mistake T. Rex for a heavy group like

This Daily News notice from August 1972 announces lineup changes for the Schaefer Music Festival at Wollman Rink in Central Park, New York. The brief update confirms that T. Rex’s scheduled Monday performance was cancelled and replaced by Steppenwolf and Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show. Publication: Daily News Date: August 13 1972 Country: United States Under the heading “New Names in Park,” the article reports two program changes for the Schaefer Music Festival. Steppenwolf,

This Daily News advertisement from July 1972 promotes the upcoming Schaefer Music Festival at Wollman Rink in Central Park, New York. The listing includes a schedule of pop‑music concerts and notes that T. Rex’s planned appearance on Monday, August 14 was replaced by Steppenwolf and Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show. Publication: Daily News Date: July 30 1972 Country: United States The advert presents the full lineup for the Schaefer Music Festival, a major summer concert series

This Romeo magazine issue from August 1972 features Marc Bolan on the cover with the headline “Inside – The Marc Bolan Story.” The multi‑page feature, titled “I Was Born to Boogie,” begins a serialized profile of Bolan’s life and rise to fame, blending biography, illustration, and pop‑art design in true early‑’70s style. Publication: Romeo Magazine Date: August 12 1972 Country: United Kingdom The cover presents a smiling portrait of Marc Bolan framed in a circular border ag

The 6 August 1972 edition of The Baltimore Sun carries a short item on Marc Bolan’s recent visit to New York and the contrast between his British and American popularity. Publication: The Baltimore Sun Date: August 6, 1972 Country: United States The piece reports that Marc Bolan, leader of T. Rex, was recently in New York from London, vacationing and “trying to find out why he’s not a star in America,” according to an associate. It notes that in England Bolan is said to be as