This Evening Post feature, the second part of Leslie Nichols’ series, looks at Marc Bolan through the experiences of June Bolan. The article concentrates on what everyday life was like alongside one of Britain’s biggest pop stars, covering their marriage, the extraordinary attention surrounding Marc, the pressures created by fans and the practical side of life during the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Post Date: October 18, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Under the h

This two-page Bravo feature focuses on Marc Bolan's clothes and distinctive visual presentation during the height of Bolanmania. Headlined “Marc Bolan: Meine Kleider”, translated as “Marc Bolan: My Clothes”, the feature uses a dramatic full-colour photograph of Bolan and Mickey Finn alongside a short commentary describing Bolan's fondness for glittering outfits, make-up and unusual footwear. Publication: Bravo Date: October 18, 1972 Country: Germany The two-page presentation

Joseph Bensoua reports on T. Rex’s Southern California appearances at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and Long Beach Auditorium, contrasting the enthusiastic local response with the more apathetic reception encountered elsewhere on the group's American tour. The review concentrates on Marc Bolan’s performance, from the power of the opening numbers through an acoustic interlude and an extended closing rendition of “Bang A Gong.” Publication: South Bay Daily Breeze Date: October

Item: Poster Designer: Nigel Mentzel Size: 17.5 × 23.5 inches MEMORABILIA A large psychedelic poster featuring a portrait of Marc Bolan surrounded by highly detailed fantasy artwork in vivid pink, blue, yellow, green and purple. The design incorporates stars, clouds, fantastical creatures, figures and elaborate decorative borders. Designed by Nigel Mentzel, the posters measure approximately 17.5 × 23.5 inches. The auction lot contained an estimated 500+ copies, with the quant

Within a wider article examining the state of contemporary rock music and the emergence of new stars, The Los Angeles Times highlights T. Rex as one of the British acts attempting to generate excitement in the American market. The piece focuses on Marc Bolan's popularity, the band's ongoing U.S. tour and the challenges facing their American breakthrough. Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: October 15, 1972 Country: United States Event Date: October 15, 1972 Written by Ro

Former Tyrannosaurus Rex percussionist Steve Took reflects on his years with Marc Bolan, his departure from the group, and his attempts to forge a new musical path. In a candid interview with Charles Shaar Murray, Took discusses fame, boogie, underground culture, drugs, creativity and life beyond Bolanmania. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1972 Written by Charles Shaar Murray, this substanti

Appearing ahead of a major Southern California concert appearance, this Los Angeles Herald Examiner feature introduces Marc Bolan to American readers, tracing his journey from London street performer to one of Europe's biggest rock stars. Published during T. Rex's first serious push into the United States, the article captures Bolan at the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Los Angeles Herald Examiner Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: USA Event Date: October 14, 197

As Bolanmania continued to sweep Britain, the Western Daily Press reported that Marc Bolan had purchased a substantial country property in Herefordshire. The article captures the period when T. Rex's success had elevated Bolan from underground performer to one of Britain's most recognisable pop stars. Publication: Western Daily Press and Times and Mirror Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1972 Written by Neill Graham, this news repo

Appearing ahead of a major Southern California concert appearance, this Los AngeOne of the harshest contemporary American reviews of T. Rex's first major U.S. tour, this San Francisco Examiner article documents the band's appearance at Winterland and illustrates the mixed reaction Marc Bolan encountered as he attempted to translate Bolanmania into American success. Publication: The San Francisco Examiner Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: USA Event Date: October 13, 

An American newspaper profile examines Marc Bolan and T. Rex at the height of their popularity, presenting Bolan as an artist moving beyond simple rock and roll clichés and developing into a more thoughtful and poetic songwriter. Published during the band's first major breakthrough in the United States, the article captures how American journalists viewed the phenomenon of Bolanmania. Publication: News‑Chronicle Publication Date: October 13, 1972 Country: USA Event Date: Octo