A prominent cinema advertisement in the June 28, 1974 edition of the Chester Chronicle promoting the film Born to Boogie, starring Marc Bolan and T. Rex alongside Ringo Starr and Elton John, highlighting Bolan’s starring role in this landmark glam rock documentary during the height of T. Rextasy. Publication: Chester Chronicle Date: June 28, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cinema / Entertainment Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The advert promotes the fil

A lively music and entertainment page from the Evening Post (Nottingham) dated Friday, June 28, 1974, featuring various artist updates including a notable mention and photo of Marc Bolan alongside coverage of Alan Price and other contemporary pop and rock news. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The page includes a variety of music stories, with a prominent feature on Alan Price’s solo career and musical evolution. It also contains a specific mention and photograph of Marc Bol

Full-page promotional advertisement for the album The Beginning of Doves, a collection of Marc Bolan’s early pre-T. Rex material PUBLICATION: Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement (Page 26) Title: Marc Bolan – The Beginning of Doves THE STORY The striking ad features a large portrait of a young Marc Bolan and promotes the first official release of his formative early recordings. It highlights tracks from his Tyrannosaurus Rex era

The June 21, 1974 edition of Bravo Magazine reports that T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan is considering leaving the UK due to heavy tax demands from the English tax office. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: June 21, 1974 Country: Germany Location: Germany Section: Music News THE STORY The article explains that Bolan is on the run not from fans, but from tax authorities. It notes he is seriously considering emigrating to a more tax-friendly country, following the example of the Rol

Marc Bolan (June 15, 1974) “Don’t be defensive, Marc – What exactly do you mean by that comment?” – NME (UK) PUBLICATION: Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Interview (Page 13) Title: Don’t be defensive, Marc – What exactly do you mean by that comment? THE STORY In a frank and sometimes confrontational interview, Marc Bolan discusses his views on fame, his past comments, songwriting, relationships with other artists, and his current state o

A heartfelt feature page from Music Star magazine dated May 25, 1974, focusing on June Bolan’s unwavering support for her husband Marc Bolan. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Music Star Date: May 25, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Article (part of “Marc’s Love Story”) THE STORY This article highlights June Bolan’s role as Marc’s devoted wife and partner. It describes her as a calm, understanding presence who never pushes him and always has complete faith in

Released in May 1974 by Ariola in Germany and Spain, "Think Zinc" was issued as a single from Marc Bolan and T. Rex's 1974 album Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow – A Creamed Cage In August. The release paired the album track "Think Zinc" with "Liquid Gang", another recording from the same creative period. Both tracks reflected the increasingly experimental direction Bolan was pursuing during the mid-1970s, incorporating elements of soul, funk and contemporary Amer

Two-page Bravo magazine feature celebrating Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s return to the British stage after more than 15 months, highlighting the continued hysteria of their fans and the elaborate production of their 1974 tour. Publication: Bravo Date: March 31, 1974 Country: Germany Section: Feature / Live Report THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan and T. Rex return to the British stage after a long absence. The article notes that the songs remain similar (with “Deborah”

Zinc Alloy's Delayed Glam Masterpiece

Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow Or A Creamed Cage In August was released on March 1, 1974 and remains one of the most ambitious and controversial records in the T. Rex catalogue. It was the only album released under the name Marc Bolan & T. Rex rather than simply T. Rex. Special Limited Edition – some numbered. Gimmick multi-layered triple gatefold sleeve with a latticework image. Lyrics/credits inner sleeve. Reportedly very 1st issue originally destined to the w