This Liverpool Echo article from August 1977 previews Marc Bolan’s upcoming television series Marc, a six‑week pop show on Granada TV. The piece highlights Bolan’s embrace of the emerging “New Wave” movement and his effort to bring punk‑inspired energy to mainstream audiences. Publication: Liverpool Echo Date: August 20 1977 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Marc Tunes Up for His New Style Pop Series,” the article announces Bolan’s new Granada TV programme, descri

Released in 1977 as a non-album single, Celebrate Summer was written and produced by Marc Bolan. It became the final T. Rex release before Bolan’s tragic death in a car crash on 16 September 1977. The track was recorded at AIR Studios in April 1977, shortly after the band’s twelfth studio album, Dandy in the Underworld, came out in March. That April, Bolan split his time recording at both Decibel Studios and AIR Studios. From the sessions at AIR Studios he remixed and partial

The August 1, 1977 edition carries a Sun exclusive by Tim Ewbank announcing that Marc Bolan is being given his own television series which will feature punk and new-wave bands. Publication: The Sun Date: August 1, 1977 Country: United Kingdom The article reports that pop idol Marc Bolan is to host a six-part television series called Marc, starting at the end of the month. Bolan plans to introduce genuinely talented new-wave bands and says people have been clamouring for him t

This Bravo magazine feature from July 1977 promotes Marc Bolan’s comeback album Dandy in the Underworld, celebrating his return to the charts with the headline “The Boogie‑Man Is Back Again.” The piece positions Bolan as a revitalised star, once again commanding attention with his signature T. Rex sound. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: July 21 1977 Country: Germany THE STORY The article highlights Bolan’s new LP Dandy in the Underworld and its lead single Soul of My Sui

Publication: Record Mirror Date: Saturday, July 2, 1977 Marc Bolan’s Monthly Column Personal column written by Marc Bolan for Record Mirror, offering his thoughts on music, punk rock, the music industry, and his own views as a veteran glam rock star. Key Content Notable Mentions Bolan discusses the rise of punk, defending its energy while expressing concern about its violence and nihilism. He reflects on his own career, the changing music scene, and shares opinions on various

Article Context & Main Highlights Artist: Alfalpha Label: EMI Catalogue: EMI 2650 Release Date: July 1, 1977 Format: 7" Single Single featuring Marc Bolan’s guitar contribution, recorded during a session he attended on May 14 1977 at AIR Studios, London. Key Content Notable Details Marc Bolan played guitar on the A-side track “If I Can Just Get Through Tonight”. His contribution is described as low-key, with Isaac Guilliary as the principal guitarist. The B-side is “Railroad”

The T. Rex live performance of Dandy in the Underworld (recorded on June 22 at Granada TV studios) was broadcast as part of the Get It Together TV show on June 29, 1977.

Dandy In The Underworld was the final studio album released during Marc Bolan's lifetime and represented the closing chapter of the original T. Rex story. The album arrived following a renewed commercial resurgence that had seen the band return to the charts with successful singles including I Love To Boogie. This Japanese edition was released by Toshiba EMI on June 20, 1977 and features the original album configuration. The release included Japanese liner notes by Masa Itoh

Iconic front cover of Record Mirror featuring Marc Bolan in full theatrical royal regalia, marking the launch of his new weekly column in the magazine. PUBLICATION: Record Mirror Date: June 4, 1977 (on-sale Friday 3 June) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: BOLAN – A Royal Wave to the New Wave THE STORY The striking cover shows Marc Bolan with dramatic wide-eyed expression, tongue out, wearing an elaborate jeweled crown, heavy ornate necklace, and Eliz

A full-page promotional advertisement in Record Mirror for T. Rex’s new maxi single “Dandy in the Underworld”, released in a special limited-edition bag for the first 25,000 copies. PUBLICATION: Record Mirror Date: June 4, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Advertisement / Promo Page Title: T. REX — Dandy in the Underworld THE STORY The striking ad features a dramatic photo of Marc Bolan performing with guitar inside a large circular design. It promotes the new max