RELEASE DETAILS Date: 27 May 1977 Catalogue: MARC 17 Format: 7" Single Country: UK A-Side: “Dandy In The Underworld” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Marc Bolan B-Side: Double B-side B1 “Groove A Little” B2 “Tame My Tiger” THE STORY “Dandy in the Underworld” was the third and final single released from T. Rex’s twelfth and final studio album of the same name (during Marc's lifetime). Released just months before Marc Bolan’s tragic death, it marked the end of an era for o

The March 28, 1977 edition of the Norwich Evening News reviews T. Rex’s concert at West Runton Pavilion, praising Marc Bolan’s performance and the enthusiastic crowd reaction. Publication: Norwich Evening News Date: March 28, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Location: Norwich / West Runton Section: Music Review THE STORY Marc Bolan and his new T. Rex lineup delivered a strong show at West Runton Pavilion. The set included old favourites like “Jeepster”, “Deborah”, “I Love To Boo

The March 25, 1977 edition of the North Norfolk News reports that Marc Bolan and T. Rex drew a crowd of 900 fans to West Runton Pavilion on Saturday night, delivering a strong performance alongside support act The Damned. Publication: North Norfolk News (The Norfolk Chronicle and Journal) Date: March 25, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Location: West Runton, Norfolk Section: Music / Concert Review THE STORY The review notes the enthusiastic reception for Pat Travers and the Doct

A promotional advertisement published on March 18, 1977 for Marc Bolan and T. Rex performing at West Runton Pavilion the following day (Saturday, March 19, 1977), with The Damned as special guests. Publication / Source: Concert Advertisement Date: Published March 18, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Location: West Runton, Norfolk Section: Concert Promotion THE STORY The advert promotes Marc Bolan and T. Rex live at West Runton Pavilion, with The Damned supporting. Tickets were £1

A profile in the Sports Argus (March 12, 1977) highlighting Marc Bolan’s latest image transformation into a “Godfather figure,” his new band line-up, upcoming UK tour dates, and the release of his new album Dandy In The Underworld with the single “Soul Of My Suit.” Publication: Sports Argus Date: March 12, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section: Music / Entertainment Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article notes Marc Bolan’s evolution from hippie to glam superstar

Dandy In The Underworld was the twelfth and final studio album by T. Rex and was released by EMI on March 11, 1977. It became the band's highest-charting album since Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow, reaching number 26 in the UK Albums Chart. The album followed Futuristic Dragon and was widely viewed as a creative revival for Marc Bolan. Critics praised both the songwriting and Bolan's vocal performances, while fans welcomed a return to a more direct rock-based so

Released on March 11, 1977 on the T. Rex Wax Co. label as catalogue number MARC 16, The Soul Of My Suit was the second single issued from Dandy In The Underworld, the final studio album released during Marc Bolan's lifetime. The single was issued at a time when T. Rex were enjoying a significant resurgence in popularity. Following the success of "I Love To Boogie" and "Dandy In The Underworld", the release continued the momentum generated by the band's late-career revival.. A

A prominent feature in the Daily Record (March 11, 1977) announcing Marc Bolan’s revamped T. Rex line-up, upcoming British tour, new album Dandy In The Underworld, and single “Soul Of My Suit,” highlighting his continued evolution as a glam rock pioneer. Publication: Daily Record Date: March 11, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section: Friday Rock / Music Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article focuses on Marc Bolan’s new T. Rex line-up and their plans to “make the

Item: Original tour poster Date: 1977 Size: Approx. 72 cm Format: Circular poster MEMORABILIA An original circular 1977 T. Rex promotional poster advertising Dandy In The Underworld LP and the March tour dates. The black-and-white design features a large central portrait surrounded by the wording: “T. REX · DANDY IN THE UNDERWORLD · LP” The poster lists March tour dates for Newcastle City Hall, Manchester Apollo, Glasgow Apollo, Hamley Victoria Hall, Bristol Colston Hall, Bir