The June 18, 1983 edition of the Daily Mirror reports on the Marc Bolan fan club’s continued efforts to keep his music alive, including their acquisition of recording rights and new reissues on the “Marc On Wax” label. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: June 18, 1983 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Music News THE STORY The article highlights the dedication of the Marc Bolan fan club six years after his death. It mentions their new “Marc On Wax” label, the re-re

This Daily Mirror picture exclusive reveals Marc Bolan's dramatic new appearance on his twenty-sixth birthday. Famous for the shoulder-length curls that had become one of the defining images of glam rock, Bolan unveiled a significantly shorter hairstyle and spoke about changing both his look and his public image. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: October 1, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Presented under the headline "A Star Is Shorn", the feature showcases Marc Bolan's new hairst

The July 9, 1973 edition of the Daily Mirror looks back at how ten years transformed Marc Bolan from a fresh-faced teenage model to the glittering superstar of glam rock. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: July 9, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Feature THE STORY The article contrasts early photos of a clean-cut young Marc Bolan (then known as a model) with his current flamboyant glam image — complete with glittering jackets, satin trousers, and shoulder-l

This brief and exceptionally hostile Daily Mirror review takes aim at Born To Boogie, the Marc Bolan and T. Rex film produced and directed by Ringo Starr. Rather than celebrating the intensity of Bolanmania captured on screen, the reviewer dismisses the film as overwhelming pop hysteria and attacks both its volume and Starr’s comic appearances. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: December 15, 1972 Country: United Kingdom The review focuses on Born To Boogie, giving the film a U c

This substantial Daily Mirror feature finds Marc Bolan discussing the pressures of remaining one of Britain's biggest stars at the height of T. Rex's success. Following a demanding American tour, Bolan talks candidly about competition, exhaustion, his stage persona and the intense pressure created by life at the top, while admitting that despite everything, he still finds performing completely exhilarating. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: November 28, 1972 Country: United Kin

The June 22, 1972 edition of the Daily Mirror reports that Marc Bolan of T. Rex plans to stop performing live shows in public due to the extreme reactions of his adoring fans and concerns for his safety. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: June 22, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Entertainment THE STORY Marc Bolan stated he loves playing live but has decided to stop after the current tour, citing incidents such as slashed chairs, girls fainting, and

The June 20, 1972 edition of the Daily Mirror features a light-hearted report on Marc Bolan’s visit to EMI’s new production centre at Hayes, Middlesex, celebrating his status as a major pop star. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: June 20, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Entertainment THE STORY The article describes Marc Bolan arriving in style at EMI’s new facility — with fans, a Rolls-Royce, and girls on the roof — as the first official visitor. I

The June 17, 1972 edition of the Daily Mirror reveals Marc Bolan’s early days as “Toby Tyler”, exploring his pre-fame life as a young performer before he became a glam rock superstar. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: June 17, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Entertainment News THE STORY The article uncovers Bolan’s past under the name Toby Tyler, including his time as a young model, dancer, and aspiring singer. It features quotes from old friends and phot

This small but eye-catching Daily Mirror advertisement promotes the latest issue of Sounds, drawing attention to a free colour poster of Marc Bolan. Published at the height of the Electric Warrior era, the advert reflects Bolan's rapidly growing popularity and his status as one of the most in-demand stars in British music. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: October 21, 1971 Country: United Kingdom This newspaper advertisement promotes the current issue of Sounds by highlighting

This short but colourful Daily Mirror review captures the excitement surrounding T. Rex at the height of their breakthrough success. The reviewer contrasts the group's origins in the underground scene with their emergence as Britain's latest teenage sensation, while enthusiastically praising Marc Bolan and Electric Warrior. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: October 5, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Appearing in the newspaper's record review section, the piece examines T. Rex's la