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Marc Bolan / T. Rex (July 6, 1974) “Bolan single set” Feature – Disc Music Paper
HEADLINE PARAGRAPH The July 6, 1974 edition of Disc announces T. Rex’s new single “Light Of Love”, recorded in Los Angeles, with Marc Bolan replacing drummer Bill Legend with Dave Lutton. Publication: Disc Music Paper Date: July 6, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: News / Single Announcement THE STORY The article reports that T. Rex have a new single titled “Light Of Love” released on July 5. It is the first single with new drummer Dave Lutton. The B-side “Ex

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Jul 6, 19741 min read


Marc Bolan / T. Rex (February 16, 1974) “T REXTASY” Feature Page – Disc Magazine
The February 16, 1974 edition of Disc Magazine features a dynamic one-page spread titled “T REXTASY”, combining a powerful live photo of Marc Bolan with fan letters under the headings “Angry”, “Glad”, and “Puzzled”. Publication: Disc Magazine Date: February 16, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Fan Letters / Live Feature THE STORY The page is dominated by a striking black & white live photograph of Marc Bolan performing on stage, surrounded by reader letters

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Feb 16, 19741 min read


T. Rex (October 27, 1973) “By Public Demand” Advert - Disc Music Paper
The October 27, 1973 edition of Disc magazine features a striking full-page advertisement for T. Rex’s compilation album Great Hits, released “By Public Demand” and including a full colour poster. Publication: Disc Date: October 27, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Album Promotion / Full-Page Advertisement THE STORY The dramatic advert promotes the new T. Rex Great Hits album on the BLN 5003 label (available on tape), highlighting the strong public deman

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Oct 27, 19732 min read


T.Rex (June 16, 1973) “Groovin’ with Mr Bo” Disc – Magazine Cover
The June 16, 1973 edition of Disc music paper features Marc Bolan on the cover with the headline “Groovin’ with Mr Bo,” announcing his return to performing after a three-month rest. Publication: Disc Date: June 16, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Front Cover / Main Feature THE STORY The striking cover shows Marc Bolan on stage with guitar and microphone, highlighting his comeback after a break. Additional cover stories include Suzi Quatro / David Bowie

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Jun 16, 19732 min read


Marc Bolan (February 17, 1973) “Marc Bolan is no Slider” Disc Music Paper
A sharp, reflective one‑page Disc article assessing Marc Bolan’s changing fortunes after the peak of T. Rexmania, contrasting his 1970 promise with his 1973 reality.

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Feb 17, 19731 min read


T. Rex (December 25, 1971) "Marc Bolan Goes Solo On 'Fair' LP" - Disc & Music Echo
Disc & Music Echo Christmas cover insert announcing Marc Bolan’s solo contribution to a benefit album for the Glastonbury Fayre Festival, including the acoustic track “Sunken Rags” recorded at his home. Publication: Disc & Music Echo Date: December 25, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover News / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan will release solo material on a special benefit LP for the Glastonbury Fayre Festival to help repay debts from the previous

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Dec 25, 19712 min read


T. Rex (August 28, 1971) "Marc Tops the 'Forever Festival'" - Disc
Disc feature highlighting Marc Bolan and T. Rex headlining the Weeley Festival, cementing their status as one of Britain’s hottest live acts of 1971. Publication: Disc Date: August 28, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Festival Preview / Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan and T. Rex top the bill at the Weeley Festival, one of the year’s major outdoor events. The article celebrates the band’s growing live reputation and positions Bolan as one of the bi

T.Rex
Aug 28, 19711 min read
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