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Gloria Jones / Bob Marley (June 19, 1976) Ninian Park Festival Advertisement – Evening Post
The June 16, 1976 edition of the Evening Post features a large advertisement promoting “Cardiff’s Biggest Ever Festival” at Ninian Park on Saturday, June 19, 1976, headlined by Bob Marley & The Wailers with Marc Bolan and Gloria Jones among the acts. Publication: Evening Post Date: June 16, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Location: Bristol / Cardiff Section: Advertisement THE STORY The advert promotes a major open-air festival with a stacked bill including Bob Marley & The Waile

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Jun 19, 19761 min read


Marc Bolan (June 28, 1974) "Alan finds his own way to the top" / Bolan Mention – Evening Post Feature
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

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Jun 28, 19742 min read


Marc Bolan (7 May 1971) The First Boy - Evening Post
A charming and stylish newspaper column from the Evening Post dated 7 May 1971, celebrating Marc Bolan’s enduring influence as a fashion icon and linking his early Mod roots to his 1971 T. Rex stardom. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Evening Post Date: May 7, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Column / Fashion and Pop Culture Title: Marc Bolan – The Enchanted Elf and King of the Mods THE STORY In this witty and affectionate column, the writer recalls first

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May 7, 19711 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (July 13, 1968) Album Review – Evening Post
The July 13, 1968 edition of the Evening Post reviews Tyrannosaurus Rex’s album, describing it as a “dirgy, over-fussy” release. Publication: Evening Post Date: July 13, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: Bristol Section: Music Review THE STORY The review criticises the album’s folksey and whimsical style, noting too many overworked fairy tale images. It acknowledges Marc Bolan’s startling voice but finds it insufficient to carry the record. CONTEXT AND NOTES This mixed

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Jul 13, 19681 min read
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