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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

1976
Jun 18, 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

1974
Jun 27, 19742 min read


Marc Bolan (October 18, 1972) – “Life With A Pop Idol” Feature - Evening Post
This Evening Post feature, the second part of Leslie Nichols’ series, looks at Marc Bolan through the experiences of June Bolan. The article concentrates on what everyday life was like alongside one of Britain’s biggest pop stars, covering their marriage, the extraordinary attention surrounding Marc, the pressures created by fans and the practical side of life during the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Post Date: October 18, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Under the h

1972
Oct 17, 19723 min read


T. Rex (September 25, 1971) – “Electric Warrior” Album Review - Evening Post
This concise Evening Post review assesses T. Rex's newly released Electric Warrior album and identifies Marc Bolan's voice as its defining feature. Reviewer James Belsey praises the variety of material on the record, highlighting its movement from fairy-tale imagery to hard rock while concluding that the music is performed with conviction throughout. Publication: Evening Post Date: September 25, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Appearing within James Belsey's “Pops” column, the r

1971
Sep 24, 19712 min read


T. Rex (September 25, 1971) – “Electric Warrior: T. Rex” Review - Evening Post
This brief album review assesses Electric Warrior, describing it as a varied and engaging release that showcases Marc Bolan's distinctive vocal style. The reviewer highlights the album's range of musical styles while drawing attention to several key tracks from the record. Publication: Evening Post Date: September 25, 1971 Country: United Kingdom This short review focuses on Electric Warrior, identifying it as a varied and interesting album from T. Rex. The writer singles out

1971
Sep 24, 19712 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

1971
May 6, 19711 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (October 5, 1968) – Glastonbury Town Hall Concert Advert – Evening Post.
A small but historically significant local newspaper advertisement promoting a Tyrannosaurus Rex appearance at Glastonbury Town Hall. Published during the duo's formative years, the advert captures Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took as they continued to build their reputation through a relentless schedule of club, university and dance hall appearances across Britain. Publication: Evening Post Publication Date: October 5, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 5, 196

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Oct 4, 19682 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

1971
Jul 12, 19681 min read
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