The June 20, 1996 edition of the Evening Standard features an article highlighting the relative obscurity of Steve Peregrin Took, the original percussionist and co-founder of Tyrannosaurus Rex alongside Marc Bolan Publication: Evening Standard Date: June 20, 1996 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Arts THE STORY The piece discusses Steve Peregrin Took’s tragic life and death, his departure from the band, and the efforts of fans (including Susan Hibberd) to rest

The June 20, 1995 edition of the Evening Standard features an interview with Michael Eavis, founder of the Glastonbury Festival, in which he recalls booking T. Rex in the early years and reflects on the festival’s growth. Publication: Evening Standard Date: June 20, 1995 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Arts THE STORY Michael Eavis discusses the early days of Glastonbury, including booking T. Rex, and shares memories of the festival’s evolution. He mentions t

This Evening Standard feature announces the birth of Marc Bolan's son, Rolan Bolan. Accompanied by a photograph of Marc Bolan, Gloria Jones and their newborn child, the article captures a significant personal moment in the T. Rex leader's life. Publication: Evening Standard Date: October 1, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline "Rockin' Rolan Bolan!", the article reports the arrival of Marc Bolan's son, Rolan. The feature notes that the child was born at the Avenue

This Evening Standard cinema advertisement announces the London premiere of Born To Boogie, presenting Marc Bolan and T. Rex alongside Ringo Starr and Elton John as the major attractions. The advert promotes an invitation-only premiere at 7.00 p.m., followed by the first public performance at 9.00 p.m. the same evening. Publication: Evening Standard Date: December 14, 1972 Country: United Kingdom The advertisement announces that Marc Bolan, T. Rex, Ringo Starr and Elton John

This Evening Standard fashion page provides an unusual glimpse of Marc Bolan’s influence beyond music, with a featured jacket specifically described as having been bought by Marc Bolan and Gary Glitter. Edited by Suzy Menkes, the page examines the continuing popularity of glitter, velvet and flamboyant clothing during 1972. HEADLINE PARAGRAPH Publication: Evening Standard Date: December 11, 1972 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY Appearing on the Evening Standard’s “Fashion 3”

The June 22, 1972 edition of the Evening Standard reports that Marc Bolan of T. Rex has taken High Court action to stop two companies from selling or broadcasting 20 early recordings made in 1966 and 1968. Publication: Evening Standard Date: June 22, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Entertainment THE STORY Marc Bolan, aged 24 and living in Maida Vale, has issued a writ against Track Records of Old Compton Street and Poldor Ltd. of Stratford Place.

A brief but culturally important listing marking Bolan’s early national TV exposure on Ready, Steady, Go! during a pivotal moment in his artistic evolution.

Before the glitter and the cosmic boogie, Marc Bolan appears here as a determined teenager — already crafting the persona that would one day reshape British pop.