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Marc Bolan (August 12 1972) – “I Was Born to Boogie” Cover Feature – Romeo Magazine
This Romeo magazine issue from August 1972 features Marc Bolan on the cover with the headline “Inside – The Marc Bolan Story.” The multi‑page feature, titled “I Was Born to Boogie,” begins a serialized profile of Bolan’s life and rise to fame, blending biography, illustration, and pop‑art design in true early‑’70s style. Publication: Romeo Magazine Date: August 12 1972 Country: United Kingdom The cover presents a smiling portrait of Marc Bolan framed in a circular border ag

1972
Aug 11, 19722 min read


T.Rex (July 29 1972) – “Win an exclusive Bolan badge” – Melody Maker
This Melody Maker competition notice from July 29, 1972 invites fans to win a special Marc Bolan badge celebrating the release of The Slider. The promotion captures the height of T. Rex mania, offering readers a chance to own a collectible featuring Bolan’s image and the imprint of his latest album. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 29 1972 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY The short feature announces a Melody Maker contest for Marc Bolan fans, with 250 badges awarded

1972
Jul 28, 19722 min read


T. Rex (September 6, 1971) – “Pop gibt’s noch in 50 Jahren” Feature – Pop Magazine / Bravo International
This Bravo International double‑page spread from September 6 , 1971 includes a short feature titled “Pop gibt’s noch in 50 Jahren” (“Pop will still exist in 50 years”), spotlighting Marc Bolan of T. Rex as a symbol of enduring pop vitality. The article appears alongside humor, lifestyle, and youth‑culture columns, reflecting the magazine’s eclectic mix of entertainment and personality coverage. Publication: Bravo International (Pop Magazine) Date: September 6, 1971 Country

1971
Sep 5, 19712 min read


Marc Bolan (August 21, 1971) – “Marc Goes for the Hard Rock” Feature – South Wales Argus
This South Wales Argus article from August 1971, written by Peter Jones, highlights Marc Bolan’s growing enthusiasm for hard rock as he evolves his sound with T. Rex. The piece captures Bolan’s creative restlessness and his determination to push beyond commercial expectations. Publication: South Wales Argus Date: August 21 1971 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Marc Goes for the Hard Rock,” Jones reports that Bolan’s next album will feature “violins, crashing gre

1971
Aug 20, 19712 min read


T. Rex (August 21, 1971) – “Exciting T‑Rex Really Get It On to an LP” Feature – Liverpool Daily Post
This Liverpool Daily Post article from August 1971, written by Charles Langley, celebrates the release of T. Rex’s new album Electric Warrior and their chart‑topping single Get It On. Langley describes the record as the band’s most exciting work yet, marking a major step forward in their evolution from acoustic duo to full‑scale rock group. Publication: Liverpool Daily Post (Merseyside Edition) Date: August 21 1971 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Exciting T‑Rex

1971
Aug 20, 19712 min read


T. Rex (August 7, 1971) – “Live at Trentham Gardens Advert” August 22 – Evening Sentinel
This Evening Sentinel advert from August 1971 promotes T. Rex’s upcoming concert at Trentham Gardens, Staffordshire, supported by Gentle Giant. The bold design captures the excitement of the early glam‑rock era, showcasing Marc Bolan’s rising stardom and the region’s vibrant live‑music scene. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: August 7 1971 Country: United Kingdom The advertisement lists a full week of entertainment at The Place venue in Newcastle‑under‑Lyme, culminating i

1971
Aug 6, 19711 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (September 19, 1970) – “How a Last‑Minute Addition Rocked the First Glastonbury”
On September 19 1970, a muddy field in Somerset’s Worthy Farm became the birthplace of the Glastonbury Festival. When headliners The Kinks and Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders pulled out, Tyrannosaurus Rex, led by Marc Bolan, stepped in and delivered a psychedelic performance that transformed a small local event into a legendary moment in music history. Publication: Festival Chronicle Date: September 19, 1970 Country: United Kingdom On September 19, 1970, Worthy Farm hosted t

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Sep 18, 19702 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (September 15, 1968) – “Live at Mothers” Concert Listing – Birmingham Press Ad
This Birmingham concert advertisement from September 15 1968 promotes a live appearance by Tyrannosaurus Rex at Mothers, Erdington’s famed venue known as “The Home of Good Sounds.” The listing captures the duo’s early psychedelic folk period, featuring Marc Bolan and Steve “Peregrine” Took performing songs from their latest LP My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair but Now They’re Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows. Publication: Local Birmingham Press (Concert Listi

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Sep 14, 19681 min read


Kieron “Spud” Murphy (August 24, 1946 – April 16, 2020) Photographer Profile
Irish rock photographer whose candid, unobtrusive style captured the intimate side of 1970s glam and classic rock. Best known for iconic images of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, including the Electric Warrior cover and poster photograph.

T.Rex
Aug 23, 19461 min read
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