Former Tyrannosaurus Rex percussionist Steve Took reflects on his years with Marc Bolan, his departure from the group, and his attempts to forge a new musical path. In a candid interview with Charles Shaar Murray, Took discusses fame, boogie, underground culture, drugs, creativity and life beyond Bolanmania. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1972 Written by Charles Shaar Murray, this substanti

As Bolanmania continued to sweep Britain, the Western Daily Press reported that Marc Bolan had purchased a substantial country property in Herefordshire. The article captures the period when T. Rex's success had elevated Bolan from underground performer to one of Britain's most recognisable pop stars. Publication: Western Daily Press and Times and Mirror Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1972 Written by Neill Graham, this news repo

Appearing ahead of a major Southern California concert appearance, this Los AngeOne of the harshest contemporary American reviews of T. Rex's first major U.S. tour, this San Francisco Examiner article documents the band's appearance at Winterland and illustrates the mixed reaction Marc Bolan encountered as he attempted to translate Bolanmania into American success. Publication: The San Francisco Examiner Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: USA Event Date: October 13, 

Marc Bolan graces the cover of Issue 4 of Mickie Message & Songbook, reflecting the height of Bolanmania during one of the most successful periods of T. Rex's career. Published as The Slider continued its chart success, the issue combines fan magazine coverage with song lyrics from many of the biggest artists of the day. Publication: Mickie Message & Songbook Publication Date: October 12, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1972 Issue 4 of Mickie Message & Songbo

Marc Bolan – HANG UPS: Publication: Various / Unknown Date: Unknown Country: United Kingdom PHOTOGRAPH Two-page scrapbook spread made up of several collected photographs, including two large colour portraits and five smaller black-and-white images. The two large photographs dominate the upper half of the spread, while the smaller monochrome portrait and performance cuttings are arranged in a row across the bottom, creating a simple picture-gallery layout. No publication names

A short newspaper profile introduces Marc Bolan to American readers, examining his rapid rise from cult performer to international rock star as T. Rex's popularity continued to grow in the United States. Publication: The San Francisco Examiner Date: Saturday, October 7, 1972 Country: USA Written by Tom Campbell, the article describes Marc Bolan as both Britain's newest sex symbol and one of rock music's most talked‑about personalities. Referencing comments made earlier in the

The cover and lead feature on this page of New Musical Express presents Part Two of Keith Altham’s interview with Marc Bolan. Accompanied by a large portrait photograph, the article focuses on Bolan’s reflections on fame, songwriting, creativity, criticism, personal ambition and his future, highlighted by the striking headline quotation, “I'm writing as if I'm not going to be around much longer.” Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: October 7, 1972 Country: United Kin

This feature profiles Marc Bolan during T. Rex's breakthrough American tour, contrasting his delicate appearance with the powerful stage presence that had made him one of Britain's biggest rock stars. Through an extended interview, Bolan discusses imagination, songwriting, fame, artistic control and the continuing growth of T. Rex. Publication: The Columbian Date: October 2, 1972 Country: United States Written by David Sterritt of the Christian Science Monitor News Service, t

Marc Bolan appears on the cover of the October 1972 issue of Beat Instrumental and contributes a feature discussing his music, future ambitions and attitudes toward success. The interview presents Bolan in a candid mood, reflecting on media attention, creativity, films and public perceptions while offering insights into his outlook during the height of T. Rex's success. Publication: Beat Instrumental Date: October 1972 Country: United Kingdom The cover story, titled "My Music

Marc Bolan appears on the cover of Circus magazine as the publication turns its attention to T. Rex and the recently released The Slider. Featuring a large colour photograph of Bolan, the anniversary issue highlights the group's growing international profile during the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Circus Date: October 1972 Country: United States This anniversary issue of Circus places Marc Bolan prominently on the cover beneath a feature banner promoting “T. Rex's Slide