This concert review by Jane Scott covers T. Rex's appearance at the Allen Theatre in Cleveland during the band's 1972 American tour. Despite a smaller-than-expected audience, the article praises Marc Bolan's stage presence and the group's energetic performance, highlighting both the band's musicianship and Bolan's charisma. Publication: The Plain Dealer Date: September 29, 1972 Country: United States Reviewing T. Rex's appearance at the Allen Theatre, Jane Scott describes Mar

This feature profiles Marc Bolan during T. Rex's first major American breakthrough, presenting him as both a rock star and a dreamer whose imagination shaped the band's distinctive musical identity. Through extensive quotations, Bolan discusses creativity, performance, fame and the childlike outlook that informed his songwriting. Publication: Waukesha Freeman Date: September 29, 1972 Country: United States Written by David Sterritt of CSM News Service, the article introduces

This feature examines Marc Bolan's prospects in the United States as T. Rex continued its American campaign during 1972. The article considers whether Bolan's enormous popularity in Britain could be successfully translated to the American market and explores the challenges facing the glam rock star overseas Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom The article, headlined "Will America learn to love Marc Bolan?", focuses on Marc Bolan's efforts

This issue of Record Mirror places Marc Bolan on the front cover during the height of T. Rex's popularity. Alongside a large cover photograph, the magazine promotes a feature titled "Cool Time In The Hot City", while also highlighting major articles on David Cassidy, Pete Townshend and Slade's Jim Lea Publication: Record Mirror Date: September 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom The cover is dominated by a large colour photograph of Marc Bolan, presented as the magazine's princi

This issue of Look-in places Marc Bolan on the cover and prominently promotes a free four-page pop extra devoted to the T. Rex star. Featuring a large colour photograph of Bolan with his guitar, the cover presents him as the main attraction of the issue and highlights a special pull-out double-page colour pin-up. Publication: Look-in Date: September 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom The cover is dominated by a full-colour image of Marc Bolan holding a red guitar and dressed in

This Panorama magazine feature from 27 August 1972 presents Marc Bolan as one of Britain’s most magnetic new idols, capturing the height of T. Rex’s glam‑rock fame. The article frames Bolan as a modern pop phenomenon whose charisma, style, and musical energy had begun to influence youth culture far beyond the UK. Publication: Panorama Date: 27 August 1972 Country: Poland The article profiles Marc Bolan during the peak of T. Rex’s success, describing him as a leading figure

This NME interview finds Marc Bolan reflecting on his uneasy relationship with the music press at the height of T. Rex's success. Candid, thoughtful and occasionally frustrated, Bolan discusses fame, criticism, public expectations and the way journalists interpreted both his words and his music. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: August 19, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline "Bolan On Love, Hate And The Press", Keith Altham interviews Marc Bolan during

Publication: What A Nice Way To Turn Seventeen Issue: Special Issue Country: United Kingdom Date: 1980s MEMORABILIA A UK special issue of What A Nice Way To Turn Seventeen devoted to Marc Bolan and T. Rex. The blue cover features a large monochrome photograph with the headline: “TO BE OR NOT TO BE THAT IS THE SLIDER” and the prominent T. REX name across the bottom. The supplied description notes that the special issue contains a selection of Bolan ephemera together with essay

The June 21, 1972 edition of the Coventry Evening Telegraph features a review of Marc Bolan’s single “Jasper C. Debussy” in the “Single Spin” column. Publication: Coventry Evening Telegraph Date: June 21, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: Coventry Section: Music Reviews THE STORY The review describes the track as a “teeny-bopper sensation” and a sure-fire chartbuster. It notes the song was originally recorded in 1967 as a demo and praises Bolan’s unique style. CONTEXT AN

Major two-page feature on Marc Bolan and T. Rex during the explosive early Ziggy Stardust / T. Rex breakthrough period, including live review coverage and in-depth commentary. PUBLICATION: Date: June 17, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Live Review (Pages 12–13) Title: BOLAN / Both Sides Of THE STORY The spread includes a large striking photo of Bolan performing, coverage of T. Rex’s concert at the Birmingham Odeon, and extensive discussion of Bolan’s r