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T.Rex (June 10, 1972) “More Bolan” - Disc Music Paper
News section page from the June 10, 1972 issue of Disc magazine covering the latest happenings in the UK rock scene, including updates on Marc Bolan, Deep Purple, The Who’s Tommy, and various upcoming gigs and releases. PUBLICATION: Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Title: DISC Section: News 2 (Edited by Mike Ledgerwood) Page: 3 THE STORY This packed news page features multiple short articles: Marc Bolan – News on a new T. Rex single and album plans. Deep Purple – A

1972
Jun 10, 19722 min read


T.Rex (June 10, 1972) “The Bolan Interview” – NME/208 Special
In-depth interview with Marc Bolan by Mark Wesley for the NME/208 Radio Luxembourg special feature. PUBLICATION: Date: June 1972 (June10, 1972. Issue, Vol. 3 No. 3) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Special Feature / Interview (Pages 26–27) Title: The Bolan Interview THE STORY Mark Wesley interviews Marc Bolan about his songwriting, live performances, plans for the future, influences, and the rapid rise of T. Rex. The feature includes multiple photographs of Bolan per

1972
Jun 9, 19721 min read


T.Rex (June 7, 1972) “BRAVO” Magazine Cover – Germany
Striking front cover of the German teen magazine BRAVO featuring Marc Bolan as a major star during the peak of T. Rexmania. PUBLICATION: Date: June 7, 1973 Country: Germany Section / Pages: Front Cover (Nr. 24) Title: Marc Bolan (T. Rex) THE STORY The vibrant cover shows Marc Bolan in a flamboyant blue patterned jacket, holding a guitar and smiling widely. It promotes various features including a warning about Neil Diamond, a photo love-story, and posters of Deep Purple and D

1972
Jun 6, 19722 min read


T. Rex (June 2, 1972) “BRAVO-Olympiade der Otto-Sieger” - Bravo Magazine
Multi-page fun feature in Bravo magazine showcasing the light-hearted “BRAVO Olympics” featuring 1972 Otto award winners, including Mickey Finn and Marc Bolan of T. Rex, along with other stars in playful athletic competitions. PUBLICATION: Date: June 2, 1972 Country: Germany Title: BRAVO Pages: Multi-page spread (pp. 3–8) Title: Die BRAVO-Olympiade der Otto-Sieger THE STORY Bravo gathered popular Otto winners (including T. Rex members Mickey Finn and Marc Bolan) at the Sherat

1972
Jun 1, 19725 min read


Marc Bolan (June 1, 1972) “The Spector Sound" Feature – Hit Parader Magazine
In-depth three-page interview and feature with Marc Bolan discussing his musical influences, songwriting philosophy, and the sound of T. Rex. PUBLICATION: Date: June 1972 Country: United States Section / Pages: Feature / Interview (Pages 24–26) Title: The Spector Sound ‘easy to achieve’ / MARC BOLAN THE STORY The feature includes a large portrait of Bolan, an interview where he talks about creating the T. Rex sound, his admiration for Phil Spector, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley,

1972
May 31, 19722 min read


Marc Bolan (May 28, 1972) "Marc Bolan: Rollin' with rock" – The Houston Post Feature
A major profile in The Houston Post (May 28, 1972) celebrating Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s rising success in America, their transition from underground favorites to chart stars, and Bolan’s charismatic personality during the height of the glam rock explosion. Publication: The Houston Post Date: May 28, 1972 Country: United States Section: Pop / Music Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article portrays Marc Bolan as a dynamic, chameleon-like figure leading T. Rex’s brea

1972
May 27, 19722 min read


Marc Bolan (April 1, 1972) – Scrapbook: Full Page Photograph Look in Magazine UK pin up April 1972..photo Keith Morris
Publication: Unknown Date: Unknown Country: Unknown Full-page colour portrait photograph showing a person with tightly curled dark hair wearing a dark patterned jacket with a contrasting yellow panel and a small colourful figure motif. The original scrapbook page is visibly aged and creased. All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, n

1972
Mar 31, 19721 min read


Marc Bolan / T. Rex (January 28, 1972) "Telegram Sam lays on the message" – Worcester News Single Review
A positive review in the Worcester News praising T. Rex’s new single “Telegram Sam” as another high-energy hit from Marc Bolan, highlighting the band’s continued chart dominance and infectious glam rock sound. Publication: Worcester News Date: January 28, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Music / Pop Singles Review THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The review celebrates “Telegram Sam” as a strong new release from T. Rex, noting its immediate impact, Marc Bolan’s songwriti

1972
Jan 28, 19721 min read


T. Rex (October 27, 1971) – Brighton Dome Concert Advert - Evening Argus (October 8, 1971)
This Evening Argus advertisement promotes T. Rex's forthcoming appearance at Brighton Dome during the height of the group's breakthrough year. Billed as the “Electric Warriors”, Marc Bolan and T. Rex were advertised for a major Sussex concert just weeks after the release of the Electric Warrior album. Publication: Evening Argus Date: October 8, 1971 Concert Date: October 27, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Published nearly three weeks before the event, the advertisement announce

1971
Oct 26, 19712 min read


Marc Bolan (October 21, 1971) – Sounds Colour Poster Advert - Daily Mirror
This small but eye-catching Daily Mirror advertisement promotes the latest issue of Sounds, drawing attention to a free colour poster of Marc Bolan. Published at the height of the Electric Warrior era, the advert reflects Bolan's rapidly growing popularity and his status as one of the most in-demand stars in British music. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: October 21, 1971 Country: United Kingdom This newspaper advertisement promotes the current issue of Sounds by highlighting

1971
Oct 20, 19712 min read
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