The June 26, 1976 edition of the South Wales Argus reviews the rain-soaked West Coast Rock Show at Cardiff’s Ninian Park, featuring Marc Bolan, Gloria Jones, and other acts. Publication: South Wales Argus Date: June 26, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Location: Newport / Cardiff Section: Pop Shop THE STORY The article describes the challenging weather conditions during the open-air concert and highlights performances by Marc Bolan (with Gloria Jones), The Pretty Things, Sutherla

A prominent cinema advertisement in the June 28, 1974 edition of the Chester Chronicle promoting the film Born to Boogie, starring Marc Bolan and T. Rex alongside Ringo Starr and Elton John, highlighting Bolan’s starring role in this landmark glam rock documentary during the height of T. Rextasy. Publication: Chester Chronicle Date: June 28, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cinema / Entertainment Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The advert promotes the fil

A lively music and entertainment page from the Evening Post (Nottingham) dated Friday, June 28, 1974, featuring various artist updates including a notable mention and photo of Marc Bolan alongside coverage of Alan Price and other contemporary pop and rock news. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The page includes a variety of music stories, with a prominent feature on Alan Price’s solo career and musical evolution. It also contains a specific mention and photograph of Marc Bol

Full-page promotional advertisement for the album The Beginning of Doves, a collection of Marc Bolan’s early pre-T. Rex material PUBLICATION: Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement (Page 26) Title: Marc Bolan – The Beginning of Doves THE STORY The striking ad features a large portrait of a young Marc Bolan and promotes the first official release of his formative early recordings. It highlights tracks from his Tyrannosaurus Rex era

Marc Bolan (June 15, 1974) “Don’t be defensive, Marc – What exactly do you mean by that comment?” – NME (UK) PUBLICATION: Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Interview (Page 13) Title: Don’t be defensive, Marc – What exactly do you mean by that comment? THE STORY In a frank and sometimes confrontational interview, Marc Bolan discusses his views on fame, his past comments, songwriting, relationships with other artists, and his current state o

In-depth two-page-plus interview with Marc Bolan reflecting on his career, past work, and future direction. PUBLICATION: Date: June 23, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Major Feature / Interview (2+ pages) Title: Marc Bolan THE STORY Bolan speaks candidly about his artistic evolution, acknowledging that not all his past releases were strong, while discussing his desire to grow beyond simple rock ’n’ roll. The feature covers his views on fame, the glam scene, an

Fun, light-hearted feature asking Marc Bolan what turns him on and off, including his personal tastes, dislikes, and a poem written by Bolan himself. PUBLICATION: Date: June 16, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Title: WHAT MOVES MARC? THE STORY The article explores Marc Bolan’s likes (movies, cartoons, Rod Steiger, learning, Magpie) and dislikes (inconsiderate people, telephones). It also includes a special poem written by Bolan titled “A Poem From Marc T

A glowing profile in the San Antonio Express News highlighting Marc Bolan as a joyful, charismatic rock ’n’ roll star leading T. Rex’s breakthrough in America, emphasizing his androgynous style, energetic performances, and the band’s rising popularity during the glam rock explosion. Publication: San Antonio Express News Date: October 31, 1972 Country: United States Section: Pop / Music Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article portrays Marc Bolan as a joyful, magn

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

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