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Marc Bolan (October 1, 1992) – “Nameless Wildness” Issue 5 Cover – Marc Bolan: Nameless Wildness.
Issue 5 of Marc Bolan: Nameless Wildness features a dramatic monochrome portrait of Marc Bolan on its cover. Produced as a specialist fan publication, the magazine continued to celebrate Bolan's music, image and enduring legacy fifteen years after his death. Publication: Marc Bolan: Nameless Wildness Date: October 1992 Country: United Kingdom The fifth issue of Marc Bolan: Nameless Wildness presents a striking black-and-white portrait of Marc Bolan as its sole cover image. Th

glamslam72
Sep 30, 19922 min read


Marc Bolan (October 13, 1990) – “The Story Of Marc Bolan” Television Listing – Coventry Evening Telegraph.
Publication: Coventry Evening Telegraph Publication Date: October 13, 1990 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 13, 1990 This television listing promotes a repeat broadcast of “The Story Of Marc Bolan”, scheduled to air between 1.35pm and 2.35pm. Described as a documentary featuring rare and archive footage, the programme traces Marc Bolan's career from its beginnings in 1965 through the rise of T. Rex and his emergence as one of Britain's biggest pop stars during the

Marc Bolan
Oct 12, 19902 min read


Marc Bolan (September 30, 1989) – “This Week: Marc Bolan, 1974” Feature - New Musical Express (NME)
This NME retrospective revisits Marc Bolan during 1974, looking back at a period when the T. Rex leader was attempting to redefine his career following the height of Bolanmania. Using quotations from a contemporary interview, the feature presents Bolan's own reflections on fame, image, songwriting and the changing fortunes of T. Rex.. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: September 30, 1989 Country: United Kingdom As part of NME's "This Week" archive series, the featur

1974
Sep 29, 19892 min read


Marc Bolan / T. Rex (October 9, 1987) – “Hier Starb Marc Bolan” Feature - Bravo Disco
Published ten years after Marc Bolan's death, this major Bravo Disco feature revisits the life, career and legacy of the T. Rex leader. Through a large collection of photographs spanning his career, the article reflects on Bolan's enduring popularity and the continued devotion of fans who regarded him as one of the defining stars of the glam rock era. Under the headline "Hier starb Marc Bolan" ("Marc Bolan Died Here"), Bravo Disco presents an extensive retrospective examining

T.Rex
Oct 8, 19872 min read


Marc Bolan (October 1, 1982) – Cover Feature – Rarn Issue 19.
Independent UK magazine Rarn devoted the cover of its nineteenth issue to Marc Bolan, celebrating the enduring fascination with his life, music and legacy five years after his death. Featuring a striking stylised cover portrait, the issue reflects the continuing strength of interest in Bolan among collectors, fans and archive researchers during the early 1980s. Publication: Rarn Publication Date: October 1982 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1982 Issue 19 of Rarn p

T.Rex
Sep 30, 19822 min read


Marc Bolan (May 14, 1982) "Sing Me A Song" Single Review - Bravo Magazine
A classic German teen-magazine singles review from the “Platten-Prüfstand” (Record Test Stand) section of Bravo issue 1982-20. In this edition, Marc Bolan’s posthumous single “Sing Me A Song” (from the album Marc Bolan) receives a glowing 3-star review

T.Rex
May 14, 19821 min read


Marc Bolan (October 16, 1981) – “They’re Playing Marc’s Song” Album Review – The Guardian.
Robin Denselow reviews You Scare Me To Death, the controversial posthumous Marc Bolan release assembled from previously unheard recordings dating from 1966. While acknowledging reservations about the project's origins, the review finds unexpected charm in the youthful recordings and presents a fascinating glimpse into Bolan's earliest songwriting years. Publication: The Guardian Publication Date: October 16, 1981 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1981 In his weekly

Marc Bolan
Oct 15, 19812 min read


Marc Bolan (October 10, 1981) – “20th Century Boy” & “You Scare Me To Death” News Brief – The Albert Lea Evening Tribune.
A syndicated entertainment news item reports on two major Marc Bolan archive releases planned for late 1981, highlighting a comprehensive Australian retrospective and a newly assembled collection of 1960s acoustic recordings. Published four years after Bolan's death, the article reflects the continuing interest in his music and legacy. Publication: The Albert Lea Evening Tribune Publication Date: October 10, 1981 Country: USA Event Date: October 1981 This short entertainment

Marc Bolan
Oct 9, 19812 min read


Marc Bolan (October 8, 1981) – “You Scare Me To Death” Feature – Runcorn Weekly News.
A retrospective review revisits Marc Bolan's recorded legacy four years after his passing, focusing on the archival single “You Scare Me To Death” and the continuing interest in unreleased T. Rex material. Publication: Runcorn Weekly News Date: October 8, 1981 Country: United Kingdom This Album Of The Week column reflects on the enduring appeal of Marc Bolan, describing him as the “late glitter‑king of T. Rex”. The article notes that although Bolan passed in 1977, a considera

Marc Bolan
Oct 7, 19812 min read


Marc Bolan (October 1, 1980) – “Rarn 11” Cover – Rarn.
The eleventh issue of Rarn, the official Marc Bolan fan publication of the Marc Bolan Fan Society (MBFS), features a striking monochrome illustration of Marc Bolan on the cover. Produced three years after his death, the publication reflects the continuing dedication of fans committed to preserving his music, legacy and memory. Publication: Rarn Date: October 1980 Country: United Kingdom Issue 11 of Rarn was published by the Marc Bolan Fan Society (MBFS) and continues the orga

T.Rex
Sep 30, 19802 min read
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