A two‑page Circus Magazine tribute to Marc Bolan, published on August 7 1979, revisiting the legacy of the T. Rex frontman two years after his death. The layout pairs a dynamic performance photograph with a stark portrait, capturing both the flamboyance and introspection of Bolan’s glam‑rock persona.

A little over a year after Marc Bolan’s death, the Telegraph and Argus revisits his life through the newly published book Marc Bolan: A Tribute. Written by Nick Kehoe, the feature concentrates on the personal recollections of those who knew Bolan, including Gloria Jones, June Bolan and Tony Visconti. Publication: Telegraph and Argus Date: October 17, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Marc Bolan legend” and the striking sub-heading “The Flower Child With A Knife

The T. Rex Collection is a compilation album released by Pickwick Records in August 1978. Issued as a double LP set, the collection draws together recordings from across both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex periods, offering a broad overview of Marc Bolan's career from the late 1960s through the height of the band's glam rock success. The release was issued in a gatefold sleeve and combines early psychedelic folk material with later chart hits and fan favourites. RECORDING T

The Greatest Hits Vol. 1 was released by Pickwick Records in 1978 as a compilation album credited to T. Rex With Marc Bolan. The collection brings together recordings spanning several phases of Marc Bolan's career, including tracks originally recorded during both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex eras. The album was marketed as a greatest hits collection and issued in the United Kingdom under catalogue number SHM 953. RECORDING The album is a compilation of previously issued r

Marc: The Words And Music Of Marc Bolan: 1947-1977 was a posthumous retrospective released by Cube Records in 1978, one year after the death of Marc Bolan. Compiled as a career-spanning anthology, the collection traces Bolan's musical development from his early recordings with John's Children through the Tyrannosaurus Rex years and into the commercial success of T. Rex. Rather than functioning as a conventional greatest hits package, the set was conceived as a tribute to Bola

This Bravo feature reports on the discovery and forthcoming release of previously unheard Marc Bolan recordings. Published four years after Bolan's passing, the article highlights the excitement surrounding newly uncovered material and the possibility of hearing rare recordings from the T. Rex leader's early career. Publication: Bravo Date: October 6, 1977 Country: Germany Appearing in Bravo's Pop-Telegramme section under the headline "Abschied von Marc Bolan" ("Farewell to M

Published less than two weeks after Marc Bolan's passing, this feature from the German youth magazine Bravo examines the circumstances surrounding the fatal car crash that claimed the life of the T. Rex star. The article combines photographs, reporting and retrospective commentary to document the tragic event and its impact on fans across Europe. Publication: Bravo Date: September 29, 1977 Country: Germany The feature appears under the headline "Die Todesfahrt des Glitzer-Sta

Marc was a British pop‑music television series presented by Marc Bolan and produced in Manchester by Granada Television for the ITV network. Broadcast Date: September 28, 1977 The sixth and final edition of Marc, broadcast on 28 September 1977, featured an eclectic mix of established stars, emerging new-wave acts, dance performances and appearances by Marc Bolan and T. Rex. The programme is particularly remembered for featuring David Bowie's appearance performing "Heroes" and

A warm, in-depth profile in The Mail (September 6, 1977) featuring Marc Bolan discussing his upcoming role as Rudolph Valentino in Ken Russell’s film, his life story, rise to fame with T. Rex, and reflections on his journey from childhood to superstardom. Publication: The Mail (Millom and South Copeland edition) Date: September 6, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section: Entertainment / TV Personality Feature The article presents Marc Bolan as a natural star, covering his early

The second episode of Marc, broadcast on 30/31 August 1977, continued Marc Bolan’s six‑part ITV music series produced by Muriel Young and directed by Nicholas Ferguson. Granada TV had carved out a niche producing tea‑time pop shows such as Get It Together, The Arrows, and Bay City Rollers, and now gave Bolan the opportunity to create a programme in his own image. The concept originated with Johnny Hamp, who, along with Young, had known Bolan since the 1960s. They saw him as t