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

Two-page Bravo magazine feature celebrating Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s return to the British stage after more than 15 months, highlighting the continued hysteria of their fans and the elaborate production of their 1974 tour. Publication: Bravo Date: March 31, 1974 Country: Germany Section: Feature / Live Report THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Marc Bolan and T. Rex return to the British stage after a long absence. The article notes that the songs remain similar (with “Deborah”

The February 16, 1974 edition of Disc Magazine features a dynamic one-page spread titled “T REXTASY”, combining a powerful live photo of Marc Bolan with fan letters under the headings “Angry”, “Glad”, and “Puzzled”. Publication: Disc Magazine Date: February 16, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Fan Letters / Live Feature THE STORY The page is dominated by a striking black & white live photograph of Marc Bolan performing on stage, surrounded by reader letters

Released on January 28, 1974 on the T. Rex Wax Co. label through EMI Records, Teenage Dream marked a significant moment in Marc Bolan's career. The single became the first release credited to Marc Bolan And T. Rex, rather than simply T. Rex, reflecting Bolan's increasing desire to place himself at the centre of the band's identity. Issued as catalogue number MARC 7, the single reached No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart. Although no longer achieving the chart heights of T. Rex's p

Ringo Starr’s third studio album Ringo, released on November 9, 1973, featuring an all-star cast of collaborators including George Harrison, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Marc Bolan, and others, with the hit singles “Photograph” and “You’re Sixteen.” RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Ringo Starr Title: Ringo Date: November 9, 1973 Label: Apple Records Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album (Gatefold) Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: PCTC 252 / 0C 066 o 05492 TRACK LIST Side One

This Sydney Morning Herald feature looks ahead to T. Rex’s imminent Australian appearances following the group's American and Far East touring. Published under the headline “Bolan, T. Rex Spectacular”, the item promises an unusually elaborate stage production involving fog machines, dramatic lighting, a special curtain backdrop and even oxy-welders, while reporting that Marc Bolan and T. Rex were due to arrive in Sydney the following Friday. Publication: The Sydney Morning He

This short Bravo-Disco news item focuses on Marc Bolan and his changing appearance. Headlined “Marc feierte Geburtstag beim Friseur”, translated as “Marc Celebrated His Birthday at the Hairdresser’s”, the piece reports that Bolan had his trademark curls cut considerably shorter, presenting the change as a striking new look for the T. Rex star. Publication: Bravo Date: October 18, 1973 Country: Germany Appearing within the “Bravo-Disco 43” news pages, the small feature is devo

Bravo reports on Marc Bolan's difficult experiences in America, examining T. Rex's attempts to conquer the United States and the challenges encountered during the band's overseas campaign. Accompanied by numerous photographs, the two‑page feature presents a candid look at a period when expectations of American success failed to match reality. Publication: Bravo Publication Date: October 11, 1973 Country: Germany Event Date: 1973 American Tour Period This two‑page Bravo featur

This Daily Mirror picture exclusive reveals Marc Bolan's dramatic new appearance on his twenty-sixth birthday. Famous for the shoulder-length curls that had become one of the defining images of glam rock, Bolan unveiled a significantly shorter hairstyle and spoke about changing both his look and his public image. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: October 1, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Presented under the headline "A Star Is Shorn", the feature showcases Marc Bolan's new hairst

This short pop industry roundup reports on Marc Bolan's remarkable recording productivity during a recent visit to Germany, claiming that the T. Rex star completed eighteen tracks in just two days. Presented within the newspaper's regular "Popchat" column, the item highlights Bolan alongside several other notable figures from the contemporary music and entertainment world. Publication: The Runcorn Guardian Date: September 21, 1973 Country: England THE STORY Appearing under th