The March 1973 edition of New Musical Express (NME) includes a nostalgic publicity photo of a young Marc Bolan, highlighting his early days and upcoming appearance in the film Born to Boogie. Publication: NME (New Musical Express) Date: March 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Photo Feature / All Time Greats THE STORY The piece presents a classic black & white portrait of Marc Bolan from his pre-fame days, noting his time as a tank-driver and an 18-month “

This Rex Reed feature centres on Ringo Starr’s activities beyond The Beatles, but contains an important section on Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Starr discusses producing Born To Boogie, describes his friendship with Bolan, and explains why the T. Rex star represented a return to genuine show-business glamour. Publication: The San Francisco Examiner Date: December 31, 1972 Country: United States Written by Rex Reed, the article examines Ringo Starr’s move into film production and bu

New Musical Express reviews T. Rex’s festive “T. Rexmas” concerts, capturing Marc Bolan at the height of Bolanmania as the band closed out a remarkable year of commercial success and live popularity. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: December 30, 1972 Country: United Kingdom This NME feature forms part of the paper’s “Front Row Reviews” section and focuses on T. Rex’s special Christmas concert performances. Accompanied by a large photograph of Marc Bolan taken at E

This Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush Gazette feature reviews Born To Boogie, the Marc Bolan and T. Rex film made by Ringo Starr. The short piece presents the film as a celebration aimed firmly at Bolan's audience, combining footage from the Wembley concerts with recording-studio material and fantasy sequences. Publication: Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush Gazette / Shepherds Bush Gazette, Hammersmith Post Date: December 28, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Published under the headli

This festive Sunday Mirror picture feature highlights Marc Bolan and T. Rex as part of the Christmas television schedule. With a large performance photograph of Bolan dominating the clipping, the newspaper points readers towards a Top of the Pops appearance while noting that the current T. Rex single “Solid Gold, Easy Action” stood at No. 3 in the charts. Publication: Sunday Mirror Date: December 24, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Published under the headline “Bolan gets into t

This South Wales Argus feature by Peter Jones assesses Marc Bolan’s position in British pop at the end of 1972. While acknowledging the arrival of new stars including David Bowie, Slade, Mott The Hoople, The Osmonds and David Cassidy, the article argues that Bolan remained among the leaders and gives him space to respond directly to comparisons with his increasingly successful rivals. Publication: South Wales Argus Date: December 23, 1972 Country: Wales Under the headline “Bo

Sounds reports on criticism aimed at the rising cost of major rock concerts, with Atomic Rooster leader Vincent Crane publicly attacking ticket prices charged for Christmas appearances by T. Rex and Led Zeppelin. The issue also includes news of a proposed T. Rex animated television series and advertisements for the band's Christmas Sundown concerts. Publication: Sounds Publication Date: December 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: December 22–23, 1972 (T. Rex Christm

Personal scrapbook page preserving original memorabilia from a T. Rex concert at Brixton Sundown on December 23, 1972, including a London Theatre Bookings receipt, postal order counterfoil and surviving pieces of concert confetti. Publication: Personal Concert Memorabilia Date: December 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom This scrapbook page documents attendance at a T. Rex concert at Brixton Sundown on December 23, 1972. At its centre is a space originally intended for a ticket

Melody Maker reports on the star‑studded premiere of Born To Boogie, bringing together Marc Bolan, Ringo Starr, Elton John and other guests for one of the most talked‑about music film events of the year. The article captures the excitement surrounding the launch of the T. Rex concert film at the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Melody Maker Publication Date: December 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom This Melody Maker feature covers the premiere of Born To Boogie, the T. Rex

This short feature looks back at Marc Bolan’s progression from the underground Tyrannosaurus Rex duo to the chart success of T. Rex. Published as the hits were described as arriving “thick and fast”, the article recalls the early partnership with Steve Peregrine-Took, Mickey Finn’s arrival and Bolan’s development towards a new style of rock music, before promoting T. Rex’s appearance at the Sundown in Edmonton that evening. Publication: Redbridge Guardian and Independent (Wan