This feature profiles Marc Bolan during T. Rex's breakthrough American tour, contrasting his delicate appearance with the powerful stage presence that had made him one of Britain's biggest rock stars. Through an extended interview, Bolan discusses imagination, songwriting, fame, artistic control and the continuing growth of T. Rex. Publication: The Columbian Date: October 2, 1972 Country: United States Written by David Sterritt of the Christian Science Monitor News Service, t

Marc Bolan appears on the cover of the October 1972 issue of Beat Instrumental and contributes a feature discussing his music, future ambitions and attitudes toward success. The interview presents Bolan in a candid mood, reflecting on media attention, creativity, films and public perceptions while offering insights into his outlook during the height of T. Rex's success. Publication: Beat Instrumental Date: October 1972 Country: United Kingdom The cover story, titled "My Music

Marc Bolan appears on the cover of Circus magazine as the publication turns its attention to T. Rex and the recently released The Slider. Featuring a large colour photograph of Bolan, the anniversary issue highlights the group's growing international profile during the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Circus Date: October 1972 Country: United States This anniversary issue of Circus places Marc Bolan prominently on the cover beneath a feature banner promoting “T. Rex's Slide

This concert review by Jane Scott covers T. Rex's appearance at the Allen Theatre in Cleveland during the band's 1972 American tour. Despite a smaller-than-expected audience, the article praises Marc Bolan's stage presence and the group's energetic performance, highlighting both the band's musicianship and Bolan's charisma. Publication: The Plain Dealer Date: September 29, 1972 Country: United States Reviewing T. Rex's appearance at the Allen Theatre, Jane Scott describes Mar

This feature profiles Marc Bolan during T. Rex's first major American breakthrough, presenting him as both a rock star and a dreamer whose imagination shaped the band's distinctive musical identity. Through extensive quotations, Bolan discusses creativity, performance, fame and the childlike outlook that informed his songwriting. Publication: Waukesha Freeman Date: September 29, 1972 Country: United States Written by David Sterritt of CSM News Service, the article introduces

This feature examines Marc Bolan's prospects in the United States as T. Rex continued its American campaign during 1972. The article considers whether Bolan's enormous popularity in Britain could be successfully translated to the American market and explores the challenges facing the glam rock star overseas Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom The article, headlined "Will America learn to love Marc Bolan?", focuses on Marc Bolan's efforts

This issue of Record Mirror places Marc Bolan on the front cover during the height of T. Rex's popularity. Alongside a large cover photograph, the magazine promotes a feature titled "Cool Time In The Hot City", while also highlighting major articles on David Cassidy, Pete Townshend and Slade's Jim Lea Publication: Record Mirror Date: September 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom The cover is dominated by a large colour photograph of Marc Bolan, presented as the magazine's princi

This issue of Look-in places Marc Bolan on the cover and prominently promotes a free four-page pop extra devoted to the T. Rex star. Featuring a large colour photograph of Bolan with his guitar, the cover presents him as the main attraction of the issue and highlights a special pull-out double-page colour pin-up. Publication: Look-in Date: September 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom The cover is dominated by a full-colour image of Marc Bolan holding a red guitar and dressed in

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 6 August 1972 edition of The Baltimore Sun carries a short item on Marc Bolan’s recent visit to New York and the contrast between his British and American popularity. Publication: The Baltimore Sun Date: August 6, 1972 Country: United States The piece reports that Marc Bolan, leader of T. Rex, was recently in New York from London, vacationing and “trying to find out why he’s not a star in America,” according to an associate. It notes that in England Bolan is said to be as