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Marc Bolan (February 6, 2025) – Record Collector Presents Cover
Publication: Record Collector Presents Date: February 6, 2025 Country: United Kingdom PHOTOGRAPH Full-page magazine cover featuring a large central portrait beneath the title “MARC BOLAN & T. REX” and the main headline: “PIED PIPER OF POP – FLOWER CHILD TO GLAM ROCK SUPERSTAR” Other cover features include “20th Century Jukebox”, focusing on rare vinyl, acetates and memorabilia; “Frenemy Lines”, looking at the complex relationship between Bolan and Bowie; “Glam Slam”, focusing

T.Rex
Feb 61 min read


T. Rex (November 24, 1973) “We Meet The New Marc At Last!!” Music Star – Magazine Cover
The November 24, 1973 edition of Music Star magazine features Marc Bolan on the cover with the excited headline “We Meet The New Marc At Last!!”, highlighting a major interview or photo feature inside. Publication: Music Star Date: November 24, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Front Cover / Pin-Up Feature THE STORY The colourful cover prominently displays a close-up portrait of Marc Bolan and teases an exclusive meeting with “the new Marc,” alongside oth

1973
Nov 24, 19732 min read


T.Rex (June 16, 1973) “What Moves Marc?” – Feature – Music Star Magazine
Fun, light-hearted feature asking Marc Bolan what turns him on and off, including his personal tastes, dislikes, and a poem written by Bolan himself. PUBLICATION: Date: June 16, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature Title: WHAT MOVES MARC? THE STORY The article explores Marc Bolan’s likes (movies, cartoons, Rod Steiger, learning, Magpie) and dislikes (inconsiderate people, telephones). It also includes a special poem written by Bolan titled “A Poem From Marc T

1973
Jun 15, 19732 min read


T.Rex (12 May 1973) Marc Bolan - Music Star Cover
SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Music Star Date: May 12, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: Come to School with Marc THE STORY This cheerful Music Star cover presents Marc Bolan as a friendly, approachable teen idol in a feature titled “Come to School with Marc”. The issue also promotes time with Donny Osmond, a letter from The Jacksons, and the chance to “wear David’s shirt”, alongside a super double-page poster of Marti Kristian from The New Seeker

1973
May 11, 19732 min read


T. Rex (December 6, 1972) – “T. Rex Christmas Concerts” Concert Advert –
A striking full‑page Music Star concert advertisement promoting T. Rex’s Christmas 1972 appearances at the Sundown venues in Edmonton and Brixton. Published at the height of Bolanmania, the advert places T. Rex alongside many of the era’s leading rock acts while promoting two special festive performances scheduled for December 22 and 23. Publication: Music Star Date: December 1972 Country: United Kingdom This full‑page advert promotes the December programme of concerts presen

1972
Dec 6, 19722 min read


Marc Bolan – Memorabilia: Psychedelia Poster
Item: Poster Designer: Nigel Mentzel Size: 17.5 × 23.5 inches MEMORABILIA A large psychedelic poster featuring a portrait of Marc Bolan surrounded by highly detailed fantasy artwork in vivid pink, blue, yellow, green and purple. The design incorporates stars, clouds, fantastical creatures, figures and elaborate decorative borders. Designed by Nigel Mentzel, the posters measure approximately 17.5 × 23.5 inches. The auction lot contained an estimated 500+ copies, with the quant

Marc Bolan
Oct 16, 19721 min read


Marc Bolan (April 1, 1972) – Scrapbook: Full Page Photograph Look in Magazine UK pin up April 1972..photo Keith Morris
Publication: Unknown Date: Unknown Country: Unknown Full-page colour portrait photograph showing a person with tightly curled dark hair wearing a dark patterned jacket with a contrasting yellow panel and a small colourful figure motif. The original scrapbook page is visibly aged and creased. All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, n

1972
Mar 31, 19721 min read
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