This NME retrospective revisits Marc Bolan during 1974, looking back at a period when the T. Rex leader was attempting to redefine his career following the height of Bolanmania. Using quotations from a contemporary interview, the feature presents Bolan's own reflections on fame, image, songwriting and the changing fortunes of T. Rex.. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: September 30, 1989 Country: United Kingdom As part of NME's "This Week" archive series, the featur

This major NME retrospective examines the phenomenon of "Bolanmania" and reflects on Marc Bolan's extraordinary rise, commercial peak and subsequent decline. Written by Paul Morley, the article analyses Bolan's impact on popular culture, his relationship with fame and the lasting significance of T. Rex within 1970s British music. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: September 27, 1980 Country: United Kingdom Published as "Part Two: The Rise And Fall Of Bolanmania", th

This full-page advertisement celebrates the success of T. Rex's hit single "Children Of The Revolution". Published in New Musical Express, the advert thanks fans for helping Marc Bolan and T. Rex achieve their seventh Silver Disc, marking another milestone during the height of Bolanmania. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: October 21, 1972 Country: United Kingdom This striking full-page advertisement was placed to celebrate the commercial success of "Children Of The

This NME interview finds Marc Bolan reflecting on his uneasy relationship with the music press at the height of T. Rex's success. Candid, thoughtful and occasionally frustrated, Bolan discusses fame, criticism, public expectations and the way journalists interpreted both his words and his music. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: August 19, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline "Bolan On Love, Hate And The Press", Keith Altham interviews Marc Bolan during

This striking full-page EMI advertisement promotes T. Rex's album The Slider. Using a dramatic portrait of Marc Bolan and a simple, bold design, the advert focuses entirely on the release, reinforcing the album's importance during one of the most successful periods of T. Rex's career. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: August 19, 1972 Country: United Kingdom This full-page advertisement is devoted exclusively to promoting The Slider, T. Rex's latest album. The desig

This full-page Fly Records advertisement announces the release of T. Rex's landmark single "Ride A White Swan". Prominently positioned on the back page of New Musical Express, the advert introduces the group's first release for Fly Records and marks the beginning of a new chapter in Marc Bolan's career. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: October 10, 1970 Country: United Kingdom This striking full-page advertisement promotes T. Rex's new single "Ride A White Swan", r