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

The July 22, 1972 edition of Fab 208 features a vibrant colour photo of Marc Bolan performing, showcasing his iconic glam style during the peak of T. Rextasy. Publication: Fab 208 Magazine Date: July 22, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Photo Feature THE STORY The striking image captures Marc Bolan seated with an acoustic guitar, wearing a colourful patterned outfit, smiling broadly during a performance. CONTEXT AND NOTES This photo was published at the he

A raw, swaggering rocker driven by one of the most iconic riffs in rock history, “Get It On” was the song that catapulted T. Rex into the mainstream and launched the full glam rock explosion. It remains one of the defining singles of the early 1970s. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: Fly Records Date: July 2, 1971 Catalogue: BUG 10 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Get It On” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Tony Visconti B-Side: “There Was A Time / Raw Ramp