New Musical Express announces T. Rex’s six-week European tour starting in Berlin, with confirmed dates across Germany and plans for further shows in France, Scandinavia, and Holland, plus upcoming tours in the Far East and United States. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: February 10, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Tour Announcement THE STORY The article details the band’s upcoming European itinerary, notes the absence of British dates

The February 1973 edition of Fabulous 208 magazine includes a large, full-colour Marc Bolan pin-up as part of their 1973 calendar series, showing him smiling outdoors in a leather jacket and blue velvet trousers. Publication: Fabulous 208 Date: February 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Calendar Pin-Up / Poster THE STORY The colourful calendar page features a relaxed and smiling Marc Bolan posing with foliage against a stone wall background, accompanied b

Record Mirror looks ahead to the coming year with predictions for the biggest stars of 1973, featuring a prominent photo of Slade and mentions of acts including T. Rex, David Cassidy, the Osmonds, and others. Publication: Record Mirror Date: January 6, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: New Year Predictions / Feature THE STORY The article asks readers and industry figures who they believe will be the stars of 1973. It includes commentary on current acts li

The January 6, 1973 edition of Record Mirror features a striking close-up portrait of Marc Bolan on the front cover, kicking off the new year with glam rock prominence. Publication: Record Mirror Date: January 6, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Front Cover THE STORY The cover shows a dramatic, colourful close-up of Marc Bolan with wet-look hair and intense gaze, alongside headlines teasing inside stories including Michael Jackson’s New Year message, Dav

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