This short record column by Charles H. Sanders considers the continuing success of T. Rex while looking back at Marc Bolan’s earlier Tyrannosaurus Rex recordings. The piece contrasts Bolan’s glitter-era 1972 image with vintage material from the mid-1960s, highlighting an American reissue containing two early albums. Publication: The Argus Date: November 4, 1972 Country: United States Appearing within Charles H. Sanders’ “rock, jazz, country, vintage” column, the T. Rex item o

This Sydney Morning Herald advertisement announces the forthcoming Australian appearance of T. Rex at Randwick Racecourse. Promoted as “one concert only”, the advert encourages fans to secure tickets by post for the December 10 performance, with Marc Bolan given prominent billing and Jeff St. John announced as support. Publication: The Sydney Morning Herald Date: November 4, 1972 Country: Australia The advertisement places T. Rex prominently at the top of the design and annou

This Western Daily Press report reveals that Marc Bolan might never move into the ten-bedroom former rectory he had recently purchased near Ross-on-Wye. Although local residents had been preparing for the arrival of Bolan, T. Rex and an expected stream of fans, the property was reportedly bought purely as an investment and Bolan had not even decided whether to visit it. Publication: Western Daily Press and Times and Mirror Date: November 3, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Publis

This is another syndicated printing of the same Robert Hilburn article we identified in the Houston Chronicle and The Home News. This Newsday version is shorter and appears under a third headline, “T. Rex Between Two Worlds.”. This Newsday printing of Robert Hilburn’s feature examines T. Rex’s struggle to translate Marc Bolan’s extraordinary British success into an equally strong American following. Bolan discusses the difficult position of T. Rex between teenage pop and the

Penny Valentine interviews Marc Bolan at a crucial moment in T. Rex’s career, as the singer responds to criticism following a difficult American tour and reflects on fame, credibility, David Bowie, Slade, Michael Jackson and the future direction of his music. Publication: Melody Maker Date: November 1972 (unconfirmed) Country: United Kingdom In this substantial interview by Penny Valentine, with photographs by Mike Putland, Marc Bolan dismisses suggestions that his career is

A glowing profile in the San Antonio Express News highlighting Marc Bolan as a joyful, charismatic rock ’n’ roll star leading T. Rex’s breakthrough in America, emphasizing his androgynous style, energetic performances, and the band’s rising popularity during the glam rock explosion. Publication: San Antonio Express News Date: October 31, 1972 Country: United States Section: Pop / Music Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article portrays Marc Bolan as a joyful, magn

This Melody Maker live review examines T. Rex's appearance at Los Angeles' Civic Auditorium during the band's 1972 North American tour. While recognising Marc Bolan's star quality and the enthusiasm of dedicated fans, the reviewer suggests that the group still faced challenges in translating the full force of Bolanmania to American audiences. Publication: Melody Maker Date: October 28, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline "Still Mighty Hard For Marc...", the review

This positive Daily Dispatch review gives T. Rex’s The Slider a three-star rating, praising the album as an enjoyable collection of Marc Bolan compositions. The reviewer highlights the established hits “Metal Guru” and “Telegram Sam”, alongside tracks including “Chariot Choogle,” “Baby Boomerang,” “Rock On” and “Ballrooms Of Mars,” before selecting the title track as probably the strongest recording on the album. Publication: The Daily Dispatch Date: October 28, 1972 Country:

This sharply critical Journal News review by John Terhar examines The Slider through the increasingly dominant image of Marc Bolan. While acknowledging Bolan’s carefully constructed style and the album’s consistency with contemporary musical fashion, Terhar dismisses much of the music as marginal, attacks the sexual imagery and lyrical simplicity, and argues that the record ultimately represents an extended Marc Bolan “image trip.” Publication: The Journal News Date: October

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