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T. Rex (June 21, 1990) “Electric Warrior and his county mansion” Flashback Feature – Hereford Times
The June 21, 1990 edition of the Hereford Times features a nostalgic “Flashback” article on Marc Bolan and T. Rex, highlighting his purchase of a Herefordshire mansion and his rise to fame. Publication: Hereford Times Date: June 21, 1990 Country: United Kingdom Location: Hereford Section: Flashback / Nostalgia THE STORY The article recounts how Marc Bolan bought William and Mary-style William & Mary mansion in Herefordshire. It details his superstardom, the mansion’s history,

T.Rex
Jun 20, 19901 min read


T. Rex / Marc Bolan (October 2, 1987) – “Get It On” Review - Platten News
This review from the German music publication Platten News revisits T. Rex's classic hit "Get It On", released as a remix nearly ten years after Marc Bolan's death. The article praises the enduring quality of the recording and presents it as proof that Bolan's music remained powerful and relevant long after its original release.. Publication: Platten News Date: October 2, 1987 Country: Germany Appearing in the publication's singles review section, the article focuses on a new

T.Rex
Oct 1, 19872 min read


T. Rex (October 3, 1985) – “Super T. Rex Boogie” Advert - LA Weekly
This advertisement promotes a special T. Rex celebration held in Hollywood to mark both Marc Bolan's birthday and the release of the compilation album T. Rextasy: The Best Of T. Rex. Featuring a large portrait of Bolan, the event was designed as a tribute evening for fans of T. Rex and glam rock. Publication: LA Weekly Date: October 3, 1985 Country: United States This full-page advertisement announces a "Super T. Rex Boogie" held at TVC15 in Hollywood. The event took place on

T.Rex
Oct 2, 19852 min read


T. Rex (June 18, 1983) “Mixing Up the Magic of Marc” Feature – Daily Mirror
The June 18, 1983 edition of the Daily Mirror reports on the Marc Bolan fan club’s continued efforts to keep his music alive, including their acquisition of recording rights and new reissues on the “Marc On Wax” label. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: June 18, 1983 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Music News THE STORY The article highlights the dedication of the Marc Bolan fan club six years after his death. It mentions their new “Marc On Wax” label, the re-re

T.Rex
Jun 17, 19831 min read


T. Rex (October 22, 1982) – “Gwiazdy Też Umierają: Marc Bolan” Feature - Gazeta Robotnicza
This substantial Polish retrospective by Marek Janota looks back over Marc Bolan's career, tracing his development from Mark Feld through John's Children, Tyrannosaurus Rex and the enormous success of T. Rex. Published five years after Bolan's passing, the feature assesses his music, collaborators and influence while recognising the importance of T. Rex to a later generation of musicians. Publication: Gazeta Robotnicza Date: October 22, 1982 Country: Poland Published as part

T.Rex
Oct 21, 19823 min read


Marc Bolan (October 10, 1981) – “20th Century Boy” & “You Scare Me To Death” News Brief – The Albert Lea Evening Tribune.
A syndicated entertainment news item reports on two major Marc Bolan archive releases planned for late 1981, highlighting a comprehensive Australian retrospective and a newly assembled collection of 1960s acoustic recordings. Published four years after Bolan's death, the article reflects the continuing interest in his music and legacy. Publication: The Albert Lea Evening Tribune Publication Date: October 10, 1981 Country: USA Event Date: October 1981 This short entertainment

Marc Bolan
Oct 9, 19812 min read


Marc Bolan (August 7, 1981) – BRAVO Feature “He Lives On In His Hits”
This one‑page BRAVO feature appears in the magazine’s Rock Giants series, answering a fan question about unreleased T. Rex material. The article highlights the new live LP T. Rex in Concert from the 1971 Electric Warrior tour and mentions that a second archival album was already being prepared.

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Aug 6, 19811 min read


Marc Bolan (October 3, 1980) – “B-Side Bolan” Review - Manchester Evening News
This brief album review assesses The Unobtainable T. Rex, a compilation collecting B-sides and lesser-known recordings by T. Rex and Marc Bolan. The reviewer presents the release as a specialist collection aimed primarily at dedicated fans of the late glam rock star. Publication: Manchester Evening News Date: October 3, 1980 Country: United Kingdom Appearing under the heading "B-Side Bolan", the review focuses on The Unobtainable T. Rex (EMI), a compilation bringing together

T.Rex
Oct 2, 19802 min read


Baby Strange (June 28, 1980) "Baby Strange a big hit at hot New Wave club" – The Morning Record and Journal Live Review
A lively and enthusiastic live review from the June 28, 1980 issue of The Morning Record and Journal (Meriden, Connecticut) praising the young New Wave band Baby Strange for their energetic performance at Ron’s Place in New Haven, with special mention of their powerful cover of Marc Bolan’s “Baby Strange”. Publication: The Morning Record and Journal Date: June 28, 1980 Country: United States Section: Music Review / Live Report THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Jim Zebora revi

T.Rex
Jun 27, 19802 min read


Marc Bolan (September 13, 1979) – “Grabräuber bei Marc Bolan” – Bravo Magazine
A German‑language feature marking the second anniversary of Marc Bolan’s death, reflecting on his legacy as the star of T. Rex and the continuing devotion of fans who visit his grave each September.

T.Rex
Sep 12, 19791 min read
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