A two‑page Circus Magazine tribute to Marc Bolan, published on August 7 1979, revisiting the legacy of the T. Rex frontman two years after his death. The layout pairs a dynamic performance photograph with a stark portrait, capturing both the flamboyance and introspection of Bolan’s glam‑rock persona.

A little over a year after Marc Bolan’s death, the Telegraph and Argus revisits his life through the newly published book Marc Bolan: A Tribute. Written by Nick Kehoe, the feature concentrates on the personal recollections of those who knew Bolan, including Gloria Jones, June Bolan and Tony Visconti. Publication: Telegraph and Argus Date: October 17, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Marc Bolan legend” and the striking sub-heading “The Flower Child With A Knife

A respectful tribute review in the Irvine Herald (May 26, 1978) celebrating the release of a double album compilation of Marc Bolan’s early work, highlighted by the previously unreleased “The Children Of Rarn Suite” produced by Tony Visconti. Publication: Irvine Herald and Kilwinning Chronicle Date: May 26, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section: Music / Album Review THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article reviews a double album tribute to Marc Bolan’s early years, compil

A stark, reverent full‑page memorial advertisement published in Record Mirror on April 15, 1978, presenting Marc Bolan not as a glam icon in motion but as a figure frozen in legacy. The tone is solemn, archival and unmistakably posthumous, marking a moment where the industry pauses to frame Bolan’s life as a complete body of work spanning 1947 to 1977.

A celebratory three-page spread in Record Mirror (January 14, 1978) announcing Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s dominant victory in the 1977 Readers’ Poll, with Bolan winning Best Male Singer, Best Dressed Artist, and T. Rex taking Best Group and Best Album for Dandy In The Underworld. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Publication: Record Mirror Date: January 14, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section: Readers’ Poll Results / Major Feature Marc Bolan and T. Rex swept the Record Mirror R

A warm, in-depth profile in The Mail (September 6, 1977) featuring Marc Bolan discussing his upcoming role as Rudolph Valentino in Ken Russell’s film, his life story, rise to fame with T. Rex, and reflections on his journey from childhood to superstardom. Publication: The Mail (Millom and South Copeland edition) Date: September 6, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section: Entertainment / TV Personality Feature The article presents Marc Bolan as a natural star, covering his early

Released in 1977 as a non-album single, Celebrate Summer was written and produced by Marc Bolan. It became the final T. Rex release before Bolan’s tragic death in a car crash on 16 September 1977. The track was recorded at AIR Studios in April 1977, shortly after the band’s twelfth studio album, Dandy in the Underworld, came out in March. That April, Bolan split his time recording at both Decibel Studios and AIR Studios. From the sessions at AIR Studios he remixed and partial

The August 1, 1977 edition carries a Sun exclusive by Tim Ewbank announcing that Marc Bolan is being given his own television series which will feature punk and new-wave bands. Publication: The Sun Date: August 1, 1977 Country: United Kingdom The article reports that pop idol Marc Bolan is to host a six-part television series called Marc, starting at the end of the month. Bolan plans to introduce genuinely talented new-wave bands and says people have been clamouring for him t

A profile in the Sports Argus (March 12, 1977) highlighting Marc Bolan’s latest image transformation into a “Godfather figure,” his new band line-up, upcoming UK tour dates, and the release of his new album Dandy In The Underworld with the single “Soul Of My Suit.” Publication: Sports Argus Date: March 12, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section: Music / Entertainment Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article notes Marc Bolan’s evolution from hippie to glam superstar

A prominent feature in the Daily Record (March 11, 1977) announcing Marc Bolan’s revamped T. Rex line-up, upcoming British tour, new album Dandy In The Underworld, and single “Soul Of My Suit,” highlighting his continued evolution as a glam rock pioneer. Publication: Daily Record Date: March 11, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section: Friday Rock / Music Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article focuses on Marc Bolan’s new T. Rex line-up and their plans to “make the