Bravo looks back at a decade of Golden Otto Award winners, celebrating the artists who dominated the magazine's influential reader polls. Among the featured acts is T. Rex, whose extraordinary success during the height of Bolanmania secured their place alongside some of the biggest names in popular music, including The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bee Gees, Slade and Bay City Rollers. Publication: Bravo Publication Date: October 15, 1976 Country: Germany Event Date:

This Bravo magazine feature, published on July 15, 1976, presents a striking transformation of Marc Bolan, the British glam‑rock icon of T. Rex fame. The headline reads „Ob Ihr’s glaubt oder nicht! Das ist Marc Bolan“ — “Whether you believe it or not! This is Marc Bolan.” The article contrasts Bolan’s earlier glitter‑rock image with his new, more refined look, captured in a dramatic black‑and‑white portrait that dominates the page. Publication: Bravo Magazine (Munich, Germany

A full-page Record Mirror & Disc advertisement promoting T.Rex’s new single “Dreamy Lady”. The advert presents it as part of a disco-flavoured three-track package under the banner “T•REX DISCO PARTY”, featuring bold illustration and promotion for “Bolan’s Jive In ’75”.

A Mayfair Suite advertisement published in the Evening Chronicle announces T. Rex as one of the venue's forthcoming attractions, with the group scheduled to appear at the Newcastle venue on Friday, October 17, 1975. Publication: Evening Chronicle Publication Date: September 19, 1975 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 17, 1975 THE STORY Published under the heading “The Mayfair Suite – Forthcoming Attractions”, this newspaper advertisement lists T. Rex among a series o

This Bravo magazine spread from September 11 1975 presents a vivid photographic profile of Marc Bolan, capturing his transformation through a series of striking images. The feature celebrates Bolan’s flamboyant stage persona and his evolution as one of England’s most charismatic rock figures. Publication: Bravo Date: September 11 1975 Country: Germany The double‑page layout showcases Bolan in multiple poses and outfits, from glitter‑covered close‑ups to dynamic live shots wit

The 8 August 1975 edition of the Daily Record features a large photograph of Marc Bolan under the headline “WHO’S A PRETTY BOY, THEN!” Publication: Daily Record Date: August 8, 1975 Country: United Kingdom The piece describes Marc Bolan as “the lovely, lively lad who likes to apply rouge to his cheeks” and notes that he has just given out a message to those who thought he and T. Rex were not quite as big as they were. It states that his new single “New York City,” written by

The 2 August 1975 issue of Melody Maker publishes a reader’s letter under the heading “Bolan’s still a teen hero!” Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 2, 1975 The letter writer recalls that when they were 15 or 16 the superior figures in British pop were Marc Bolan and David Bowie, with Gary Glitter and Bryan Ferry emerging. The writer expresses pleasure at the re-emergence of Marc Bolan, noting that while today’s 15-year-olds lack a clear star figure to look up to, Bolan’

This Eastern Evening News article, published on Monday, July 28, 1975, reviews Marc Bolan’s comeback performance with T. Rex at Tiffany’s in Yarmouth. The piece captures Bolan’s return to the British stage after two years in America' Publication: Eastern Evening News (Norwich, Norfolk, England) Date: July 28 1975 Country: United Kingdom Title: Marc May Need a ‘White Swan’ to Ride Back The review opens with a description of Bolan’s loyal fans raising their arms as he began his

This newspaper advert, published on Friday, July 11, 1975, promotes the upcoming Marc Bolan and T. Rex concert at Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, scheduled for Saturday, July 26 at 8 p.m. The notice announces a “Sensational Appearance” by Bolan and his band, supported by Quiklik, with tickets priced at £1.30, available from the venue box office and usual agents. Publication: East Kent Times and Mail (Ramsgate, Kent, England) Date: July 11 1975 Country: United Kingdom ...

This Lennox Herald feature, published on Thursday, July 24, 1975, presents an in‑depth interview with Marc Bolan, conducted by Eric Wishart. The article, captures Bolan’s reflections on fame, creativity, and his return to performing after a two‑year hiatus from Britain. Publication: The Lennox Herald (Dumbarton, Strathclyde, Scotland) Date: July 24 1975 Country: Scotland Title: Nightmares — They’re Fun to Bolan! The piece opens with Bolan’s vivid description of his Hollywood‑