The November 26, 1973 edition of German teen magazine POP features a major article on Marc Bolan exploring his evolving image and the future direction of T. Rex as they transition into a new phase. Publication: POP Date: November 26, 1973 Country: Germany Location: Germany Section: Feature / Artist Profile THE STORY The piece reflects on Bolan’s career from the early Tyrannosaurus Rex days through glam stardom, discussing his shift away from the classic T. Rex sound, new musi

The November 24, 1973 edition of Music Star magazine features Marc Bolan on the cover with the excited headline “We Meet The New Marc At Last!!”, highlighting a major interview or photo feature inside. Publication: Music Star Date: November 24, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Front Cover / Pin-Up Feature THE STORY The colourful cover prominently displays a close-up portrait of Marc Bolan and teases an exclusive meeting with “the new Marc,” alongside oth

The November 17, 1973 edition of Melody Maker features a striking full-page advertisement for T. Rex’s new single “Truck On (Tyke)”, released November 16. Publication: Melody Maker Date: November 17, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Single Advertisement THE STORY The bold advert showcases a confident Marc Bolan in an open denim jacket, promoting the new single with strong graphic design and the playful title “Truck On (Tyke)”. CONTEXT AND NOTES This sing

This Sydney Morning Herald feature looks ahead to T. Rex’s imminent Australian appearances following the group's American and Far East touring. Published under the headline “Bolan, T. Rex Spectacular”, the item promises an unusually elaborate stage production involving fog machines, dramatic lighting, a special curtain backdrop and even oxy-welders, while reporting that Marc Bolan and T. Rex were due to arrive in Sydney the following Friday. Publication: The Sydney Morning He

The October 27, 1973 edition of Disc magazine features a striking full-page advertisement for T. Rex’s compilation album Great Hits, released “By Public Demand” and including a full colour poster. Publication: Disc Date: October 27, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Album Promotion / Full-Page Advertisement THE STORY The dramatic advert promotes the new T. Rex Great Hits album on the BLN 5003 label (available on tape), highlighting the strong public deman

This short Bravo-Disco news item focuses on Marc Bolan and his changing appearance. Headlined “Marc feierte Geburtstag beim Friseur”, translated as “Marc Celebrated His Birthday at the Hairdresser’s”, the piece reports that Bolan had his trademark curls cut considerably shorter, presenting the change as a striking new look for the T. Rex star. Publication: Bravo Date: October 18, 1973 Country: Germany Appearing within the “Bravo-Disco 43” news pages, the small feature is devo

Bravo reports on Marc Bolan's difficult experiences in America, examining T. Rex's attempts to conquer the United States and the challenges encountered during the band's overseas campaign. Accompanied by numerous photographs, the two‑page feature presents a candid look at a period when expectations of American success failed to match reality. Publication: Bravo Publication Date: October 11, 1973 Country: Germany Event Date: 1973 American Tour Period This two‑page Bravo featur

This episode of The Midnight Special featured T. Rex performing both "Hot Love" and "Bang A Gong (Get It On)" for American television audiences. Hosted by Seals & Crofts, the programme showcased a diverse range of artists, with Marc Bolan and T. Rex delivering one of the night's most memorable rock performances. The Midnight Special (NBC Television) Date: September 28, 1973 Country: United States T. Rex appeared as special guests on Season 2, Episode 3 of The Midnight Special

The September 7, 1973 edition (Issue 18) of German teen magazine POP features an exclusive behind-the-scenes studio report on T. Rex recording in Munich at Musicland Studios with producer Tony Visconti. Publication: POP Magazine Date: September 3, 1973 Country: Germany Location: Germany Section: Studio Report THE STORY The article follows Marc Bolan and the band (Steve Currie, Bill Legend, Mickey Finn) during sessions for the upcoming album. It includes multiple studio photos

The September 1, 1973 edition of Melody Maker features an in-depth interview with Marc Bolan in which he addresses criticism of his recent performances, discusses his determination to continue, and shares plans for new material and tours. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 1, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Major Interview / Feature THE STORY Marc Bolan responds to negative reviews from his recent US tour, asserting his commitment to performing a