This Southern Daily Echo review from August 19 1972 praises T. Rex’s album The Slider, urging readers not to dismiss Marc Bolan’s work as lightweight pop. The critic calls Bolan “quite a poet,” highlighting his lyrical wit and referencing standout tracks such as Ballrooms of Mars, Telegram Sam, and Metal Guru. Publication: Southern Daily Echo / Southern Evening Echo Date: 19 August 1972 Country: England The review opens with a direct appeal to readers: “Don’t be a musical s

This Plain Dealer column from August 1972 reviews T. Rex’s album The Slider alongside other summer releases, praising Marc Bolan’s infectious rock rhythm and lyrical flair. The piece situates Bolan’s work within the broader pop landscape of the early ’70s, highlighting his growing influence in both the UK and the US. Publication: The Plain Dealer Date: August 18 1972 Country: United States Under the heading “Discotakes,” the writer names The Slider as the “surprise album of

This Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush Gazette review from August 1972 celebrates T. Rex’s album The Slider, capturing the frenzy of “rampant Rex‑maniacs” sweeping Britain. The piece praises Marc Bolan’s earthy glam‑rock sound and his ability to turn even simple love songs into chart‑topping hits. Publication: Hammersmith and Shepherds Bush Gazette Date: August 17 1972 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Earthy Rock for the Rex‑Maniacs,” reviewer Dave Lewis opens by ac

This Coast Dispatch column from August 1972 reviews T. Rex’s album The Slider, offering a witty and perceptive take on Marc Bolan’s glam‑rock artistry. Writer Scott Chatfield contrasts the band’s playful style with heavier rock acts, praising Bolan’s charm and musical inventiveness. Publication: Coast Dispatch Date: August 17 1972 Country: United States Under the heading “Off the Record…”, Chatfield opens by noting that outsiders might mistake T. Rex for a heavy group like

This Daily News notice from August 1972 announces lineup changes for the Schaefer Music Festival at Wollman Rink in Central Park, New York. The brief update confirms that T. Rex’s scheduled Monday performance was cancelled and replaced by Steppenwolf and Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show. Publication: Daily News Date: August 13 1972 Country: United States Under the heading “New Names in Park,” the article reports two program changes for the Schaefer Music Festival. Steppenwolf,

This Daily News advertisement from July 1972 promotes the upcoming Schaefer Music Festival at Wollman Rink in Central Park, New York. The listing includes a schedule of pop‑music concerts and notes that T. Rex’s planned appearance on Monday, August 14 was replaced by Steppenwolf and Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show. Publication: Daily News Date: July 30 1972 Country: United States The advert presents the full lineup for the Schaefer Music Festival, a major summer concert series

This Bravo International double‑page spread from September 6 , 1971 includes a short feature titled “Pop gibt’s noch in 50 Jahren” (“Pop will still exist in 50 years”), spotlighting Marc Bolan of T. Rex as a symbol of enduring pop vitality. The article appears alongside humor, lifestyle, and youth‑culture columns, reflecting the magazine’s eclectic mix of entertainment and personality coverage. Publication: Bravo International  (Pop Magazine) Date: September 6, 1971 Country

This Melody Maker clipping from September 4 1971 features a striking monochrome photograph of Marc Bolan performing live, captured in the midst of his early‑1970s T. Rex era. The image, printed in halftone style, highlights Bolan’s distinctive curls and his close connection with the guitar — a defining symbol of his glam‑rock transformation. Publication: Melody Maker Date: 4 September 1971 Country: United Kingdom The photograph shows Bolan in a moment of concentration, his

This Disc article from August 1971 previews the Weeley Festival of Progressive Music, spotlighting Marc Bolan and T. Rex as the headline act. Rosalind Russell’s column captures the excitement surrounding Bolan’s meteoric rise and the festival’s scale, which promised to be one of Britain’s biggest rock events of the year. Publication: Disc Date: August 28 1971 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Marc tops the ‘forever’ festival,” the article notes that among...

This Melody Maker feature from August 1971, written by Chris Welch, profiles Marc Bolan at the height of his success with T. Rex. The article explores Bolan’s transformation from underground folk poet to chart‑topping glam‑rock star, capturing his reflections on fame, creativity, and the pressures of stardom. Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 28 1971 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Marc Time,” Chris Welch writes that “success and Mr Bolan has been a happy m