The October 23, 1973 edition of Melody Maker announces plans for T. Rex’s major British tour — their first since the previous Christmas — along with details of Marc Bolan’s new album and upcoming single. Publication: Melody Maker Date: October 23, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Tour Announcement THE STORY The article reveals that T. Rex are planning an extensive UK tour for early 1974. It notes that Marc Bolan has finished mixing tapes for the b

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The August 5, 1973 edition of the German pop magazine announces a new addition to T. Rex with the arrival of guitarist Jack Green, alongside details of upcoming tour plans with Three Dog Night. Publication: Pop Magazine (German pop weekly) Date: August 5, 1973 Country: Germany Location: Germany Section: Band News / Feature THE STORY T he article reports that after some line-up changes, T. Rex has welcomed new guitarist Jack Green (formerly of Trapeze). It mentions the band’s

The July 9, 1973 edition of the Daily Mirror looks back at how ten years transformed Marc Bolan from a fresh-faced teenage model to the glittering superstar of glam rock. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: July 9, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Feature THE STORY The article contrasts early photos of a clean-cut young Marc Bolan (then known as a model) with his current flamboyant glam image — complete with glittering jackets, satin trousers, and shoulder-l

A vibrant full-colour cover from the teen pop magazine It’s Here! (No.7, dated May 26, 1973) featuring Marc Bolan as the main star. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: It’s Here! Date: May 26, 1973 (No.7) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover THE STORY This issue proudly announces “IT’S HERE!” with Marc Bolan taking centre stage on the cover. It promotes super pin-ups, songs from Donny, Marc, Andy & David, Elton, and David, plus an inside story from Marie on the Osmond

A full-colour cover and competition feature from Jackie magazine (No.490, week ending May 26, 1973) giving readers the chance to win an official Marc Bolan Shinysheaker jacket. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Jackie Date: Week ending May 26, 1973 (No.490) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + Competition Page 5 THE STORY This issue promotes a major reader competition to win one of twenty-five genuine Marc Bolan Shinysheaker jackets. The cover features a striking

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Music Star Date: May 12, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: Come to School with Marc THE STORY This cheerful Music Star cover presents Marc Bolan as a friendly, approachable teen idol in a feature titled “Come to School with Marc”. The issue also promotes time with Donny Osmond, a letter from The Jacksons, and the chance to “wear David’s shirt”, alongside a super double-page poster of Marti Kristian from The New Seeker

By May 1973, Marc Bolan was redefining his image. This POP feature presents him as both confident and reflective — a star aware of his influence yet conscious of the pressures of success.