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Marc Bolan & T. Rex (May 16, 2006) Born To Boogie – The Soundtrack Album 2CD
The official double-CD soundtrack album to Marc Bolan’s 1972 film Born To Boogie, featuring the full motion picture soundtrack on Disc 1 and a complete T. Rex live concert recorded at the Empire Pool, Wembley on March 18, 1972 on Disc 2. A essential archival release packed with classic glam performances, spoken-word segments, and rare footage tie-ins. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan & T. Rex Title: Born To Boogie – The Soundtrack Album Date: May 16, 2006 Labe

T.Rex
May 15, 20062 min read


Marc Bolan (June 15, 2003) “How Marc made his mark” - The Independent
The June 15, 2003 edition of The Independent features a column by Readers’ Editor Simon O’Hagan discussing an unidentified photograph of a young Marc Bolan (then known as Mark Feld) that was used in a previous feature without proper credit. Publication: The Independent Date: June 15, 2003 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Readers’ Editor / Corrections & Clarifications THE STORY The piece explains how a mod-era photo of three young men (one confirmed as Bolan)

T.Rex
Jun 15, 20032 min read


T. Rex (2002) – Wax Co. Singles Box Set Volume 2 (1975–1978) CD Box Set UK
Wax Co. Singles Volume 2 (1975–1978) was released by Edsel Records in 2002 as the second volume in the label's acclaimed Wax Co. Singles series. Presented as a limited-edition box set, the collection reproduces the original T. Rex single releases from the final years of Marc Bolan's career. Covering the period from 1975 through 1978, the set documents Bolan's creative evolution following the peak years of T. Rextasy. The collection brings together the original A-sides and B-s

T.Rex
Oct 13, 20023 min read


T. Rex (July 28, 2002) – “Marc Bolan, so obscure, so influential”– The Philadelphia Inquirer
The July 28, 2002 edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer features an article by Tom Moon on T. Rex’s Marc Bolan, describing him as so obscure yet so influential. Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer Date: July 28, 2002 Country: United States The piece discusses Marc Bolan’s lasting impact despite relative obscurity in the United States. It covers the 25th anniversary of his death, the retrospective 20th Century Boy: The Ultimate Collection, and Bolan’s pioneering glam-rock st

T.Rex
Jul 27, 20021 min read


Marc Bolan & T. Rex (May 19, 2001) – Live At The Boston Gliderdrome 1972 CD Album
Live At The Boston Gliderdrome 1972 is a live archive album released in 2001 by Diamondstar Productions. The release documents a T. Rex performance recorded at the Boston Gliderdrome in Lincolnshire during the height of the band's glam rock success. Issued as an official Marc Bolan Fan Club release, the album presents a complete concert performance recorded at the Starlight Rooms within the Boston Gliderdrome and captures T. Rex on stage during the Electric Warrior era. The a

T.Rex
May 18, 20013 min read


Marc Bolan / T. Rex (October 20, 2000) – “Billy Elliot” Film Review Reference - The Philadelphia Inquirer
This Philadelphia Inquirer review of the film Billy Elliot opens with a direct reference to Marc Bolan and T. Rex, noting how Bolan's music helps establish the atmosphere of 1980s Britain. Reviewer Steven Rea highlights “Cosmic Dancer” as one of several Bolan recordings used throughout the film. Publication: The Philadelphia Inquirer Date: October 20, 2000 Country: United States In his review of Billy Elliot, critic Steven Rea immediately draws attention to Marc Bolan's prese

T.Rex
Oct 19, 20002 min read


Marc Bolan (October 1, 1997) – “The Man Who Would Be King” Feature - Mojo
This substantial ten-page Mojo feature reassesses the life, career and legacy of Marc Bolan twenty years after his death. Combining archive photographs with recollections from family members, friends, managers, musicians and contemporaries, the article paints a detailed portrait of the boy who became the driving force behind T. Rex and one of the defining figures of British glam rock. Publication: Mojo Date: October 1, 1997 Country: United Kingdom This extensive Mojo feature

Marc Bolan
Sep 30, 19973 min read


Marc Bolan & T. Rex (June 1, 1997) – Live 1977 Limited Edition Remastered 2CD
Live 1977 is a live archive release credited to Marc Bolan & T. Rex and issued by Edsel Records in June 1997. Released as a limited edition remastered double CD, the set compiles performances from Marc Bolan's final British tour appearances during March 1977 together with a bonus disc drawn from an earlier American performance recorded in Cleveland, Ohio during 1974. The release brought together material from concerts at London's Rainbow Theatre, Portsmouth Locarno and the Ag

1977
May 31, 19973 min read


T. Rex (June 15, 1996) “T-Rex: A BBC History (Windsong)” Daily Echo
The June 15, 1996 edition of the Daily Echo reviews the T. Rex compilation A BBC History (Windsong), a collection of 17 BBC sessions recorded between October 1967 and March 1971, offering a fascinating alternative look at Marc Bolan’s prime years. Publication: Daily Echo (Bournemouth) Date: June 15, 1996 Country: United Kingdom Location: Bournemouth, Dorset Section: Music Review THE STORY The review highlights standout tracks like “Ride A White Swan,” “Jeepster,” and “Hot Lov

T.Rex
Jun 14, 19962 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex / T. Rex (June 1, 1996) – A BBC History Album CD : UK
A comprehensive 1996 CD anthology compiling rare BBC session recordings, live tracks, and performances spanning Tyrannosaurus Rex’s early psychedelic folk era through T. Rex’s glam breakthrough, offering an essential audio history of Marc Bolan’s formative years. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex / T. Rex Title: A BBC History Date: June 1996 Label: Band Of Joy Format / Type: CD Album (Compilation) Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: BOJCD 016 THE STORY This 26-track CD

T.Rex
May 31, 19962 min read
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