Recorded at Long Beach Arena during T. Rex's October 1974 American tour, this Don Kirshner's Rock Concert appearance captured Marc Bolan and T. Rex at a crucial moment in their campaign to establish a stronger foothold in the United States. The performance took place just days before newspaper coverage in California highlighted both the band's enormous British success and their continuing struggle for American recognition. Publication: Don Kirshner's Rock Concert Date: Octobe

A striking colour photo feature presents Marc Bolan during T. Rex’s 1974 American touring period, capturing the singer in a contemplative portrait session that contrasts with the flamboyant glam‑rock image that had made him one of Britain's biggest stars. Publication: Pink Magazine Publication Date: October 5, 1974 Event Date: October 1974 Country: United Kingdom This feature centres on a full‑page colour photographic portrait of Marc Bolan spread across a double‑page layout.

A newspaper feature announcing T. Rex's forthcoming Fresno appearance during the band's October 1974 North American tour, with Blue Öyster Cult sharing the bill at Warner's Theatre. Accompanied by a promotional photograph of Marc Bolan, the article introduced Fresno readers to the British group ahead of the concert. Publication: The Fresno Bee Date: October 4, 1974 Country: USAE vent Date: October 11, 1974 Published one week before the scheduled performance, this Fresno Bee f

This short Bravo news item reports on T. Rex's plans for a major American tour. The brief update informs readers that Marc Bolan and the group were preparing for an extensive series of United States dates as part of continuing efforts to strengthen their position in the American market. Publication: Bravo Date: October 3, 1974 Country: Germany Appearing in the magazine's "Pop-Telegramme" news section, the item reports that T. Rex intended to begin a major American tour at the

Released in October 1974 on Casablanca Records as catalogue number NB 810, Precious Star was issued in the United States as a promotional single to support the recently released American album Light Of Love. Unlike a standard commercial release, the promotional edition featured the same song on both sides of the record, with one side presented in mono and the other in stereo. Both sides were identified as "A" sides and carried "Promotion Not For Sale" designation. The single

This full-page Casablanca Records advertisement announces T. Rex's return to the American market with the release of the band's first album for the label. Built around imagery of Marc Bolan in concert, the advert presents Light Of Love as a revitalised new chapter for T. Rex and promotes both the album and the group's American touring activities. Publication: Billboard Date: September 28, 1974 Country: United States The advertisement is headed "On Their First Casablanca Album

Light Of Love was released in the United States by Casablanca Records on August 9, 1974. Issued exclusively for the North American market, the album combined previously released material with newer recordings that would later appear in the United Kingdom on Bolan's Zip Gun. The release was intended to support Marc Bolan's renewed efforts to establish T. Rex in the American market following the group's success in the United Kingdom and Europe. The album became one of the most

This Jersey Journal article, published on Friday, July 19, 1974, profiles Marc Bolan, lead singer of T. Rex, and his wife June Bolan, offering an intimate look at their marriage and daily life. Written by Peter Jones, it forms the final installment of a multi‑part series on celebrity relationships. Publication: The Jersey Journal (New Jersey, USA) Date: July 19 1974 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page 15 / Feature Series Title: Mrs. Marc Bolan – A Rock to Which Husba

The June 21, 1974 edition of Bravo Magazine reports that T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan is considering leaving the UK due to heavy tax demands from the English tax office. Publication: Bravo Magazine Date: June 21, 1974 Country: Germany Location: Germany Section: Music News THE STORY The article explains that Bolan is on the run not from fans, but from tax authorities. It notes he is seriously considering emigrating to a more tax-friendly country, following the example of the Rol

Marc Bolan (June 15, 1974) “Don’t be defensive, Marc – What exactly do you mean by that comment?” – NME (UK) PUBLICATION: Date: June 15, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Feature / Interview (Page 13) Title: Don’t be defensive, Marc – What exactly do you mean by that comment? THE STORY In a frank and sometimes confrontational interview, Marc Bolan discusses his views on fame, his past comments, songwriting, relationships with other artists, and his current state o