Sounds reports on criticism aimed at the rising cost of major rock concerts, with Atomic Rooster leader Vincent Crane publicly attacking ticket prices charged for Christmas appearances by T. Rex and Led Zeppelin. The issue also includes news of a proposed T. Rex animated television series and advertisements for the band's Christmas Sundown concerts. Publication: Sounds Publication Date: December 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: December 22–23, 1972 (T. Rex Christm

Personal scrapbook page preserving original memorabilia from a T. Rex concert at Brixton Sundown on December 23, 1972, including a London Theatre Bookings receipt, postal order counterfoil and surviving pieces of concert confetti. Publication: Personal Concert Memorabilia Date: December 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom This scrapbook page documents attendance at a T. Rex concert at Brixton Sundown on December 23, 1972. At its centre is a space originally intended for a ticket

This short feature looks back at Marc Bolan’s progression from the underground Tyrannosaurus Rex duo to the chart success of T. Rex. Published as the hits were described as arriving “thick and fast”, the article recalls the early partnership with Steve Peregrine-Took, Mickey Finn’s arrival and Bolan’s development towards a new style of rock music, before promoting T. Rex’s appearance at the Sundown in Edmonton that evening. Publication: Redbridge Guardian and Independent (Wan

A festive T. Rex promotional page celebrates the Christmas season with advertisements for the band's December Sundown concerts, the release of Born To Boogie, the current album The Slider, and the new single Solid Gold Easy Action, presenting Marc Bolan's world as a complete multimedia phenomenon at the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Unknown Publication Date: December 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: December 22–23, 1972 THE STORY Presented under the headline “Hap

Record Mirror reviews Born To Boogie, with Val Mabbs examining Ringo Starr’s film of Marc Bolan and T. Rex and concluding that the picture works best as a record of the Bolanmania phenomenon rather than as a conventional motion picture. Publication: Record Mirror Publication Date: December 16, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: December 1972 – UK release of Born To Boogie Written by Val Mabbs, this review assesses Born To Boogie, the Apple Films production directed by R

This brief and exceptionally hostile Daily Mirror review takes aim at Born To Boogie, the Marc Bolan and T. Rex film produced and directed by Ringo Starr. Rather than celebrating the intensity of Bolanmania captured on screen, the reviewer dismisses the film as overwhelming pop hysteria and attacks both its volume and Starr’s comic appearances. Publication: Daily Mirror Date: December 15, 1972 Country: United Kingdom The review focuses on Born To Boogie, giving the film a U c

This short Western Daily Press feature announces the London premiere of Marc Bolan’s first film, Born To Boogie. The article describes the 65-minute production as a piece of rock ’n’ roll entertainment and highlights Ringo Starr’s role as producer and director, while also reporting plans for a limited London cinema release on New Year’s Eve.. Publication: Western Daily Press and Times and Mirror Date: December 14, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Published under the headline “Bol

This Evening Standard cinema advertisement announces the London premiere of Born To Boogie, presenting Marc Bolan and T. Rex alongside Ringo Starr and Elton John as the major attractions. The advert promotes an invitation-only premiere at 7.00 p.m., followed by the first public performance at 9.00 p.m. the same evening. Publication: Evening Standard Date: December 14, 1972 Country: United Kingdom The advertisement announces that Marc Bolan, T. Rex, Ringo Starr and Elton John

This Evening Standard fashion page provides an unusual glimpse of Marc Bolan’s influence beyond music, with a featured jacket specifically described as having been bought by Marc Bolan and Gary Glitter. Edited by Suzy Menkes, the page examines the continuing popularity of glitter, velvet and flamboyant clothing during 1972. HEADLINE PARAGRAPH Publication: Evening Standard Date: December 11, 1972 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY Appearing on the Evening Standard’s “Fashion 3”

Caroline Boucher takes a personal and wide‑ranging look at Marc Bolan, tracing his journey from Tooting Mod to flower child, then electric rock star, while examining the pressures, criticisms and expectations that came with being Britain’s biggest pop phenomenon. Publication: Disc Date: December 9, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Written by Caroline Boucher, this major feature presents Marc Bolan at the height of Bolanmania, yet surprisingly reflective about his career and publi