Bill Pollock reviews T. Rex following the sold-out Santa Monica Civic Auditorium concert, offering a sharply critical assessment of the music while acknowledging the spectacle surrounding Marc Bolan and contrasting T. Rex with The Doobie Brothers, who had opened the evening. Publication: Los Angeles Herald Examiner Publication Date: October 17, 1972 Country: United States Event Date: Santa Monica Civic Auditorium concert Under the headline “Marc Bolan: Sequins & Noise”, Bill

Joseph Bensoua reports on T. Rex’s Southern California appearances at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and Long Beach Auditorium, contrasting the enthusiastic local response with the more apathetic reception encountered elsewhere on the group's American tour. The review concentrates on Marc Bolan’s performance, from the power of the opening numbers through an acoustic interlude and an extended closing rendition of “Bang A Gong.” Publication: South Bay Daily Breeze Date: October

This memorabilia item consists of a copy of T. Rex's classic album The Slider bearing a Marc Bolan autograph in blue ink on the front cover. The signature was accompanied by supporting provenance in the form of a printed email from writer and broadcaster Spencer Leigh. According to the accompanying statement, Leigh interviewed Marc Bolan during an appearance at Southport Theatre in 1976. At the request of friend Pete Rimmer, he took along a copy of The Slider for Bolan to sig

This collectible item features a Marc Bolan Supershow cover promoting a "Giant Poster!" special. The cover displays a close-up image of Marc Bolan with glitter beneath his eyes and was originally sold for 15p. Accompanying the cover is a large fold-out poster that has been personally signed and dedicated by Bolan. Publication: Giant Poster / Marc Bolan Supershow Date: Unknown Country: United Kingdom The memorabilia consists of two related items. The first is a large fold-out

Within a wider article examining the state of contemporary rock music and the emergence of new stars, The Los Angeles Times highlights T. Rex as one of the British acts attempting to generate excitement in the American market. The piece focuses on Marc Bolan's popularity, the band's ongoing U.S. tour and the challenges facing their American breakthrough. Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: October 15, 1972 Country: United States Event Date: October 15, 1972 Written by Ro

Appearing ahead of a major Southern California concert appearance, this Los Angeles Herald Examiner feature introduces Marc Bolan to American readers, tracing his journey from London street performer to one of Europe's biggest rock stars. Published during T. Rex's first serious push into the United States, the article captures Bolan at the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Los Angeles Herald Examiner Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: USA Event Date: October 14, 197

As Bolanmania continued to sweep Britain, the Western Daily Press reported that Marc Bolan had purchased a substantial country property in Herefordshire. The article captures the period when T. Rex's success had elevated Bolan from underground performer to one of Britain's most recognisable pop stars. Publication: Western Daily Press and Times and Mirror Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1972 Written by Neill Graham, this news repo

An American newspaper profile examines Marc Bolan and T. Rex at the height of their popularity, presenting Bolan as an artist moving beyond simple rock and roll clichés and developing into a more thoughtful and poetic songwriter. Published during the band's first major breakthrough in the United States, the article captures how American journalists viewed the phenomenon of Bolanmania. Publication: News‑Chronicle Publication Date: October 13, 1972 Country: USA Event Date: Octo

A syndicated entertainment report follows Ringo Starr and Maureen Starkey as they arrive in the United States to promote Born To Boogie, the new concert film centred on Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Publication: The Longview Daily News Date: October 8, 1972 Country: USA This entertainment column reports on Ringo Starr and Maureen Starkey arriving in the United States to promote Ringo's new film, Born To Boogie. The article identifies the movie as a celebration of the success of Marc

A short newspaper profile introduces Marc Bolan to American readers, examining his rapid rise from cult performer to international rock star as T. Rex's popularity continued to grow in the United States. Publication: The San Francisco Examiner Date: Saturday, October 7, 1972 Country: USA Written by Tom Campbell, the article describes Marc Bolan as both Britain's newest sex symbol and one of rock music's most talked‑about personalities. Referencing comments made earlier in the