This Brainerd Dispatch Q&A column from September 19 1972 answers a reader’s question about the origin of the band name T. Rex, offering a mix of factual background and colorful commentary on Marc Bolan’s persona and fame. Publication: The Brainerd Dispatch / The Brainerd Daily Dispatch Date: September 19 1972 Country: United States Responding to a query from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the column explains that T. Rex began as Tyrannosaurus Rex in the late 1960s before electrifyin

Released on 8 September 1972, Children of the Revolution marked a pivotal moment in T. Rex’s chart history. Written by Marc Bolan and produced by Tony Visconti, the single reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, breaking the band’s run of four consecutive official No. 1 hits. It nevertheless topped both the Melody Maker and New Musical Express charts, becoming the last T. Rex single to do so. The release did not appear on a regular studio album but became one of the band’s mos

This San Francisco Examiner feature from September 5 1972, written by Roderick Mann, profiles Ringo Starr during his transition from musician to actor and film producer. The article highlights his latest project, Count Downe, and his reflections on post‑Beatles life, including his recent documentary work on Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Publication: The San Francisco Examiner Date: September 5, 1972 Country: United States Mann’s interview finds Ringo in London, relaxed yet introspec

On 30 August 1972, T. Rex, led by Marc Bolan, pre‑recorded their performance of “Children of the Revolution” at BBC Television Centre for upcoming Top of the Pops broadcasts. The session formed a key part of the promotional run‑up to the single’s release on 8 September 1972. The track appeared on three TOTP episodes that month: • 14 September — broadcast using the pre‑recorded studio performance • 21 September — the song played over the weekly chart rundown • 28 September — t

This full-page advertisement promotes T. Rex's album The Slider. Featuring a striking photograph of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn, the advert highlights the group's latest LP and reinforces the visual identity that had become synonymous with T. Rex during the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 19, 1972 Country: United Kingdom This dramatic full-page advertisement is devoted entirely to T. Rex and the promotion of The Slider, the group's latest album rel

T. Rex’s classic glam rock album The Slider, released in the United States on August 19, 1972, featuring the hits “Metal Guru,” “Telegram Sam,” and “The Slider,” housed in a distinctive gatefold sleeve, un like the UK release RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Title: The Slider Date: August 19, 1972 (US Release) Label: Reprise Records Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album (Gatefold) Country: United States Catalogue: MS 2095 TRACK LIST Side A Metal Guru Mystic Lady Rock On T

This striking full-page EMI advertisement promotes T. Rex's album The Slider. Using a dramatic portrait of Marc Bolan and a simple, bold design, the advert focuses entirely on the release, reinforcing the album's importance during one of the most successful periods of T. Rex's career. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: August 19, 1972 Country: United Kingdom This full-page advertisement is devoted exclusively to promoting The Slider, T. Rex's latest album. The desig

The 6 August 1972 edition of The Baltimore Sun carries a short item on Marc Bolan’s recent visit to New York and the contrast between his British and American popularity. Publication: The Baltimore Sun Date: August 6, 1972 Country: United States The piece reports that Marc Bolan, leader of T. Rex, was recently in New York from London, vacationing and “trying to find out why he’s not a star in America,” according to an associate. It notes that in England Bolan is said to be as

The August 1972 issue of Hit Parader features Marc Bolan of T. Rex on the cover under the heading “T. Rex Flash,” with an interior interview and photographs. Publication: Hit Parader Date: August 1972 Country: United States The cover shows a circular photograph of Marc Bolan singing and playing guitar, surrounded by a colourful star design, with the text “Marc Bolan (T.Rex).” Inside, a full-page live shot of the band on stage is captioned “T. REX — they call it Rexmania in En

The August 2 1972 issue of Bravo presents a multi-page photo feature on T. Rex’s English tour, headed “BRAVO shows the very latest T. Rex showpiece: Marc’s role” and “Clear the road for the T. Rex boss!” Publication: Bravo Date: August 2, 1972 Country: Germany The feature follows Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn on a four-day tour of England in a ten-metre-long, eleven-ton luxury bus equipped with stereo, refrigerator and upholstered armchairs. Photographs show Marc reading newspa