T. Rex | Glam-Slam-Boogie 9/15

Text listing of the March 15, 1973 Top of the Pops episode hosted by Noel Edmonds, featuring performances by Gilbert O’Sullivan, Roxy Music, The O’Jays, Timmy Thomas, Slade, and others, with “20th Century Boy” used for the chart rundown.

T. Rex (March 15 1973) – Top of the Pops “20th Century Boy” Chart Rundown

A wiped broadcast, but not a lost moment — “20th Century Boy” thundered through the BBC countdown, turning a simple chart rundown into a glam‑rock lightning strike.

On Tele: I need TV when I got T-Rex

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Mar 15, 19732 min read

A black‑and‑white photo of a teenage girl standing between Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn. All three hold small trophy statues. The setting appears to be a backstage dressing room, with the musicians smiling warmly toward the camera.

T.Rex (March 13, 1973) “Irmgard Pilger with Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn” Bravo Magazine

A teenage fan, a backstage invitation, and a Silver Otto trophy — sometimes the most enduring rock‑and‑roll stories are the quiet, human ones.

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Mar 13, 19732 min read

A German magazine review page featuring a large black‑and‑white photo of Marc Bolan performing onstage with a white electric guitar, wearing a shiny open‑chest shirt. A smaller inset photo shows a fan being assisted or restrained by a uniformed worker. The surrounding text is a critical review of T. Rex’s Essen concert.

T. Rex (March 11, 1973) “Konzert in Essen: Götterdämmerung” Concert Review – BRAVO Magazine

A rare moment of vulnerability in Bolan’s touring history — a night where technical chaos overshadowed the glitter, only for him to reclaim his brilliance days later on national television.

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Mar 11, 19732 min read

T. Rex (March 10, 1973) “Tanx for the memory” Album Review - Melody Maker

A transitional Bolan — confident, exploratory, and pushing the T. Rex sound into deeper grooves and richer textures.

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Mar 10, 19731 min read

T. Rex (March 3, 1973) “20th Century Boy” Single Review – Melody Maker

A witty, fast‑moving snapshot of the week’s new 7" releases, showcasing Chris Welch’s playful critical voice and the eclectic soundscape of early‑1973 pop.

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Mar 3, 19732 min read

T. Rex (March 2, 1973) “20th Century Boy” Single Review – Melody Maker

A swaggering glam‑rock blast, “20th Century Boy” is celebrated by Melody Maker as a nervy, dance‑floor‑ready anthem powered by Bolan’s howl and a pounding beat.

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Mar 2, 19731 min read

T. Rex (December 1, 1972) “Solid Gold Easy Action” / “Born to Boogie” – Single 7" UK

T.Rex’s “Solid Gold Easy Action” climbed to No. 3 on December 17, 1972, peaked at No. 2 on January 6, 1973, and charted for 11 weeks.

7 Inch Boogie: Singles

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Feb 17, 19732 min read

T. Rex (February 10, 1973) “Rex World Tour; No Home Gigs” NME

New Musical Express announces T. Rex’s six-week European tour starting in Berlin, with confirmed dates across Germany and plans for further shows in France, Scandinavia, and Holland, plus upcoming tours in the Far East and United States. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: February 10, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Tour Announcement THE STORY The article details the band’s upcoming European itinerary, notes the absence of British dates

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Feb 10, 19732 min read

T. Rex (February 1973) “Fabulous 208 Calendar” Pin-Up - Fabulous 208 Magazine

The February 1973 edition of Fabulous 208 magazine includes a large, full-colour Marc Bolan pin-up as part of their 1973 calendar series, showing him smiling outdoors in a leather jacket and blue velvet trousers. Publication: Fabulous 208 Date: February 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Calendar Pin-Up / Poster THE STORY The colourful calendar page features a relaxed and smiling Marc Bolan posing with foliage against a stone wall background, accompanied b

Hang-Ups: Pictures Of Purple People

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Feb 1, 19732 min read

Record Mirror (January 6, 1973) “RM Predicts The New Year Honours”

Record Mirror looks ahead to the coming year with predictions for the biggest stars of 1973, featuring a prominent photo of Slade and mentions of acts including T. Rex, David Cassidy, the Osmonds, and others. Publication: Record Mirror Date: January 6, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: New Year Predictions / Feature THE STORY The article asks readers and industry figures who they believe will be the stars of 1973. It includes commentary on current acts li

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Jan 6, 19732 min read