This Charlotte Observer clipping from August 1972 reports on Marc Bolan’s visit to New York, where the T. Rex frontman was “trying to find out why he’s not a star in America.” The short piece contrasts Bolan’s immense fame in Britain with his more modest recognition across the Atlantic. Publication: The Charlotte Observer Date: August 20 1972 Country: United States Written by Mike Jahn, the article describes Bolan’s curiosity about his limited American success despite his s