This Rex Reed feature centres on Ringo Starr’s activities beyond The Beatles, but contains an important section on Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Starr discusses producing Born To Boogie, describes his friendship with Bolan, and explains why the T. Rex star represented a return to genuine show-business glamour. Publication: The San Francisco Examiner Date: December 31, 1972 Country: United States Written by Rex Reed, the article examines Ringo Starr’s move into film production and bu

Appearing ahead of a major Southern California concert appearance, this Los AngeOne of the harshest contemporary American reviews of T. Rex's first major U.S. tour, this San Francisco Examiner article documents the band's appearance at Winterland and illustrates the mixed reaction Marc Bolan encountered as he attempted to translate Bolanmania into American success. Publication: The San Francisco Examiner Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: USA Event Date: October 13, 

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

The 8 August 1969 edition of The San Francisco Examiner lists Tyrannosaurus Rex in the “Today’s Highlights” rock section for a show at the Family Dog on the Great Highway. Publication: The San Francisco Examiner Date: August 8, 1969 Country: United States Under the heading “TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS,” the Rock listing reads: Country Joe and the Fish, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Tongue and Groove and Kevin, tonight through Sunday from 9 to 2 at the Family Dog on the Great Highway. CONTEXT AND