Marc Bolan (August 7, 1979) Tribute Feature – Circus Magazine

The August 7, 1979 edition of Circus Magazine features a tribute to Marc Bolan following his tragic death on September 16, 1977, with striking black & white portraits and a retrospective look at his career.

Publication: Circus Magazine Date: August 7, 1979

Country: United States

Location: USA

Section: Tribute / Memorial Feature

THE STORY 

The feature includes iconic photos of Bolan, one a close-up portrait and another showing him performing with guitar, along with text reflecting on his glam rock legacy and influence.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

Published nearly two years after Bolan’s death in a car crash, this tribute highlights his transformation from folk singer (Tyrannosaurus Rex) to glam rock superstar. Circus Magazine, a major US rock publication, paid homage to one of the most influential figures of the 1970s glam scene.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Magazine tribute feature Era: 1979 (Posthumous tribute) Tone: Reflective, celebratory Photography: Classic black & white portraits of Marc Bolan

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Close-up portrait of Marc Bolan with curly hair

• Dynamic performance shot with guitar

• “MARC BOLAN” headline and retrospective text

• Typical late-1970s rock magazine tribute layout

RELATED MATERIAL

• September 1977 various memorial articles following Bolan’s death

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SOURCES

• Circus Magazine, August 7, 1979

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