Marc Bolan (February 17, 1973) “Marc Bolan is no Slider” Disc Music Paper

The February 17, 1973 edition of Disc features an in-depth article on Marc Bolan, in which he discusses his music, image, and dismisses any notion of sliding popularity while looking ahead to new material.

Publication: Disc

Date: February 17, 1973

Country: United Kingdom

Location: London Section: Major Feature / Interview

THE STORY

Marc Bolan talks candidly about his career, recent work, and future plans.

CONTEXT AND NOTES This feature appears during a busy period for T. Rex in early 1973, as the band promoted new singles and prepared for further releases and tours. It reflects Bolan’s confidence amid the pressures of stardom.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

 Event: In-depth artist interview Era: 1973 (T. Rex Glam Rock peak) Tone: Direct, confident, reflective Photography: Black & white portrait of Marc Bolan

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold headline “Marc Bolan is no Slider”

• Large photo of Marc Bolan

• Extensive interview text covering his views on music, success, and the future

• Byline and typical 1970s music weekly layout

RELATED MATERIAL

• February 1, 1973 Circus Magazine interview

• February 10, 1973 NME tour announcement

• February 17, 1973 Disc “Twentieth Century Boy” announcement and fan letter

• March 13, 1973 Bravo fan photo with Bolan and Finn

For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES

• Disc, February 17, 1973

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