Marc Bolan / T. Rex (January 14, 1978) Record Mirror Readers' Poll Triumph – Record Mirror Feature
A celebratory three-page spread in Record Mirror (January 14, 1978) announcing Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s dominant victory in the 1977 Readers’ Poll, with Bolan winning Best Male Singer, Best Dressed Artist, and T. Rex taking Best Group and Best Album for Dandy In The Underworld.
THE STORY | WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS |
Publication: Record Mirror Date: January 14, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section: Readers’ Poll Results / Major Feature Marc Bolan and T. Rex swept the Record Mirror Readers’ Poll, with Bolan winning multiple top categories and the band securing Best Group and Best Album. The feature celebrates his enduring popularity and the success of Dandy In The Underworld, highlighting his status as a readers’ favourite even after the peak of glam. Large “MARC” headline with striking portrait of Bolan. Full poll results tables showing T. Rex and Bolan winning Best Group, Best Male Singer, Best Dressed Artist, and Best Album. Multiple photos and celebratory text across three pages. Classic 1978 Record Mirror poll feature design. |  |
CONTEXT AND NOTES | FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS |
Published on January 14, 1978, this major poll results spread came shortly after Marc Bolan’s death in September 1977. It stands as a touching posthumous tribute, showing the deep affection fans still held for him and T. Rex, with Dandy In The Underworld recognized as the top album. | Event: 1977 Record Mirror Readers’ Poll results Era: 1978 (Posthumous tribute) Tone: Celebratory, respectful, fan-focused Photography: Iconic portraits of Marc Bolan and poll graphics RELATED MATERIAL: For other related posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. |
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