Marc Bolan (August 1, 1977) – “Bolan Puts Punk in the Picture” Feature – The Sun

The August 1, 1977 edition carries a Sun exclusive by Tim Ewbank announcing that Marc Bolan is being given his own television series which will feature punk and new-wave bands.

Publication: The Sun

Date: August 1, 1977

Country: United Kingdom

The article reports that pop idol Marc Bolan is to host a six-part television series called Marc, starting at the end of the month.

Bolan plans to introduce genuinely talented new-wave bands and says people have been clamouring for him to do a television series for years.

The show will be a really exciting, totally electronic rock show, with Bolan and T. Rex performing three numbers each week and introducing two guests per programme.

Groups such as The Stranglers and The Jam have agreed to appear. Bolan also comments on his past problems with drink and drugs, his current life with Gloria Jones and their son Rolan, and describes himself in a way as an elder statesman of punk.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

 The piece presents Bolan’s return to the pop scene via television after a period away, linking his glam-rock past with the emerging punk movement and noting the freedom Granada is giving him on the show.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Television series announcement Era: 1977 (late career / punk crossover) Tone: Promotional, conversational Photography: Small portrait of Marc Bolan and a photo of The Stranglers

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Large headline “BOLAN PUTS PUNK IN THE PICTURE”

• Announcement of the six-part series Marc featuring new-wave bands

• Quotes from Bolan about the show, his past and personal life

• Photos of Bolan and The Stranglers

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