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Marc Bolan (July 29, 1972) Psychedelic Illustration – Romeo Magazine

  • Writer: T.Rex
    T.Rex
  • Jul 29, 1972
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jun 22

The July 29, 1972 edition of Romeo Magazine features a striking psychedelic colour illustration of Marc Bolan in full glam attire.


Publication: Romeo Magazine Date: July 29, 1972

Country: United Kingdom

Location: UK Section: Artwork / Feature

THE STORY

The illustration shows Marc Bolan standing confidently with an acoustic guitar, dressed in a vibrant yellow and red outfit with flared trousers, set against a swirling psychedelic background with sun, clouds, and floral motifs.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Romeo was a popular British teen magazine that frequently featured colourful artwork of pop stars. This piece perfectly captures Bolan’s flamboyant glam image at the height of T. Rextasy.


FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Artistic illustration

Era: 1972 (T. Rextasy peak) Tone: Psychedelic, glamorous Photography: Hand-drawn colour illustration

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • Marc Bolan in vibrant glam clothing

  • Psychedelic background with sun, clouds, and swirling patterns

  • Acoustic guitar and confident pose

  • Classic early-1970s psychedelic art style

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

SOURCES

  • Romeo Magazine, July 29, 1972


All magazine scans, newspaper cuttings, scrapbook items, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.




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