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T.Rex (May 26, 1973)IMarc Bolan - It’s Here! Cover

Writer: 1973
1973
May 26, 1973
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Updated: Jun 16

A vibrant full-colour cover from the teen pop magazine It’s Here! (No.7, dated May 26, 1973) featuring Marc Bolan as the main star.


SOURCE DETAILS Publication: It’s Here! Date: May 26, 1973 (No.7)

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Front Cover

THE STORY This issue proudly announces “IT’S HERE!” with Marc Bolan taking centre stage on the cover. It promotes super pin-ups, songs from Donny, Marc, Andy & David, Elton, and David, plus an inside story from Marie on the Osmonds and other favourites

CONTEXT AND NOTES

 At the peak of T. Rextasy in 1973, Marc Bolan was one of the biggest names in British teen pop. Magazines like It’s Here! frequently put him on the cover to attract his huge young fanbase.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Marc Bolan front cover feature Era: 1973 – Peak T. Rextasy / Glam Rock period Tone: Bright, colourful and exciting Photography: Close-up colour portrait of Marc Bolan Audience: UK teen pop magazine readers

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

A classic early-1970s teen magazine cover with a large, intense close-up portrait of Marc Bolan with his signature dark curly hair. Bold, multi-coloured headlines promote pin-ups and features, set against a bright background with eye-catching typography.

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All magazine artwork, photographs, logos, 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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  • 1971 The Warrior's Reign The arrival of T. Rextasy. Chart success, cultural influence, and the breakthrough.

  • 1972: The Height Of T. Rextasy The phenomenon reaches its peak. Hit records, sold-out concerts, television appearances.

  • 1973: Beyond The Revolution Moving beyond the peak years, Marc continued to evolve creatively while remaining one of Britain's most visible and influential performers.

  • 1974: Zinc Alloy's Dream A year of experimentation, reinvention, and ambitious new directions as Marc sought fresh creative horizons.

  • 1975: Zip Gun Boogie Defined by the release of Bolan's Zip Gun, this period documented Marc's continuing creativity.

  • 1976: The Dragon Takes Flight The Futuristic Dragon era. New ideas, renewed momentum, and the foundations of a remarkable comeback.

  • 1977: The Dandy's Return The celebrated comeback year. New music, television .

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