T. Rex (March 1973) “All Time Greats” Photo Feature – NME

The March 1973 edition of New Musical Express (NME) includes a nostalgic publicity photo of a young Marc Bolan, highlighting his early days and upcoming appearance in the film Born to Boogie.

Publication: NME (New Musical Express) Date: March 1973

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: Photo Feature / All Time Greats

THE STORY

The piece presents a classic black & white portrait of Marc Bolan from his pre-fame days, noting his time as a tank-driver and an 18-month “seminar among wizards” in Paris. It teases his starring role in the forthcoming film Born to Boogie.

CONTEXT AND NOTES T

his retrospective-style feature appeared during the absolute peak of T. Rextasy. NME used such archival photos to remind readers of Bolan’s rapid rise from underground folkie to glam superstar, while promoting the Ringo Starr-directed film.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Archival photo feature / film promotion Era: 1973 (T. Rex Glam Rock peak) Tone: Nostalgic, playful Photography: Classic early portrait of Marc Bolan

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Atmospheric black & white portrait of a young Marc Bolan

• Caption “ALL TIME GREATS” with text about his past and Born to Boogie

• Reference to his time as a tank-driver and Paris “seminar among wizards”

RELATED MATERIAL

• February 17, 1973 Record Mirror “The Starmakers No. 3: Tony Visconti”

• March 2, 1973 Melody Maker “20th Century Boy” single review

• March 3, 1973 Melody Maker “20th Century Boy” single review

• March 3, 1973 Melody Maker “The Godfathers of Rock”

  
  

• March 10, 1973 Melody Maker “Tanx for the memory” album review

• March 11, 1973 BRAVO Essen concert review

• April 14, 1973 Sounds “Born to Boogie” film advert

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SOURCES

• NME (New Musical Express), March 1973

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