Marc Bolan / T. Rex (July 22, 1972) “Bolan film: autumn release” – Melody Maker

The July 22, 1972 edition of Melody Maker announces that the Ringo Starr-directed film about Marc Bolan will be released in autumn.

Publication: Melody Maker

Date: July 22, 1972

Country: United Kingdom

Location: UK

Section: News

THE STORY

Marc Bolan will spend the next two weeks in the studio overdubbing for the film shot by Ringo Starr at T. Rex’s Wembley Empire Pool concert in March. The film will include a studio jam session with Elton John, outdoor shots with T. Rex, and appearances by Ringo himself. It is scheduled for release in time to coincide with T. Rex’s five-week American tour starting in September.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This update came at the height of T. Rextasy. The film, eventually titled Born To Boogie, documented the band’s phenomenal success and captured the energy of their live shows. It remains one of the most important visual records of the glam rock era.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Film production update

Era: 1972 (T. Rextasy peak) Tone: Exciting, promotional Photography: Text-based news item (no photo in clipping)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold headline “Bolan film: autumn release”

• Details about overdubbing sessions for the Ringo Starr film

  
  

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