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Marc Bolan / T. Rex (July 5, 1972) Feature – BRAVO Magazine

Writer: 1972
1972
Jul 4, 1972
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BRAVO features Marc Bolan as part of a colourful holiday-themed spread titled “17 Otto - Sieger verschenken Urlaubs-Spaß”.

Publication: BRAVO Magazine

Date: July 5, 1972

Country: Germany

Location: Germany

Section: Feature / Celebrity Spread


THE STORY 

The large group photo includes Marc Bolan alongside other stars such as Brian Connolly (Sweet), Chris Roberts, Pierre Brice, and more, in a fun, summery vacation-themed layout promoting a reader competition.


CONTEXT AND NOTES

 This feature appeared at the absolute peak of T. Rextasy in Europe. By July 1972, T. Rex were dominating charts across the continent. BRAVO, Germany’s biggest youth magazine, frequently featured Bolan due to his massive popularity with teenage readers.

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • Bold headline about summer vacation prizes

  • Large group photo featuring Marc Bolan prominently

  • Other 1970s stars including members of The Sweet

  • Typical early-1970s BRAVO magazine colourful layout


FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Magazine feature / celebrity photo spread

Era: 1972 (T. Rextasy peak) Tone: Fun, colourful, promotional Photography: Large group colour photo with Marc Bolan


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