T.Rex (March 13, 1973) “Irmgard Pilger with Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn” Bravo Magazine

The March 13, 1973 edition of Bravo Magazine features a photograph of 16-year-old Irmgard Pilger from Frankfurt with Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn after a BBC live show, where the two band members signed autographs for her.

Publication: Bravo

Date: March 13, 1973

Country: Germany

Location: Munich

Section: Pop / Fan Feature

THE STORY

The image shows Irmgard Pilger proudly holding signed items alongside Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn. The accompanying text describes her trip from Frankfurt to London to attend a BBC live performance by T. Rex, after which she received personal dedications in her autograph album from both musicians.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This charming fan-focused piece reflects the intense popularity of T. Rex in Germany during the height of their glam success. Bravo, as the leading German teen magazine, frequently covered the band and their dedicated young fanbase across Europe.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

 Event: Fan meet-and-greet / BBC show coverage

Era: 1973 (T. Rex Glam Rock peak) Tone: Fan-friendly, celebratory Photography: Black & white group photo of Marc Bolan, Irmgard Pilger, and Mickey Finn

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Black & white photograph of Marc Bolan, Irmgard Pilger (16), and Mickey Finn

• Irmgard holding autographed items

• German text describing her journey from Frankfurt to London for the BBC show and receiving personal dedications

RELATED MATERIAL 

This March 13, 1973 Bravo Magazine feature showing Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn with a young fan connects with other 1973 T. Rex press items, including the February 10 tour announcement and June 16 Disc cover.

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

SOURCES

• Bravo Magazine, March 13, 1973

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