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T. Rex (November 26, 1973) “Wie wird dein neues Gesicht, Marc?"– POP Magazine

  • Writer: T.Rex
    T.Rex
  • Nov 26, 1973
  • 2 min read

The November 26, 1973 edition of German teen magazine POP features a major article on Marc Bolan exploring his evolving image and the future direction of T. Rex as they transition into a new phase.




Publication: POP

Date: November 26, 1973 Country: Germany

Location: Germany

Section: Feature / Artist Profile

THE STORY

The piece reflects on Bolan’s career from the early Tyrannosaurus Rex days through glam stardom, discussing his shift away from the classic T. Rex sound, new musical experiments, and questions about his “new face” and image. It includes striking photos and commentary on his influence and next steps.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

By late 1973 T. Rex were moving into the Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow era. This German feature captures the growing discussion around Bolan’s artistic evolution and whether he could maintain his massive popularity while changing direction.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: In-depth artist profile

Era: 1973 (T. Rex Glam Rock / Zinc Alloy transition) Tone: Reflective, questioning, fan-focused

Photography: Large dramatic black & white portraits of Marc Bolan

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • Bold headline “Wie wird dein neues Gesicht, Marc?” (“What will your new face be, Marc?”)

  • Multiple expressive photos of Marc Bolan with curly hair and intense poses

  • Extensive German-language article text analysing his career and future

  • Typical glossy 1970s teen/pop magazine layout


RELATED MATERIAL

  • September 1, 1973 Melody Maker “Why Marc won’t be giving up”

  • September 8, 1973 Diana Marc Bolan pin-up

  • October 27, 1973 Disc “Great Hits” advertisement

  • November 17, 1973 Melody Maker “Truck On (Tyke)” single advert

  • November 24, 1973 Music Star “We Meet The New Marc At Last!!” cover

  • December 22, 1973 Melody Maker “Truck Off” tour advertisement

  • December 29, 1973 Record Mirror Poll Supplement

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

SOURCES

  • POP Magazine, November 26, 1973

All magazine scans, newspaper cuttings, scrapbook items, photographs 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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