T. Rex (July 17, 1981) “T. Rex erfanden den Glitzer-Rock” Retrospective – BRAVO Magazine
- T.Rex
- Jul 17, 1981
- 2 min read
The July 17, 1981 edition of German magazine BRAVO publishes a major two-page retrospective on Marc Bolan and T. Rex, celebrating their invention of glitter rock following Bolan’s tragic death in 1977.
Publication: BRAVO Magazine
Date: July 17, 1981
Country: Germany
Location: Germany
Section: Special Feature / Tribute
THE STORY
The spread includes multiple photos of Marc Bolan in his classic glam outfits, live shots with the band, and detailed text looking back at T. Rex’s impact on music and fashion. It highlights Bolan as the creator of glitter rock and reflects on his enduring influence.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
Published nearly four years after Bolan’s passing in a car crash, this BRAVO feature serves as a heartfelt retrospective for a new generation of readers. It captures the lasting legacy of T. Rex and glam rock in Germany, where the band had massive popularity.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Two-page retrospective feature Era: 1981 (Posthumous tribute) Tone: Nostalgic, celebratory Photography: Multiple colour and black & white photos of Marc Bolan and T. Rex
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Bold headline “T. Rex erfanden den Glitzer-Rock”
Large central photo of Marc Bolan in a red leather outfit
Collage of performance shots, stage images, and fan photos
Detailed German text recounting Bolan’s career and influence
RELATED MATERIAL
July 29, 1972 Record Mirror “Bolan Was ‘Born To Boogie’”
July 22, 1972 Melody Maker film announcement
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