T. Rex (July 17, 1981) “T. Rex erfanden den Glitzer-Rock” Retrospective – BRAVO Magazine

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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