T.Rex (July 21 1972) – “Coins featuring Mickey” – Bravo Magazine

This Bravo magazine column from July 1972 spotlights Mickey Finn of T. Rex in a short fan‑feature titled “Münzen mit Mickey.” The piece responds to a reader’s request for a photo and profile of Finn, presenting him as the “no less talented half” of T. Rex alongside Marc Bolan.

Publication: Bravo Magazine   Date: July 21 1972

Country: Germany

The article opens with a fan letter from Marianne E. of Tinnen asking for a picture of Mickey Finn. Bravo obliges, printing a portrait of Finn with long dark hair and a relaxed expression. Beneath the photo, the magazine provides a brief biography: born 3 June 1947 in London, 1.70 metres tall, brown eyes and hair, and “currently single.” The tone is light and affectionate, typical of Bravo’s fan‑service style, which often paired reader correspondence with celebrity snapshots and trivia.

CONTEXT AND NOTES  

By mid‑1972, T. Rex were at the height of their glam‑rock fame following The Slider and Get It On. 

Mickey Finn’s popularity as Bolan’s stage partner made him a frequent subject of fan requests in Bravo. 

This column reflects the magazine’s role in connecting German fans to British pop idols through personal details and approachable imagery.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS   Event: Fan‑requested profile of Mickey Finn Era: 1972 – T. Rex / The Slider Period Tone: Friendly, fan‑oriented, and informal

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Headline: “Münzen mit Mickey”

• Fan letter requesting a photo of Mickey Finn

• Short biographical note listing birth date, height, and personal details

• Bravo logo and column layout typical of early‑1970s fan features

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