T. Rex (June 21, 1974) “Auf der Flucht: Marc Bolan” – Bravo Magazine

The June 21, 1974 edition of Bravo Magazine reports that T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan is considering leaving the UK due to heavy tax demands from the English tax office.

Publication: Bravo Magazine

Date: June 21, 1974

Country: Germany

Location: Germany

Section: Music News

THE STORY

The article explains that Bolan is on the run not from fans, but from tax authorities. It notes he is seriously considering emigrating to a more tax-friendly country, following the example of the Rolling Stones who moved to the South of France.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This piece reflects the common practice among high-earning British rock stars in the early 1970s of relocating abroad to avoid high UK tax rates. It captures a turbulent period for Bolan personally and professionally.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: News report on Bolan’s tax situation

Era: 1974 (Post-glam era) Tone: Sensational, gossipy Photography: Black & white photo of Marc Bolan

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold headline “Auf der Flucht: Marc Bolan”

• Photo of Marc Bolan

• Details about tax issues and potential emigration

• Typical Bravo magazine news style

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SOURCES

• Bravo Magazine, June 21, 1974

June 21, 1974: The latest from London: T. Rex boss Marc Bolan is on the run – but for once not from fans, but from an unpleasant pursuer: namely the English tax office, which is slapping high earners like Marc with hefty tax demands. Now Mr. Bolan is seriously considering emigrating to a more tax-friendly country, like the Rolling Stones before him, who gave up their residences in England and moved to the South of France

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