T. Rex / Marc Bolan (August 2, 1972) – “Marc’s role” / “Clear the road for the T. Rex boss!” Tour Feature – Bravo

The August 2 1972 issue of Bravo presents a multi-page photo feature on T. Rex’s English tour, headed “BRAVO shows the very latest T. Rex showpiece: Marc’s role” and “Clear the road for the T. Rex boss!”

Publication: Bravo

Date: August 2, 1972

Country: Germany

The feature follows Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn on a four-day tour of England in a ten-metre-long, eleven-ton luxury bus equipped with stereo, refrigerator and upholstered armchairs.

Photographs show Marc reading newspapers on the bus, Mickey with girlfriend Chelita, the full crew of 14 roadies, technicians and bodyguards, police escorts, sold-out stickers, fans waiting outside venues in Birmingham and Cardiff, stage performances, and crowd scenes.

Text describes the hysteria, with 500 fans storming the stage, police protection previously reserved for the Queen, and Marc’s reactions to the intense fan response.

Captions detail daily routines, including newspaper reading, filming, and the decision to continue touring despite the pressure.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

The spread captures the height of T. Rextasy on the road, emphasising the scale of the fan frenzy and the protective measures required for the band’s travel between London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester and back.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Tour photo feature

Era: 1972 (The Slider / Rexmania era) Tone: Excited, documentary Photography: Extensive black-and-white and colour photos of Marc Bolan, Mickey Finn, the bus, crew, fans and live performances

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Marc Bolan reading on the luxury tour bus

• Mickey Finn and Chelita resting

• Group photo of the full road crew with the bus

• Stage shots, police escorts, sold-out notices and enthusiastic crowds

• Captions describing the four-day itinerary and fan incidents

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