T. Rex (October 4, 1971) – “2 Superboys: Marc & Mickey (T. Rex)” Cover - Bravo
This issue of Bravo places Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn of T. Rex on the front cover during the group's breakthrough period. Presented as “2 Superboys: Marc & Mickey (T. Rex)”, the cover reflects the growing popularity of the duo across Europe following the success of Get It On and the rise of Bolanmania.
Publication: Bravo
Date: October 4, 1971
Country: Germany
The cover features a full-colour photograph of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn seated outdoors, posing back-to-back on grass. Bolan appears in bright red trousers and a dark shirt with a contrasting yellow collar, while Finn is dressed in light-coloured clothing. The relaxed image contrasts with the increasingly dramatic stage presentation associated with T. Rex during this period.
The headline identifies the pair as “2 Superboys: Marc & Mickey (T. Rex)”, reflecting the strong appeal they held for Bravo's youthful readership. By the autumn of 1971, T. Rex had become one of the most exciting new acts in Europe, attracting attention through both their music and distinctive visual style.
The cover places Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn as the principal attraction of the issue. Surrounding cover lines promote other features and stories, but the dominant image and caption ensure that T. Rex remains the central focus.
The magazine's presentation highlights the duo's growing celebrity status and demonstrates how quickly Marc Bolan was becoming a major pop culture figure beyond the British music press.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
Published during the Electric Warrior era, the cover captures T. Rex at the point where the group's popularity was expanding rapidly throughout Europe. Following the success of “Get It On”, Marc Bolan had become one of the most recognisable figures in contemporary music.
The cover is significant because it presents both Bolan and Mickey Finn together during a period when T. Rex was widely perceived as a partnership at the centre of the glam rock explosion. It also reflects Bravo's role in introducing British pop and rock stars to a large continental audience.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn featured on the cover of Bravo
Era: 1971 Electric Warrior era
Tone: Promotional and fan-focused
Photography: Full-colour outdoor portrait of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
• Bravo cover featuring Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn
• Caption identifying the duo as “2 Superboys: Marc & Mickey (T. Rex)”
• Full-colour photograph taken during T. Rex's breakthrough year
• European coverage of the expanding T. Rex phenomenon
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