T. Rex (October 3, 1985) – “Super T. Rex Boogie” Advert - LA Weekly
This advertisement promotes a special T. Rex celebration held in Hollywood to mark both Marc Bolan's birthday and the release of the compilation album T. Rextasy: The Best Of T. Rex. Featuring a large portrait of Bolan, the event was designed as a tribute evening for fans of T. Rex and glam rock.
Publication: LA Weekly
Date: October 3, 1985
Country: United States
This full-page advertisement announces a "Super T. Rex Boogie" held at TVC15 in Hollywood. The event took place on Friday, September 27, 1985, and was organised as a celebration of Marc Bolan's birthday and the release of the compilation LP T. Rextasy: The Best Of T. Rex.
Dominating the advertisement is a large black-and-white portrait of Marc Bolan. The image occupies most of the page and immediately identifies the event's focus. Beneath the photograph, bold lettering promotes the celebration and encourages fans to attend.
The advert promises "loads of T. Rex videos" and presents the evening as a dedicated gathering for admirers of Bolan and his music. The wording emphasises the continuing popularity of T. Rex nearly a decade after Bolan's death and highlights the enduring appeal of the band's catalogue.
Venue details are provided for 6160 Hollywood Boulevard, at the Alcala Restaurant, with entrance located at the rear of the building. The advertisement concludes with Warner Bros. branding, linking the event to the release campaign for the compilation album.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
Published in LA Weekly, the advertisement reflects the strong cult following that T. Rex maintained throughout the 1980s. Tribute nights, compilation releases and video screenings helped keep Marc Bolan's music in circulation and introduced it to new audiences.
The advert is particularly notable because it combines a birthday tribute with the promotion of T. Rextasy: The Best Of T. Rex, demonstrating the continuing commercial and cultural interest in Bolan's legacy during the mid-1980s.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Hollywood tribute night celebrating Marc Bolan and T. Rex
Era: 1985 T. Rex revival era
Tone: Promotional and celebratory
Photography: Large portrait photograph of Marc Bolan
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
• Advertisement for a "Super T. Rex Boogie" event
• Celebration of Marc Bolan's birthday
• Promotion of T. Rextasy: The Best Of T. Rex
• Venue details for TVC15, Hollywood
• Promise of extensive T. Rex video screenings
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