T.Rex: (September 2, 1972) “The Biggest Thing Since The Beatles” - The Gazette Montreal

Publication: The Gazette (Montreal, Canada)

Date: Saturday, September 2, 1972 Author: Bill Mann

Section: Feature / Music Commentary

“T.Rex – best that since the Beatles” Major feature praising T.Rex (led by Marc Bolan) as the most exciting British rock act since The Beatles. The article celebrates their massive rise in popularity and cultural impact in 1972.

Key Content	Notable Mentions
The piece discusses T.Rex’s phenomenal success, their glam rock sound, Marc Bolan’s star power, and the electric atmosphere surrounding the band during the height of T.Rextasy.	Strong emphasis on T.Rex as a game-changing force in rock music, with comparisons to The Beatles and commentary on their influence on the current music scene.

All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.