The 4 August 1973 edition of The Daily Herald lists an upcoming T. Rex concert under its “Concerts” section. Publication: The Daily Herald Date: August 4, 1973 Country: United States Under the heading “KING CO. — COMING,” the notice announces T. Rex — Rockster; 9 p.m. Aug. 15, Paramount Northwest Theater, Seattle (901 Pine St.); Concerts West booking; adm. $4 adv., $5 day of show. CONTEXT AND NOTES The short entry forms part of a local entertainment listings column promoting the Seattle date. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Concert listing Era: 1973 (Tanx era) Tone: Informational Photography: Text-only listing (no photo) WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS T. Rex scheduled for August 15 at Paramount Northwest Theater, Seattle Performance time of 9 p.m. Ticket prices $4 advance / $5 day of show Concerts West as the booking agent 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.

The July 27, 1973 edition of The Miami Herald carries an advertisement for a Three Dog Night concert with special guest T. Rex featuring Marc Bolan at the Hollywood Sportatorium. Publication: The Miami Herald Date: July 27, 1973 Country: United States The advert, presented by Concerts West, promotes “A Summer Spectacular, with the One and Only: Three Dog Night” tonight at 8:00 p.m. Special guest is listed as T. Rex featuring the Slider himself, Marc Bolan. The venue is the Hollywood Sportatorium. General admission is $6.00, with tickets available at the Sportatorium box office after 3:00 p.m. and at various local record and ticket outlets. CONTEXT AND NOTES The advertisement highlights T. Rex as the special guest supporting Three Dog Night, with specific mention of Marc Bolan. Ticket locations listed include Sid’s East & West, Disc & Tape, Record Shack, Foxmoor, Keetis and Jeans Etc. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Concert advertisement Era: 1973 (Tanx era) Tone: Promotional Photography: Group photo of Three Dog Night 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.

The August 5, 1973 edition of the German pop magazine announces a new addition to T. Rex with the arrival of guitarist Jack Green, alongside details of upcoming tour plans with Three Dog Night. Publication: Pop Magazine (German pop weekly) Date: August 5, 1973 Country: Germany Location: Germany Section: Band News / Feature THE STORY T he article reports that after some line-up changes, T. Rex has welcomed new guitarist Jack Green (formerly of Trapeze). It mentions the band’s upcoming tour supporting Three Dog Night and Marc Bolan’s continued role as the central figure delivering powerful guitar riffs and vocals. CONTEXT AND NOTES By mid-1973 T. Rex were in a transitional phase, adjusting their live line-up while maintaining their glam rock momentum. Jack Green’s addition helped strengthen the band’s sound for the continuing international touring. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Line-up change announcement Era: 1973 (T. Rex Glam Rock era) Tone: Informative, positive Photography: Black & white live performance shot of Marc Bolan with guitar WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Headline “Zuwachs für T. Rex” (Addition for T. Rex) Photo of Marc Bolan performing energetically on stage Text detailing the new guitarist Jack Green joining the band Mentions of the upcoming tour with Three Dog Night RELATED MATERIAL March 10, 1973 Melody Maker “Tanx for the memory” album review August 25, 1973 Melody Maker Los Angeles concert review September 1, 1973 Melody Maker “Why Marc won’t be giving up” For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Pop Magazine (German), August 5, 1973 All magazine scans, newspaper cuttings, scrapbook items, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.

The 2 August 1973 edition of The Mobile Press features a report on Marc Bolan’s appearance in Mobile under the headlines “Bolan Finds Southern Response To T-Rex Wonderful” and “British Star Sure Of Success.” Publication: The Mobile Press Date: August 2, 1973 Country: United States The article describes Marc Bolan strutting onstage “like a butterfly in hobnail boots” at the Mobile Municipal Auditorium the previous night, supporting Three Dog Night. Bolan is portrayed as confident about T-Rex’s imminent success in the American rock glitter world and dismisses claims that the U.S. market is ignoring him. He comments on the enthusiastic southern response, his plans for movies, musical scores, books and more recordings, and name-checks contemporaries including David Bowie, Ringo, Harry Nilsson and Alice Leon. A sketch portrait of Bolan accompanies the piece. CONTEXT AND NOTES The feature captures Bolan’s self-assured attitude during T. Rex’s 1973 American dates and his positive reaction to the southern audience. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Concert report and interview Era: 1973 (Tanx era) Tone: Reportorial, admiring Photography: Line-drawing portrait of Marc Bolan WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Headlines about Bolan’s southern reception and confidence Description of the Mobile Municipal Auditorium performance Quotes from Marc Bolan on success, plans and contemporaries Sketch portrait of Bolan 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.

The 4 August 1973 edition of The Capital Journal includes a short notice listing T. Rex among the August concerts at the Paramount Theater in Portland. Publication: The Capital Journal Date: August 4, 1973 Country: United States The paragraph states that August’s concert schedule at the Paramount Theater in Portland opens tonight with Billy Preston. The Canadian rock group “The Guess Who” will appear Tuesday, with “T. Rex,” a highly-electric English band, slated for August 14. All performances begin at 9 p.m., with tickets available at usual Paramount Northwest outlets. CONTEXT AND NOTES The item forms part of a local entertainment listing announcing the upcoming T. Rex date. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Concert schedule notice Era: 1973 (Tanx era) Tone: Informational Photography: Text-only notice (no photo) WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Mention of T. Rex as a highly-electric English band Scheduled date of August 14 at the Paramount Theater Performance time and ticket information Listing alongside Billy Preston and The Guess Who 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.

The 4 August 1973 edition of The Ithaca Journal carries an advertisement for a joint concert by Three Dog Night and T. Rex. Publication: The Ithaca Journal Date: August 4, 1973 Country: United States The boxed advertisement announces Three Dog Night and T. Rex at the Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York, on August 23 at 8 P.M. Ticket prices are listed as $6 advance and $7 day of show. Tickets are available at the Broome County Arena Box Office only and go on sale Monday, August 6. CONTEXT AND NOTES The advert promotes an upcoming co-headline date on the 1973 U.S. tour schedule. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Concert advertisement Era: 1973 (Tanx era) Tone: Straightforward promotional Photography: Text-only advertisement (no photo) WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Bold headline “THREE DOG NIGHT and T. REX” Venue, date and time details Ticket prices and sales information Box-office restriction 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.

The 1 August 1973 edition of The Mississippi Press announces T. Rex’s guest appearance with Three Dog Night in Mobile under the headline “Super star performs tonight.” Publication: The Mississippi Press Date: August 1, 1973 Country: United States The short notice states that Marc Bolan, described as the biggest rock star in the world outside the United States, will lead T-Rex in their guest appearance with Three Dog Night in Mobile that night. The concert begins at 8 in the Municipal Auditorium. It notes that T-Rex records for Warner Brothers and currently has the album Tanx in release. A photograph shows Marc Bolan performing on stage with a tambourine. CONTEXT AND NOTES The item promotes the evening’s concert, highlighting Bolan’s international status and the current album. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Concert announcement Era: 1973 (Tanx era) Tone: Promotional Photography: Black-and-white stage photo of Marc Bolan WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Headline “Super star performs tonight” Details of the Mobile Municipal Auditorium show with Three Dog Night Reference to the album Tanx Performance photograph of Marc Bolan 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.

This Journal review from August 1973 recounts a lively concert at Dillon Stadium featuring T. Rex and Three Dog Night. Written in a conversational tone, the piece captures the audience’s anticipation and excitement as Marc Bolan’s glam‑rock spectacle unfolded before the headliners took the stage. Publication: The Journal (Meriden,  Connecticut) Date: August 13 1973 Country: United States Under the heading “Big Daddy Reviews – Rock Concert – Three Dog Night at Dillon Stadium,” the article describes a summer evening of music and spectacle. After an opening act dismissed as “straight out of the ’50s,” the crowd was treated to T. Rex’s flamboyant arrival “in a charge of green and pink satin threads.” The review highlights the band’s performance of Bang a Gong (Get It On) and Marc Bolan’s dramatic stage antics — notably “beating his guitar with a whip until it blew up in a cloud of smoke.” Despite the visual flair, the writer suggests the set felt brief and left the audience eager for the main act. Three Dog Night followed with an electrifying show, performing hits such as Shambala, Eli’s Coming, Mama Told Me Not to Come, Easy to Be Hard, and Joy to the World. Their extended jam closed the night on a high note, described as “fantastic and stimulating music” that gave the crowd a “natural high without any pot or booze.” CONTEXT AND NOTES By 1973, T. Rex were at the height of their U.S. pop‑rock fame, touring behind The Slider and Tanx. This review reflects the American press’s fascination with Bolan’s theatrical style — a mix of glam flamboyance and rock ’n’ roll swagger. The concert’s pairing with Three Dog Night, a mainstream U.S. act, underscores T. Rex’s crossover appeal during their peak years. The piece also captures the cultural divide between British glam and American rock audiences, with Bolan’s glitter‑clad performance standing out amid the stadium’s more traditional rock atmosphere. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: T. Rex supporting Three Dog Night at Dillon Stadium, Hartford, Connecticut Era: 1973 – Tanx Tour / U.S. Glam Rock Peak Tone: Casual, humorous, and fan‑oriented Photography: None included; text‑only concert review WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Review of T. Rex’s performance preceding Three Dog Night Description of Bolan’s theatrical stage antics and costume Praise for Three Dog Night’s energetic closing set 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.

The July 21, 1973 edition of PopsWop Magazine features a striking close-up portrait of Marc Bolan on the cover. Publication: PopsWop Date: July 21, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Front Cover THE STORY The cover shows a dramatic close-up of Marc Bolan, with teasers for other features including Suzi Quatro, Marty Kristian, and Andy Mackay. CONTEXT AND NOTES This cover was published during the height of T. Rextasy. PopsWop was a popular British teen music magazine that regularly featured glam rock stars. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Magazine cover feature Era: 1973 (Tanx era) Tone: Glamorous, iconic WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Bold “POPSWOP” masthead Large close-up photo of Marc Bolan Teasers for Suzi Quatro, Marty Kristian, Andy Mackay, and more Classic early-1970s teen magazine cover design RELATED MATERIAL July 20, 1973 Bravo “Jetzt machen T. Rex ihre Hits in München” studio feature For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES PopsWop Magazine, July 21, 1973 All magazine scans, newspaper cuttings, scrapbook items, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.

The July 31, 1973 edition of The Mobile Press announces that Three Dog Night will perform the following evening at the Municipal Auditorium, with T-Rex led by Marc Bolan as the supporting act. Publication: The Mobile Press Date: July 31, 1973 Country: United States The short news item states that popular rock group Three Dog Night will be back in Mobile the next day for an 8 p.m. concert at the Municipal Auditorium. Appearing with the group will be T-Rex, led by British pop star Marc Bolan. Three Dog Night, noted as holding 14 Gold Records, will feature the light show and sound system previously used by Pink Floyd. Ticket prices are given as $5.50 in advance and $6.50 at the door, available from the auditorium box office and local outlets. CONTEXT AND NOTES The piece promotes the upcoming concert and specifically names T-Rex and Marc Bolan as the supporting attraction for the Mobile audience. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Concert announcement Era: 1973 (Tanx era) Tone: Promotional Photography: Text-based item (no photo in clipping) WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Headline “Three Dog Night Concert Tomorrow” Mention of T-Rex led by British pop star Marc Bolan as support Concert details: Municipal Auditorium, 8 p.m., ticket prices and outlets Note of Three Dog Night’s light show and sound system 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.

The August 6 1973 edition of The Baltimore Sun reviews the previous Friday’s August 3, 1973 Civic Center concert, noting the supporting appearance by Marc Bolan and T-Rex. Publication: The Baltimore Sun Date: August 6, 1973 Country: United States The review opens by describing the audience as primed by the “gynandrous ‘glam rock’ of Marc Bolan and T-Rex.” It characterises Bolan’s act as bizarre yet original, with prancing drawn from Mick Jagger and Chuck Berry, singing that is undistinguished from other rockers, and guitar work reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix. A quote from one of T-Rex’s back-up singers states that Bolan is “really straight.” The piece notes that on records T-Rex comes across as a fair-to-middling heavy-rock band, but on stage an overtaxed sound system reduced them to a single muddy chord. Most of the people in the upper stands appeared to be there solely for T-Rex and particularly appreciated the final number, “Get It On.” CONTEXT AND NOTES The article is primarily a Three Dog Night review but includes substantial commentary on T. Rex’s supporting set and the audience reaction to Bolan. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Concert review Era: 1973 (Tanx era) Tone: Mixed, observational Photography: Text-based review (no photo of T. Rex) WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Description of Marc Bolan’s glam-rock stage presence Comments on the sound problems affecting T-Rex Audience enthusiasm for T-Rex, especially “Get It On” Quote from a T-Rex back-up singer 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.

The July 31, 1973 edition of The Mobile Register announces that Three Dog Night will appear in concert the following Wednesday at the Municipal Auditorium, with T-Rex starring Marc Bolan as the supporting act. Publication: The Mobile Register Date: July 31, 1973 Country: United States The article states that Three Dog Night will return to Mobile for an 8 p.m. concert at the Municipal Auditorium. Appearing with the group will be T-Rex, a headline act in its own right starring Marc Bolan. T-Rex is noted as currently having the hit album Tanx and is described as led by the vocal power of Britisher Marc Bolan, featuring a guitarist, keyboard man, brass section and two girl singers. CONTEXT AND NOTES The piece promotes the concert and specifically highlights T-Rex’s current album Tanx and Marc Bolan’s role as frontman, placing the British band as a notable supporting attraction. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Concert announcement Era: 1973 (Tanx era) Tone: Promotional Photography: Group photo of Three Dog Night WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Headline “Three Dog Night To Appear In Concert” Mention of T-Rex starring Marc Bolan as support act Reference to T-Rex’s album Tanx and band line-up Concert details, ticket prices and outlets 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.

This Everett Herald concert review from August 1973 captures T. Rex’s Seattle performance in vivid, critical detail. Written by Alva C. Roberts, it describes Marc Bolan’s glittering stage presence, deafening sound levels, and the chaotic energy that defined the band’s U.S. tour. Publication: Everett Herald Date: August 17 1973 Country: United States Under the headline “Treble‑Trouble Speakers Rocket T. Rex  Audience to Threshold of Pain,” Roberts recounts the spectacle of Bolan’s return to Seattle. The stage was “crammed with hydraulic light poles, snakes of cords and multiple banks of treble‑trouble speakers,” producing a volume so intense it reached “the very threshold of pain. ” Bolan, dressed in a green satin cape, delivered a flamboyant performance marked by theatrical gestures and relentless noise. The reviewer likens his singing to “a wounded crow in an empty rain barrel,” suggesting that the glamour and glitter couldn’t mask the sonic overload. Despite the criticism, Roberts acknowledges Bolan’s effort to entertain the near‑capacity crowd, noting his determination to give fans their money’s worth. The article also mentions the opening act, Brownsville Station, whose set was described as disorganized and poorly received. The piece closes with a sardonic observation of the audience’s fashion — “feather boats, tinselled eyes, padded shoulders, silver six‑inch heels, flouncy lame blouses” — encapsulating the flamboyant spirit of the glam‑rock era. CONTEXT AND NOTES By 1973, T. Rex were at the height of their fame, touring the U.S. in support of Tanx and The Slider. Bolan’s shows were known for their extravagant staging and deafening amplification, hallmarks of glam‑rock excess. This review reflects the divide between fans enthralled by Bolan’s charisma and critics overwhelmed by his volume and theatricality. The Everett Herald’s account stands as a snapshot of the American press’s reaction to British glam — fascinated yet skeptical of its glitter‑drenched bravado. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: T. Rex live concert at Paramount Theatre, Seattle Era: 1973 – Tanx Tour / U.S. Glam Rock Peak Tone: Critical, descriptive, and sardonic Photography: None included; text‑only review emphasizing vivid imagery of Bolan’s stage presence WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Everett Herald review of T. Rex’s Seattle concert Detailed critique of Marc Bolan’s performance and sound levels Commentary on glam‑rock spectacle and audience style 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.

Bravo looks back at a decade of Golden Otto Award winners, celebrating the artists who dominated the magazine's influential reader polls. Among the featured acts is T. Rex, whose extraordinary success during the height of Bolanmania secured their place alongside some of the biggest names in popular music, including The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bee Gees, Slade and Bay City Rollers. Publication: Bravo Publication Date: October 15, 1976 Country: Germany Event Date: October 1976 Published as part of Bravo's review of ten years of Golden Otto Award winners, this feature revisits the artists who captured the imagination of European music fans throughout the previous decade. Although the headline focuses on Sweet's achievement in matching the popularity of earlier winners, the spread also highlights several of the most successful groups in Bravo history, including T. Rex. A concert photograph from the peak of Bolanmania features prominently within the retrospective, representing the period between 1972 and 1974 when Marc Bolan and T. Rex were among the most popular acts in Europe. Their inclusion places them in the company of previous Golden Otto favourites such as The Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival and the Bee Gees. For German readers, T. Rex represented one of the defining acts of the glam rock era. Through a succession of hit singles, television appearances and sold‑out tours, Marc Bolan became one of the most recognisable international stars featured in Bravo during the early 1970s. The article serves as a reminder of how dominant T. Rex had been during the height of their popularity and how strongly Bolanmania resonated with Bravo's readership. CONTEXT AND NOTES By 1976, Marc Bolan was enjoying a successful return to the charts with T. Rex, while Bravo was celebrating ten years of its prestigious Golden Otto Awards. The retrospective acknowledges the enormous impact T. Rex had on European youth culture during the early 1970s. At their peak, the band ranked among Bravo's most popular international acts and helped define the magazine's glam rock coverage. The inclusion of T. Rex alongside artists such as The Beatles and Creedence Clearwater Revival demonstrates the lasting impression Marc Bolan made on Bravo readers and confirms the group's status as one of the magazine's most important success stories of the decade. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Bravo Golden Otto Awards retrospective Era: 1976 – T. Rex comeback period Tone: Celebratory and historical Photography: Archive live performance photograph of T. Rex alongside images of previous Golden Otto winners from the past decade WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Bravo ten‑year Golden Otto retrospective T. Rex featured among the magazine's most successful acts Archive concert photograph of T. Rex 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.

This edition of Top Of The Pops featured the television debut of the new T. Rex line-up as Marc Bolan and the group performed "Laser Love". Recorded on October 6, 1976 and broadcast the following evening, the appearance marked an important moment in the continuing evolution of T. Rex during the late 1970s. Programme: Top Of The Pops Broadcast Date: October 7, 1976 Recording Date: October 6, 1976 Channel: BBC One Country: United Kingdom T. Rex appeared on Top Of The Pops to perform their current single "Laser Love", which was charting at No. 42 at the time of transmission. The performance was recorded on October 6, 1976 and broadcast on October 7, 1976, introducing viewers to the latest incarnation of the group. The appearance was significant because it represented the television debut of the new T. Rex line-up, reflecting the changes Marc Bolan had made as he continued to reshape the band. Although the song was presented as a mimed performance, it provided an important promotional platform for the single and allowed Bolan to showcase the refreshed image of T. Rex to a national audience. The programme was hosted by Jimmy Savile and featured performances from a range of chart acts including Pussycat, England Dan & John Ford Coley, The Manhattans, Paul Nicholas and Smokie, while ABBA appeared via promotional video with "Dancing Queen", then at number one. The episode survives in the BBC archives on colour master tape and remains an important visual document of the late-period T. Rex line-up. For many fans, the performance offers a valuable snapshot of Bolan's efforts to establish a new direction for the group during 1976. CONTEXT AND NOTES By October 1976, Marc Bolan was enjoying a renewed period of activity following the release of "Laser Love". While the single was only beginning its chart journey, the Top Of The Pops appearance provided national exposure and reinforced T. Rex's continuing presence within the British charts. The performance is particularly notable because it documents the first television appearance of the new T. Rex line-up. It therefore serves as an important historical record of the band's development during the period leading into Bolan's final burst of chart success. The episode has not been repeated by BBC Four since 2012 due to the involvement of its presenter. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: T. Rex perform "Laser Love" on Top Of The Pops Era: 1976 T. Rex revival era Tone: Promotional television appearance Performance: First television appearance by the new T. Rex line-up WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS • T. Rex performing "Laser Love" • Television debut of the new T. Rex line-up • Recording on October 6, 1976 and broadcast on October 7, 1976 • National BBC One exposure for the single • Contemporary chart position of No. 42 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.

The June 26, 1976 edition of the South Wales Argus reviews the rain-soaked West Coast Rock Show at Cardiff’s Ninian Park, featuring Marc Bolan, Gloria Jones, and other acts. Publication: South Wales Argus Date: June 26, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Location: Newport / Cardiff Section: Pop Shop THE STORY The article describes the challenging weather conditions during the open-air concert and highlights performances by Marc Bolan (with Gloria Jones), The Pretty Things, Sutherland Brothers & Quiver, Eric Burdon & Country Joe, and Bob Marley & The Wailers as the star act. CONTEXT AND NOTES This was part of Marc Bolan’s 1976 UK tour. The review notes the difficult weather and the strong audience response to Bob Marley, while mentioning Bolan’s energetic set with Gloria Jones. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Open-air festival review Era: 1976 (Marc Bolan / Gloria Jones era) Tone: Descriptive, humorous about the rain Photography: Photo of Country Joe (one of the performers) WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Bold headline “Stage a concert and cure a drought” Photo of Country Joe Detailed review of the rain-affected concert and various acts Mention of Marc Bolan and Gloria Jones performing RELATED MATERIAL (Marc Bolan 1976 tour features) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES South Wales Argus, June 26, 1976 All magazine scans, newspaper cuttings, scrapbook items, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.

A fun, upbeat boogie-rock single from T. Rex’s mid-70s period, “I Love To Boogie” captured Marc Bolan’s playful energy and rock ’n’ roll roots. It peaked at No.13 on the UK Singles Chart July 17, 1976. Label: T. Rex / EMI Date: June 11, 1976 Catalogue: MARC 14 Format: 7" Single Country: UK A-Side: “I Love To Boogie” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Marc Bolan B-Side: “Baby Boomerang” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Tony Visconti (credited to Marc Bolan on release) TRACK LIST Side A I Love To Boogie Side B Baby Boomerang (from the LP The Slider) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS UK Promo 7" (Demonstration Record, blue label with “NOT FOR SALE”) Label: T. Rex Country: Denmark Catalogue: MARC 14 Date: September 1976 INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS • Germany (Ariola) • France (Pathé Marconi EMI) • Japan (EMR-20074) • Australia • New Zealand • South Africa • Ireland • Denmark • Austria PERSONNEL Marc Bolan – vocals, guitar, production THE STORY “I Love To Boogie” was recorded in a single day in May 1976 and released as T. Rex’s single on June 11, 1976. Despite some controversy regarding its similarity to Webb Pierce’s “Teenage Boogie,” the track became one of the band’s most enduring late-period hits. It later appeared on the album Dandy In The Underworld. The B-side is an earlier track from The Slider (1972). CONTEXT & NOTES The commercial UK release features the standard blue T. Rex / EMI label. The advert includes a memorable collage of people wearing “I Love To Boogie” badges. CHART PERFORMANCE UK Singles Chart – #13 (9 weeks on chart, peaked July 17, 1976) RELATED MATERIAL T. Rex (1977) Dandy In The Underworld (Album) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia. All single artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.

On October 5, 1976, Marc Bolan recorded a performance of "Laser Love" for the UK television programme Supersonic. The performance was subsequently broadcast on October 16, 1976, giving viewers an opportunity to see Bolan promote his latest single on one of Britain's leading pop music shows. "Laser Love" was released as a non-album single on October 2, 1976, just days before the Supersonic recording. The single was backed with "Life's an Elevator" and became a modest chart success, remaining on the UK chart for four weeks and reaching a peak position of No. 41. SUPRSONIC APPEARANCE Marc Bolan was a frequent guest on Supersonic, the London Weekend Television (LWT) music programme directed by his friend Mike Mansfield. His regular appearances on the show provided an important platform for promoting T. Rex releases during the mid-1970s and helped maintain the group's visibility with television audiences. The October 1976 appearance saw Bolan perform "Laser Love", one of the key recordings from this period of his career. BROADCAST The episode featuring "Laser Love" was transmitted on October 16, 1976, eleven days after the studio recording and two weeks after the single's release. NOTES The Supersonic performance formed part of the promotional campaign for "Laser Love" and demonstrated Marc Bolan's continuing relationship with the programme. Through regular appearances on Supersonic, Bolan remained a familiar presence on British music television during a period that saw him continuing to release new material and maintain his profile with pop audiences. 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.

The June 16, 1976 edition of the Evening Post features a large advertisement promoting “Cardiff’s Biggest Ever Festival” at Ninian Park on Saturday, June 19, 1976, headlined by Bob Marley & The Wailers with Marc Bolan and Gloria Jones among the acts. Publication: Evening Post Date: June 16, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Location: Bristol / Cardiff Section: Advertisement THE STORY The advert promotes a major open-air festival with a stacked bill including Bob Marley & The Wailers, Country Joe McDonald & Fish, Eric Burdon Band, Sutherland Brothers & Quiver, Pretty Things, Gloria Jones and Gonzales, Dirty Tricks, and compère Bob Harris. CONTEXT AND NOTES This was a major outdoor event during Marc Bolan’s 1976 tour. The festival is remembered for poor weather (heavy rain), but it still drew a large crowd and featured one of Bob Marley’s notable UK performances of the era. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Festival advertisement Era: 1976 (Marc Bolan / Gloria Jones era) Tone: Exciting, promotional Photography: Bold starburst design with band listings WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Bold headline “Cardiff’s Biggest Ever Festival!” Full bill listing including Bob Marley, Marc Bolan / Gloria Jones, etc. Ticket prices and booking information Typical large newspaper festival advert RELATED MATERIAL June 26, 1976 South Wales Argus festival review For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Evening Post, June 16, 1976 All magazine scans, newspaper cuttings, scrapbook items, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.