Publication: Record Mirror Date: Saturday, July 2, 1977 Marc Bolan’s Monthly Column Personal column written by Marc Bolan for Record Mirror, offering his thoughts on music, punk rock, the music industry, and his own views as a veteran glam rock star. Key Content Notable Mentions Bolan discusses the rise of punk, defending its energy while expressing concern about its violence and nihilism. He reflects on his own career, the changing music scene, and shares opinions on various artists and trends of the time. He mentions topics such as “The real louts are always in a minority,” his thoughts on “National Rock Theatre,” and observations about the current state of rock music. The column includes witty and opinionated commentary, with Bolan positioning himself as both an observer and participant in the evolving rock landscape of 1977. He touches on subjects ranging from punk bands to broader cultural shifts in the music industry. 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 T. Rex live performance of Dandy in the Underworld (recorded on June 22 at Granada TV studios) was broadcast as part of the Get It Together TV show on June 29, 1977.

This Liverpool Echo article from August 1977 previews Marc Bolan’s upcoming television series Marc, a six‑week pop show on Granada TV. The piece highlights Bolan’s embrace of the emerging “New Wave” movement and his effort to bring punk‑inspired energy to mainstream audiences. Publication: Liverpool Echo Date: August 20 1977 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline “Marc Tunes Up for His New Style Pop Series,” the article announces Bolan’s new Granada TV programme, described as “New Wave” but effectively merging punk and pop. Producer Muriel Young explains that the show will be “very exciting and very different from any pop show we have done before,” while noting that safety pins, offensive gestures, and four‑letter words are banned to keep the series family‑friendly. The six‑week run features guest performances from leading acts of the time, including The Jam, Boomtown Rats, 10 cc, Bay City Rollers, Steve Gibbons Band, and Hawkwind. Each episode also includes a dance segment by a new troupe called Heart Throb. The article mentions Bolan’s travel plans for filming in Manchester, recalling that his last train journey ended with him being mobbed by fans. The tone reflects both his enduring popularity and his adaptability to the changing musical landscape of the late 1970s. CONTEXT AND NOTES By 1977, Marc Bolan was re‑emerging as a television personality after years of chart success with T. Rex. His Marc series bridged glam rock and punk, introducing younger audiences to new wave acts while reaffirming his own relevance. The show aired shortly before Bolan’s untimely death in September 1977, making it one of his final creative projects. This Liverpool Echo preview captures Bolan’s enthusiasm for innovation and his role as a connector between musical generations — from glam’s glitter to punk’s raw edge. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Launch of Marc Bolan’s Marc TV series on Granada TV Era: 1977 – Late Glam / New Wave Transition Tone: Promotional, upbeat, and forward‑looking Photography: Black‑and‑white portrait of Marc Bolan with curly hair, gazing toward the camera WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Announcement of Bolan’s Marc TV series debut Guest lineup featuring major late‑’70s acts Commentary on Bolan’s continued popularity and evolving 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.

Publication: Record Mirror Date: April 15, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section: Music / Album Promotion A stark, reverent full‑page memorial advertisement published in Record Mirror on April 15, 1978, presenting Marc Bolan not as a glam icon in motion but as a figure frozen in legacy. The tone is solemn, archival and unmistakably posthumous, marking a moment where the industry pauses to frame Bolan’s life as a complete body of work spanning 1947 to 1977. The advert promotes Marc: The Words and Music of Marc Bolan 1947–1977, a curated retrospective released seven months after his death, positioned as a commemorative collection rather than a standard album. THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The page promotes the double album The Words and Music of Marc Bolan 1947-1977, compiling his best work and including a previously unreleased 15-minute track. It serves as a respectful tribute to Bolan’s career, from his early days through his glam rock stardom, encouraging fans to purchase the album. Large, striking “MARC” headline with a powerful close-up portrait of Marc Bolan. Prominent promotional text and album details, including the offer for a free copy of the previously unreleased track. Classic 1978 Record Mirror full-page ad layout with strong visual impact. CONTEXT AND NOTES FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Published on April 15, 1978 — just months after Marc Bolan’s tragic death — this full-page feature reflects the music industry’s effort to honor his legacy through a comprehensive tribute album. It captures the deep affection and nostalgia fans and the press still held for Bolan in the immediate aftermath of his passing. Event: Posthumous tribute album promotion Era: 1978 (Memorial releases following Bolan’s death) Tone: Respectful, celebratory, promotional Photography: Iconic large portrait of Marc Bolan RELATED MATERIAL: For other related posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. 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.

Marc was a British pop‑music television series presented by Marc Bolan and produced in Manchester by Granada Television for the ITV network. Broadcast Date: September 28, 1977 The sixth and final edition of Marc, broadcast on 28 September 1977, featured an eclectic mix of established stars, emerging new-wave acts, dance performances and appearances by Marc Bolan and T. Rex. The programme is particularly remembered for featuring David Bowie's appearance performing "Heroes" and the celebrated Bowie and Bolan jam session that concluded the show. SHOW CONTENTS Show Credits "Debora" – Marc Bolan with T. Rex "Your Generation" – Generation X "I'm a Fighter" – Lip Service Heart Throb's Dance Segment – "Ain't It Strange" "Groove A Little" – Marc Bolan with T. Rex "Ride A White Swan" – Marc Bolan with T. Rex Heart Throb's Dance Segment – "I Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet" – Gonzalez "Do Anything You Want to Do" – Eddie and the Hot Rods "Heroes" – David Bowie Instrumental Jam – "Sleeping Next To You" featuring David Bowie, Marc Bolan and T. Rex HIGHLIGHTS The programme brought together artists from across the contemporary rock and punk scenes, including Generation X and Eddie and the Hot Rods, reflecting the changing musical landscape of 1977. Marc Bolan's performances of "Debora", "Groove A Little" and the classic "Ride A White Swan" provided a link between the glam-rock era and the emerging generation of artists appearing on the series. David Bowie's appearance performing "Heroes" remains one of the most notable moments from the programme, while the closing instrumental jam with Bowie, Bolan and T. Rex has become one of the most discussed performances associated with the series. SIGNIFICANCE As the final broadcast of Marc, Show 6 occupies a unique place in British television and rock history. The combination of Marc Bolan, David Bowie, Generation X and Eddie and the Hot Rods captured several generations of contemporary music on a single programme and helped cement the series' reputation as one of the most important music television productions of 1977. 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.

Marc - Songs From The Granada TV Series Label: Edsel Country: UK Date: 1998 The first episode of Marc, the ITV pop‑music series hosted by Marc Bolan, was broadcast on 24 August 1977. Produced by Muriel Young and directed by Nicholas Ferguson, the show featured T. Rex performing alongside emerging punk and pop acts. Bolan’s critical rehabilitation was in full swing by the summer of 1977, spurred by the punk and new‑wave boom. Having completed a successful spring tour supported by The Damned, Bolan appeared revitalised and eager to connect with a younger audience. Setlist : • Sing Me a Song – Marc Bolan with T. Rex • All Around the World – The Jam • I Love to Boogie – Marc Bolan with T. Rex • Cool Wind from the North – Stephanie de Sykes • Celebrate Summer – Marc Bolan with T. Rex • You Got What It Takes – Showaddywaddy • Jeepster – Marc Bolan with T. Rex Promotional stills from the broadcast show Bolan performing in leopard‑print attire. The episode reflected his renewed energy and connection to the punk generation, with Record Mirror columns published that summer defending punk’s freshness and vitality. Surrounding Dates: • Spring 1977 – UK tour supported by The Damned • 4 June 1977 – Bolan’s first Record Mirror  column published • 24 August 1977 –  Episode 1 broadcast on ITV Chronicle Note: By mid‑1977, Bolan’s Dandy in the Underworld album had not matched earlier commercial heights, yet signs of a new audience were emerging. His embrace of punk’s energy and his commentary in Record Mirror positioned him as a bridge between glam and the new wave. Marc One captured this transition — Bolan’s enthusiasm for the young scene, his self‑awareness, and his determination to remain relevant. His statement, “I’m not a punk and I don’t profess to be one. I’m not 18 and living on a council estate, I’ve done that, that’s why I can understand it,” summed up his empathy for the movement while maintaining his own identity. 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.

Marc: The Words And Music Of Marc Bolan: 1947-1977 was a posthumous retrospective released by Cube Records in 1978, one year after the death of Marc Bolan. Compiled as a career-spanning anthology, the collection traces Bolan's musical development from his early recordings with John's Children through the Tyrannosaurus Rex years and into the commercial success of T. Rex. Rather than functioning as a conventional greatest hits package, the set was conceived as a tribute to Bolan's life and artistic legacy, combining key recordings from different stages of his career with archive material and a bonus interview record. The compilation was assembled by Tony Visconti, Paul Jones and Stevie Dixon and remains one of the earliest major retrospective collections issued following Bolan's passing. The collection draws material from multiple periods of Bolan's recording career. Selections range from the psychedelic and folk-influenced Tyrannosaurus Rex era through to major glam rock recordings released under the T. Rex name. The anthology includes important early recordings such as Desdemona, Debora, Eastern Spell, Salamanda Palaganda and King Of The Rumbling Spires, alongside chart successes including Ride A White Swan, Hot Love, Get It On and Jeepster. A notable inclusion is The Children Of Rarn Suite, presented as a previously unreleased recording featuring light accompaniment by Tony Visconti. STYLE & THEMES The collection highlights the remarkable stylistic evolution of Marc Bolan's songwriting. Early recordings demonstrate his fascination with fantasy imagery, mythology, mysticism and acoustic arrangements, while later material illustrates the transition toward the electric glam rock sound that transformed T. Rex into one of the defining acts of the early 1970s. Taken as a whole, the compilation serves as a musical biography, documenting Bolan's journey from underground psychedelic poet to mainstream chart star. RELEASE HISTORY Issued in the United Kingdom in 1978 by Cube Records. The release was packaged as a deluxe two-LP set and included an exclusive bonus 7-inch interview disc. The compilation was intended as both a memorial tribute and a career overview, bringing together significant recordings from across Bolan's catalogue. PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriting Tony Visconti — producer, compiler Paul Jones — compiler Stevie Dixon — compiler Jennifer Sharp — interview participant Steve Harley — interview participant John Peel — interview participant PRODUCTION Produced by Tony Visconti (all tracks except Desdemona) Album Compiled by Tony Visconti, Paul Jones and Stevie Dixon Sleeve Design and Artwork — Chess Creative Services Printed by Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd., England Label: Cube Records Country: UK Catalogue Number: HI FLD1 Format: 2LP + Bonus 7" NOTES • Marc: The Words And Music Of Marc Bolan: 1947-1977 was issued by Cube Records in 1978 as a major posthumous retrospective marking the life, music and influence of Marc Bolan following his death in September 1977. • The release was presented as a deluxe anthology package consisting of two LPs accompanied by an exclusive bonus 7-inch interview record. • The set was compiled by Tony Visconti, Paul Jones and Stevie Dixon with the intention of documenting Bolan's artistic journey across the different phases of his career. • Unlike many later compilations that concentrated primarily on the T. Rex hit years, this collection devoted substantial space to Bolan's Tyrannosaurus Rex recordings, highlighting the importance of his early acoustic and psychedelic work. • The anthology begins with Desdemona, recorded with John's Children, providing a rare look at Bolan's earliest recognised recordings before the formation of Tyrannosaurus Rex. • Tracks from the Tyrannosaurus Rex era include Debora, Strange Orchestras, Child Star, Afghan Woman, Eastern Spell, Salamanda Palaganda, Cat Black The Wizard's Hat and King Of The Rumbling Spires, illustrating the mystical and fantasy-driven songwriting that characterised Bolan's late-1960s work. • The compilation also documents Bolan's transition into the T. Rex era with important recordings including Ride A White Swan, Hot Love, Get It On, Jeepster and Cosmic Dancer. • One of the principal attractions of the set was the inclusion of The Children Of Rarn Suite, described on the release as a previously unreleased recording. The track was presented as a demo featuring light accompaniment by Tony Visconti. • The bonus 7-inch disc added a documentary dimension to the package, featuring a 1973 interview between Marc Bolan and Stevie Dixon. • Additional interview content on the reverse side included contributions from Jennifer Sharp, Steve Harley, John Peel and Stevie Dixon, expanding the release beyond a standard music compilation. • According to the sleeve notes, all recordings were produced by Tony Visconti with the exception of Desdemona. • The release was designed and packaged as a celebration of Bolan's songwriting legacy rather than merely a collection of chart successes. • Sleeve design and artwork were produced by Chess Creative Services. • Printing was carried out by Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd., England. • Original copies were issued under catalogue number HI FLD1 on the Cube Records label. • The set remains one of the earliest substantial attempts to present Marc Bolan's complete artistic story in a single package, spanning the John's Children, Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex periods. • Because of its broad career coverage, inclusion of archive material and bonus interview disc, the release is regarded as one of the most significant posthumous Marc Bolan compilations of the late 1970s. RELATED RELEASES • Desdemona • My People Were Fair And Had Sky In Their Hair... But Now They're Cont... RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Cat No. Date Format Marc Bolan Marc: The Words And Music Of Marc Bolan: 1947-1977 Cube UK HI FLD1 1978 2LP + Bonus 7" Interview Disc TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting 2LP + Bonus 7" HI FLD1 LP1 SIDE ONE: • Desdemona • Debora • Strange Orchestras • Child Star • Afghan Woman • One Inch Rock • Stacey Grove • Eastern Spell • Salamanda Palaganda LP1 SIDE TWO: • Cat Black The Wizard's Hat • She Was Born To Be My Unicorn • Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles • Woodland Bop • By The Light Of The Magical Moon • Great Horse • Elemental Child • Cosmic Dancer LP2 SIDE ONE: • King Of The Rumbling Spires • Beltane Walk • Ride A White Swan • Hot Love • Get It On • Jeepster LP2 SIDE TWO: • Frowning Atahuallpa (My Inca Love) • The Children Of Rarn Suite (Previously Unreleased) BONUS 7" SIDE ONE: • Marc Bolan Talking To Stevie Dixon, 1973 BONUS 7" SIDE TWO: • Interview (Jennifer Sharp, Steve Harley, John Peel, Stevie Dixon) SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. 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The second episode of Marc, broadcast on 30/31 August 1977, continued Marc Bolan’s six‑part ITV music series produced by Muriel Young and directed by Nicholas Ferguson. Granada TV had carved out a niche producing tea‑time pop shows such as Get It Together, The Arrows, and Bay City Rollers, and now gave Bolan the opportunity to create a programme in his own image. The concept originated with Johnny Hamp, who, along with Young, had known Bolan since the 1960s. They saw him as the ideal figure to bridge the generational gap between parents and their children watching the show. Setlist : • Celebrate Summer – Marc Bolan with T. Rex • Roots Rock – Desmond Dekker ( Heart Throb) • If I Can Just Get Through Tonight – Alfalfa • You Made Me Believe in Magic – Bay City Rollers (danced by Heart Throb) • New York City – Marc Bolan with T. Rex • Ride a White Swan – Marc Bolan with T. Rex • Just Try a Little Tenderness – Mud • People in Love – 10cc (on video) • Endless Sleep – Marc Bolan with T. Rex Coventry Evening Telegraph Coventry, West Midlands, England · Tuesday, August 30, 1977 Press coverage on 1 August 1977 announced Bolan’s new television venture. Granada TV granted him creative freedom to feature both established and new‑wave acts, alongside the regular dance troupe Heart Throb. Promotional stills from the broadcast show Bolan performing in glittering stage attire, with close‑ups of his silver boots featured in episode imagery. Bolan described his vision for Marc as “a sort of cross between Rudolf Valentino and Joan Crawford,” promising viewers “a new Bolan.” He aimed to include “as many genuinely talented new‑wave bands as possible,” giving them valuable television exposure. Each episode featured three T. Rex performances, one established act, one new band, and a dance routine. Bolan’s willingness to showcase emerging punk and new‑wave artists such as The Jam, Boomtown Rats, and Generation X demonstrated his openness to the evolving music scene and his role as a bridge between glam and the next generation. Surrounding Dates: • Spring 1977 – UK tour supported by The Damned • 4 June 1977 – Bolan’s first Record Mirror  column published • 24 August 1977 –  Episode 1 broadcast on ITV Chronicle Note: By mid‑1977, Bolan’s Dandy in the Underworld album had not matched earlier commercial heights, yet signs of a new audience were emerging. His embrace of punk’s energy and his commentary in Record Mirror positioned him as a bridge between glam and the new wave. Marc One captured this transition — Bolan’s enthusiasm for the young scene, his self‑awareness, and his determination to remain relevant. His statement, “I’m not a punk and I don’t profess to be one. I’m not 18 and living on a council estate, I’ve done that, that’s why I can understand it,” summed up his empathy for the movement while maintaining his own identity. 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 March 25, 1977 edition of the North Norfolk News reports that Marc Bolan and T. Rex drew a crowd of 900 fans to West Runton Pavilion on Saturday night, delivering a strong performance alongside support act The Damned. Publication: North Norfolk News (The Norfolk Chronicle and Journal) Date: March 25, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Location: West Runton, Norfolk Section: Music / Concert Review THE STORY The review notes the enthusiastic reception for Pat Travers and the Doctors of Madness on Friday, followed by a 900-strong crowd for Marc Bolan and T. Rex on Saturday. The Damned performed well as support, and T. Rex delivered as expected with their streamlined lineup. Special mention is made of Sidewinder standing in for the Tyla Gang. CONTEXT AND NOTES This concert review captures T. Rex in the later stage of their career. Although past their commercial peak, they still attracted solid crowds in regional venues like West Runton Pavilion. The Damned as support highlights the crossover between glam and the emerging punk scene in 1977. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Concert review Era: 1977 (Late T. Rex era) Tone: Positive, appreciative Photography: Text-based review (no photo in clipping) WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Bold headline “900 crowd for Bolan and T. Rex” Positive comments on the crowd size and performance 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.

Released on March 11, 1977 on the T. Rex Wax Co. label as catalogue number MARC 16, The Soul Of My Suit was the second single issued from Dandy In The Underworld, the final studio album released during Marc Bolan's lifetime. The single was issued at a time when T. Rex were enjoying a significant resurgence in popularity. Following the success of "I Love To Boogie" and "Dandy In The Underworld", the release continued the momentum generated by the band's late-career revival.. Although it did not become a major hit, the single reached No. 42 on the UK Singles Chart and remained in the chart for three weeks. "The Soul Of My Suit" was recorded during the Dandy In The Underworld sessions. The recording was made either at AIR Studios, 214 Oxford Street, London, or at Abbey Road Studios, London. The single was cut at Abbey Road Studios. "All Alone" originated from earlier sessions recorded at Music Recorders Inc., Hollywood, California and was taken from the Futuristic Dragon period. Both tracks were written and produced by Marc Bolan. STYLE & THEMES "The Soul Of My Suit" is one of the most memorable compositions from Dandy In The Underworld. The song combines the melodic accessibility of classic T. Rex with the more reflective lyrical approach that characterised Bolan's final studio work. The recording balances glam rock energy with a mature sense of songwriting, demonstrating the creative confidence Marc Bolan had regained during 1976 and 1977. "All Alone" provides a contrasting and more introspective companion piece, reflecting the broader stylistic range of Bolan's later recordings. Country: France Catalogue: 2C 006-99.038 B All Alone TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • The Soul Of My Suit – Taken from Dandy In The Underworld and selected as the album's second UK single. • All Alone – Originally recorded during the Futuristic Dragon era and chosen as the single's B-side. RELEASE HISTORY The single was released on March 11, 1977. Issued through EMI and T. Rex Wax Co., it became the final T. Rex single to chart before Marc Bolan's passing later that year. The release entered the UK Singles Chart on April 2, 1977 and reached a peak position of No. 42 one week later. The single remained on the chart for three weeks. CHARTS Chart Peak Position UK Singles Chart No. 42 UK CHART RUN Date Position April 2, 1977 50 April 9, 1977 42 April 16, 1977 46 Country: Japan Catalogue: EMR-20218 Date: 20 May 197 PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, songwriter, producer PRODUCTION Producer: Marc Bolan Lacquer Cut: Melvyn Abrahams ("MELYS") Studio: AIR Studios and/or Abbey Road Studios, London B-Side Studio: Music Recorders Inc., Hollywood Label: T. Rex Wax Co. Distributor: EMI Catalogue Number: MARC 16 Release Date: March 11, 1977 B-side: All Alone NOTES • Released on March 11, 1977. • Reached No. 42 on the UK Singles Chart. • Charted for three weeks. • Issued from Dandy In The Underworld. • Produced entirely by Marc Bolan. • Cut at Abbey Road Studios. • "All Alone" originated from sessions recorded at Music Recorders Inc., Hollywood. • Lacquer cutting was carried out by Melvyn Abrahams, identified by the "MELYS" inscription in the run-out grooves. • The A-side represented the continuing creative revival that Marc Bolan had enjoyed throughout 1976 and 1977. • Remains one of the key singles from Bolan's final studio album. • A rare single-sided acetate survives bearing an Abbey Road label. • International issues were released in Australia, France, Germany and Japan. • The single became the final UK charting T. Rex release before Marc Bolan's passing on September 16, 1977. RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Country Label Catalogue Number Format Year UK T. Rex MARC 16 7", 45 RPM Single 1977 UK T. Rex MARC 16 7", 45 RPM Promo 1977 UK T. Rex MARC 16 7", Stereo, Solid Centre 1977 Australia EMI T.REX-11417 7", 45 RPM Single 1977 Australia EMI T.REX-11417 7", Promo 1977 France T. Rex 2C 006 99038 7", 45 RPM Single 1977 Germany Ariola 17 855 AT 7", 45 RPM Single 1977 Japan EMI EMR-20218 7" Single 1977 Japan EMI EMR-20218 Promo 1977 TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Number Tracklisting UK Single MARC 16 Side 1 • The Soul Of My Suit Side 2 • All Alone International Editions Various Side 1 • The Soul Of My Suit Side 2 • All Alone SOURCE ALBUMS Track Original Album The Soul Of My Suit Dandy In The Underworld (BLN 5005) All Alone Futuristic Dragon (BLN 5004) RUN-OUT ETCHINGS Standard UK Pressing Side Matrix Side A YMARC 16 A-1U / 1 G / MELYS Side B YMARC 16 B-1U / 1 T / MELYS Alternative Pressing Side Matrix Side A YMARC 16 A-1U / MELYS Side B YMARC 16 B-1U / MELYS SPECIAL PRESSINGS & VARIANTS Variant Notes EMI Promo Copy Promotional pressing issued to radio and media Solid Centre Version Commercial solid-centre pressing Single-Sided Acetate Known Abbey Road acetate exists Possible Irish Pressing Copy exists without mothers and stampers, suggesting possible Irish manufacture SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Demon Records, Rockfiles, Official Marc Bolan archives, All album artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. 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A prominent feature in the Daily Record (March 11, 1977) announcing Marc Bolan’s revamped T. Rex line-up, upcoming British tour, new album Dandy In The Underworld, and single “Soul Of My Suit,” highlighting his continued evolution as a glam rock pioneer. Publication: Daily Record Date: March 11, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section: Friday Rock / Music Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article focuses on Marc Bolan’s new T. Rex line-up and their plans to “make their Marc” again. It covers his recent changes, upcoming tour dates, and fresh material including the album Dandy In The Underworld and the single “Soul Of My Suit.” Bolan is portrayed as a chameleon of pop who has reinvented himself once more. Bold headline “New T. Rex will make their Marc” with a large photo of Marc Bolan. Text columns detail the new band, tour, and releases. Classic 1977 Daily Record “Friday Rock” section layout with strong visual emphasis on Bolan. CONTEXT AND NOTES FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Published on March 11, 1977, this feature arrives during Marc Bolan’s Dandy In The Underworld era as he worked to rebuild T. Rex after previous line-up changes. It reflects his enduring charisma and determination to stay relevant in the evolving British rock scene of the late 1970s. Event: New line-up & release announcement Era: 1977 (Dandy In The Underworld period) Tone: Optimistic, promotional Photography: Striking portrait of Marc Bolan RELATED MATERIAL: For other related posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. 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.

Dandy In The Underworld was the twelfth and final studio album by T. Rex and was released by EMI on March 11, 1977. It became the band's highest-charting album since Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow, reaching number 26 in the UK Albums Chart. The album followed Futuristic Dragon and was widely viewed as a creative revival for Marc Bolan. Critics praised both the songwriting and Bolan's vocal performances, while fans welcomed a return to a more direct rock-based sound. Tragically, the album would become T. Rex's final studio release issued during Marc Bolan's lifetime, preceding his death in September 1977. RECORDING Recording began in May 1976 at Decibel Studios, London, with sessions for the hit single I Love To Boogie. Additional recordings took place at MRI Studios in Los Angeles, Decibel Studios, AIR Studios and Trident Studios in London between 1976 and early 1977. The sessions featured contributions from Steve Currie, Dino Dines, Tony Newman, Herbie Flowers, Davey Lutton, Paul Fenton, Gloria Jones and several guest musicians. Marc Bolan produced the album himself. STYLE & THEMES The album marked a move away from the soul and disco influences that had dominated some of T. Rex's previous recordings. Bolan returned to a more straightforward glam rock and rock and roll approach, combining strong melodies with stripped-back production and energetic performances. Songs such as Dandy In The Underworld, Crimson Moon and Jason B. Sad demonstrated renewed confidence in both songwriting and performance, helping establish the album's reputation as one of Bolan's strongest late-career works. TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • Dandy In The Underworld — Dramatic title track opening the album. • Crimson Moon — One of the album's most celebrated recordings. • Universe — Glam rock track with expansive lyrical themes. • I'm A Fool For You Girl — Soul-influenced ballad. • I Love To Boogie — Hit single that helped revive T. Rex's chart fortunes. • Visions Of Domino — Reworking of the earlier unreleased composition Funky London Childhood. • Jason B. Sad — One of the album's standout performances. • Groove A Little — Direct rock and roll track. • The Soul Of My Suit — Later issued as a single. • Hang-Ups — Mid-tempo album track. • Pain And Love — Reflective composition. • Teen Riot Structure — Closing track of the original album. BONUS TRACKS • To Know You Is To Love You — Phil Spector composition included on the 1994 remaster. • City Port — Bonus recording from the reissue campaign. • Dandy In The Underworld (Single Version) — Alternate single mix. • Tame My Tiger — Non-album recording. • Celebrate Summer — Standalone 1977 single. RELEASE HISTORY Released on March 11, 1977, Dandy In The Underworld reached number 26 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was supported by the singles I Love To Boogie, The Soul Of My Suit, Dandy In The Underworld and Crimson Moon. Edsel Records remastered the album for CD release in 1994, adding bonus tracks. A companion collection, Prince Of Players (The Alternative Dandy In The Underworld), followed in 1998 and featured alternative versions, rough mixes and archive material. A combined digipak edition was released in 2002, while the archive collection Final Cuts followed in 2006. CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS EUROPE UK Albums Chart — No. 26 PRODUCTION Produced by Marc Bolan Engineer — Mike Stavrou Engineer — Jon Walls Engineer — Jennifer Maidman Photography by Allan Ballard Design by EMI Design Lacquer Cut by Melvyn Abrahams PERSONNEL Marc Bolan — vocals, guitar, bass guitar, percussion, maracas, tambourine Steve Harley — backing vocals Alfalpha — backing vocals Nick Laird-Clowes — backing vocals Andy Harley — backing vocals Sam Harley — backing vocals Gloria Jones — backing vocals Colin Jacas — backing vocals Dino Dines — keyboards Tony Newman — drums Herbie Flowers — bass guitar Scott Edwards — bass guitar Paul Humphrey — drums Miller Anderson — guitar Steve Currie — bass guitar Davey Lutton — drums Paul Fenton — drums Bernie Casey — backing vocals Chris Mercer — saxophone Bud Beadle — saxophone, flute J. Long — violin Label: T. Rex / EMI Catalogue Number: BLN 5005 / OC 062-98 783 Length: 37:52 Recorded At: MRI Studios, Los Angeles • Decibel Studios, London • AIR Studios, London • Trident Studios, London RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Cat No. Date Format T. Rex Dandy In The Underworld T. Rex / EMI UK BLN 5005 / OC 062-98 783 March 11, 1977 LP, Stereo T. Rex Dandy In The Underworld (Remastered Edition) Edsel Records UK — 1994 CD T. Rex Prince Of Players (The Alternative Dandy In The Underworld) Edsel Records UK — 1998 CD T. Rex Dandy In The Underworld / Prince Of Players Edsel Records UK — 2002 Digipak CD TRACKLIST TABLE Format Catalogue Tracklisting LP NOTES • Final studio album released during Marc Bolan's lifetime. • Reached No. 26 on the UK Albums Chart. • Highest-charting T. Rex album since Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow. • Original release issued in a matt die-cut sleeve with circular front cut-out. • Included lyric, credits and portrait inner sleeve. • Supported by the hit single I Love To Boogie. • Widely regarded as a creative comeback album. RELATED RELEASES • Futuristic Dragon • Prince Of Players (The Alternative Dandy In The Underworld) • Final Cuts • I Love To Boogie • Crimson Moon BLN 5005 / OC 062-98 783 SIDE ONE: • Dandy In The Underworld • Crimson Moon • Universe • I'm A Fool For You Girl • I Love To Boogie • Visions Of Domino SIDE TWO: • Jason B. Sad • Groove A Little • The Soul Of My Suit • Hang-Ups • Pain And Love • Teen Riot Structure CD (1994 Remaster) — TRACK LISTING: • Dandy In The Underworld • Crimson Moon • Universe • I'm A Fool For You Girl • I Love To Boogie • Visions Of Domino • Jason B. Sad • Groove A Little • The Soul Of My Suit • Hang-Ups • Pain And Love • Teen Riot Structure • To Know You Is To Love You • City Port • Dandy In The Underworld (Single Version) • Tame My Tiger • Celebrate Summer CD (Prince Of Players) — TRACK LISTING: • Dandy In The Underworld (Live) • Crimson Moon • I'm A Fool For You Girl • I Love To Boogie • Funky London Childhood • Jason B. Sad • Groove A Little (Live) • The Soul Of My Suit • Hang Ups (Live) • Pain And Love • Teen Riot Structure • To Know You Is To Love You • City Port (1973) • Tame My Tiger • Celebrate Summer • I Love To Boogie • Soul Of My Suit • Pain And Love • Teen Riot Structure • Celebrate Summer • Weird Strings SOURCES Discogs, Wikipedia, Official Charts, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. 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The May 5, 1977 edition of the Swindon Advertiser publishes a highly critical review of T. Rex’s album Dandy in the Underworld, dismissing it as repetitive and boring. Publication: Swindon Advertiser Date: May 5, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Location: Swindon The reviewer sarcastically questions whether Marc Bolan fans still exist or if they “died with the tyrannosaurus”. He describes the album as a “waste of vinyl”, criticising the repetitive lyrics (noting one line chanted eight times) and suggesting Bolan is “saving energy” by not writing many new lines. CONTEXT AND NOTES By 1977, T. Rex’s commercial peak had long passed. This harsh local review reflects the declining popularity and changing musical tastes of the era, as punk and new wave were rising while glam rock’s star was fading. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Negative album review Era: 1977 Tone: Sarcastic, dismissive Photography: Text-based review (no photo in clipping) WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Bold headline “T. REX — Dandy in the Underworld” Sarcastic commentary on Bolan’s fanbase and songwriting Criticism of repetitive lyrics and lack of originality Typical local newspaper album review layout 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.

Item: Original tour poster Date: 1977 Size: Approx. 72 cm Format: Circular poster MEMORABILIA An original circular 1977 T. Rex promotional poster advertising Dandy In The Underworld LP and the March tour dates. The black-and-white design features a large central portrait surrounded by the wording: “T. REX · DANDY IN THE UNDERWORLD · LP” The poster lists March tour dates for Newcastle City Hall, Manchester Apollo, Glasgow Apollo, Hamley Victoria Hall, Bristol Colston Hall, Birmingham Odeon, London Rainbow, West Runton Pavilion and Portsmouth Locarno. The supplied auction description notes some wear, tears and creasing. The poster sold through Omega Auctions for £166.40 on July 1, 2025. All poster artwork, photographs and original text 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.

A promotional advertisement published on March 18, 1977 for Marc Bolan and T. Rex performing at West Runton Pavilion the following day (Saturday, March 19, 1977), with The Damned as special guests. Publication / Source: Concert Advertisement Date: Published March 18, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Location: West Runton, Norfolk Section: Concert Promotion THE STORY The advert promotes Marc Bolan and T. Rex live at West Runton Pavilion, with The Damned supporting. Tickets were £1.50 in advance and £2 at the door, available from local record shops and the venue. CONTEXT AND NOTES This advertisement appeared during the later phase of T. Rex’s career. By 1977 the band had moved past their early glam peak but still drew dedicated fans. The inclusion of The Damned as support reflects the evolving music scene of the time. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Concert advertisement Era: 1977 Tone: Promotional, energetic Photography: Black & white photo of Marc Bolan WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Bold “West Runton Pavilion” header “MARC BOLAN AND T. REX” headline Support act: The Damned (“Come to see who wins!!”) Ticket prices and sales outlets

A profile in the Sports Argus (March 12, 1977) highlighting Marc Bolan’s latest image transformation into a “Godfather figure,” his new band line-up, upcoming UK tour dates, and the release of his new album Dandy In The Underworld with the single “Soul Of My Suit.” Publication: Sports Argus Date: March 12, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Section: Music / Entertainment Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The article notes Marc Bolan’s evolution from hippie to glam superstar and now to a more mature “Godfather figure.” It announces his new band (still called T. Rex despite personnel changes), upcoming tour including Birmingham Odeon on March 17, and new material: the album Dandy In The Underworld and single “Soul Of My Suit.” Large headline “New-look Bolan again” with a prominent photo of Marc Bolan in his updated look. Text columns detail his image change, tour plans, and new releases. Classic 1977 UK sports/entertainment newspaper layout. CONTEXT AND NOTES FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Published on March 12, 1977, this feature captures Marc Bolan during the Dandy In The Underworld era as he continued to reinvent himself after the peak of T. Rextasy. It reflects his enduring presence in the British music press even as glam rock evolved and his career entered a new phase. Event: Artist profile & new release announcement Era: 1977 (Dandy In The Underworld period) Tone: Positive, observational Photography: Striking portrait of Marc Bolan in his new look RELATED MATERIAL: For other related posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. 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 March 28, 1977 edition of the Norwich Evening News reviews T. Rex’s concert at West Runton Pavilion, praising Marc Bolan’s performance and the enthusiastic crowd reaction. Publication: Norwich Evening News Date: March 28, 1977 Country: United Kingdom Location: Norwich / West Runton Section: Music Review THE STORY Marc Bolan and his new T. Rex lineup delivered a strong show at West Runton Pavilion. The set included old favourites like “Jeepster”, “Deborah”, “I Love To Boogie”, “Telegram Sam”, and an extended “Get It On”. Bolan left the stage amid stamping and clapping, returning for an encore. Support came from The Damned, who played a short, energetic set. CONTEXT AND NOTES By early 1977, T. Rex were past their commercial peak but still maintained a dedicated live following. This review highlights Bolan’s enduring stage charisma and the band’s ability to excite audiences with a mix of classics and newer material from Dandy in the Underworld. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Concert review Era: 1977 (Late T. Rex era) Tone: Positive, appreciative Photography: Text-based review (no photo in clipping) WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Bold headline “MARC WAS A HIT WITH THE FANS” Details of the new T. Rex lineup (Miller Anderson, Dino Dines, Herbie Flowers, Tony Newman) Set highlights including “Jeepster”, “Deborah”, “I Love To Boogie”, and “Get It On” Mention of support act The Damned 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.

This full-page Northern Echo reader offer promotes The Very Best Of Marc Bolan And T-Rex, a compilation presented as a collection of the group's biggest hits. Available on both CD and cassette, the advert highlights several major T. Rex recordings while using a large archive photograph featuring Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn as its central image. Publication: The Northern Echo (North ed.) Date: October 22, 1991 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY Published beneath the newspaper's “ECHO READER OFFER” banner, this full-page advertisement gives readers the opportunity to purchase The Very Best Of Marc Bolan And T-Rex at a special price. The album is offered for £6.99 on compact disc and £5.49 on cassette. The promotion describes the release as a comprehensive collection of T. Rex's biggest hits and presents it as celebrating the music that “epitomised the glamour of the early seventies.” Several recordings are specifically identified in the promotional copy. The advert names “20th Century Boy”, which it notes had recently been used in a Levi Jeans advertisement, together with “Telegram Sam”, “Children Of The Revolution” and “Metal Guru.” The advert states that both the CD and cassette include an interesting and informative booklet and contain more than an hour of music. A large black-and-white archive photograph occupies much of the page, presenting a two-person T. Rex image above the ordering information. The photograph serves as the principal visual element and reinforces the retrospective nature of the collection. The lower section provides a detachable ordering form headed “North Of England T-Rex Offer.” Readers could select either the CD or cassette and order by post, while a telephone hotline was also provided for Visa and Access card purchases. CONTEXT AND NOTES The clipping demonstrates the continuing market for T. Rex recordings in 1991, with the newspaper offering the compilation directly to its readership in both of the principal consumer formats of the period. Importantly, the advert identifies specific recordings rather than simply describing the release as a greatest-hits package. “20th Century Boy”, “Telegram Sam”, “Children Of The Revolution” and “Metal Guru” are all explicitly named in the clipping. The reference to “20th Century Boy” being associated with a Levi Jeans advertisement is also part of the original promotional text, showing how the compilation was being connected with renewed contemporary exposure for T. Rex's music. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Reader offer for The Very Best Of Marc Bolan And T-Rex Era: 1991 T. Rex catalogue period Tone: Promotional and retrospective Photography: Large black-and-white archive photograph featuring two T. Rex figures WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS • The Very Best Of Marc Bolan And T-Rex reader offer • CD price: £6.99 • Cassette price: £5.49 • “20th Century Boy” specifically mentioned alongside its Levi Jeans advertisement association • “Telegram Sam”, “Children Of The Revolution” and “Metal Guru” listed among the hits • Both formats described as containing more than one hour of music and an informative booklet 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 substantial Polish retrospective by Marek Janota looks back over Marc Bolan's career, tracing his development from Mark Feld through John's Children, Tyrannosaurus Rex and the enormous success of T. Rex. Published five years after Bolan's passing, the feature assesses his music, collaborators and influence while recognising the importance of T. Rex to a later generation of musicians. Publication: Gazeta Robotnicza Date: October 22, 1982 Country: Poland Published as part of the newspaper's “Kąt muzyki pop” section, Marek Janota's feature carries the prominent headline “Gwiazdy też umierają” (“Stars Also Pass Away”), with Marc Bolan highlighted separately beneath it. The article begins with Bolan's early years, identifying his birth name as Mark Feld and describing his background before music became his principal career. It follows his early attempts to establish himself professionally and his adoption of the name by which he would become internationally known. Janota then examines Bolan's involvement with John's Children, followed by the formation of Tyrannosaurus Rex with Steve Took. Early recordings including “Debora”, “One Inch Rock” and “King Of The Rumbling Spires” are discussed as part of the progression towards greater recognition. The feature gives particular attention to the transition from Tyrannosaurus Rex to T. Rex. Mickey Finn replaces Steve Took in the narrative, while the introduction of electric instruments and a stronger rock approach is presented as a decisive change in Bolan's musical direction. The article identifies “Ride A White Swan” as a major turning point and discusses the extraordinary popularity that subsequently surrounded T. Rex. The group's audience response is compared with the enthusiasm previously associated with The Beatles, illustrating the scale of the phenomenon generated around Bolan. Several albums are mentioned as the story moves through the 1970s, including T. Rex, Electric Warrior, The Slider, Tanx and Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow. The article notes that as the decade progressed, Bolan's popularity diminished from its earlier peak. The later career is also covered, including changes to the T. Rex line-up and the arrival of Gloria Jones. The feature refers to Zip Gun, Futuristic Dragon and Dandy In The Underworld, bringing the musical chronology through to 1977. CONTEXT AND NOTES The most interesting aspect of this feature is its attempt to evaluate Bolan's influence rather than simply recount his career. Janota names musicians including Ian McDonald of King Crimson, Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman, and Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel while discussing Bolan's musical connections and reputation. The article also looks forward to the generation that followed him. Marc Bolan is described as an inspiration to the developing punk-rock movement, with the piece noting his importance to younger musicians despite the changes in popular music after T. Rex's commercial peak. The final paragraphs address Bolan's passing in 1977 and the subsequent continuation of interest in his music. Published five years later, the feature therefore functions as both a career history and a contemporary assessment of Bolan's place within rock music. A large monochrome photograph occupies the entire right side of the page, showing a performer in close-up at a microphone. The printed design places the photograph directly alongside the large “Marc Bolan” title, visually anchoring the retrospective. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Polish retrospective examining Marc Bolan's career and influence Era: 1982 T. Rex legacy period Tone: Biographical, retrospective and evaluative Photography: Large monochrome close-up performance photograph printed alongside the feature WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS • Marek Janota's retrospective on Marc Bolan and T. Rex • Coverage of John's Children and the formation of Tyrannosaurus Rex • Discussion of Steve Took, Mickey Finn and the transition to T. Rex • References to “Ride A White Swan” and T. Rex's subsequent mass popularity • Album chronology including Electric Warrior, The Slider, Tanx, Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow, Zip Gun, Futuristic Dragon and Dandy In The Underworld • Assessment of Bolan's subsequent influence on younger musicians 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 highly critical Province review offers a second contemporary account of T. Rex's October 21, 1974 appearance at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum. Writing under the headline “Smoke hides T. Rex fire”, Jeani Read describes an overlong, extremely loud evening featuring Holy Smoke and Blue Öyster Cult before T. Rex, but admits leaving as Marc Bolan's set began, making the later details of the performance explicitly second-hand. Publication: The Province Date: October 22, 1974 Concert Date: October 21, 1974 Country: Canada THE STORY Jeani Read opens the review by explaining that local group Holy Smoke, from Victoria, opened the T. Rex concert at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum on Monday night. The writer is scathing about the opening act and complains that the lengthy performance delayed the evening sufficiently for the reviewer to miss almost the entirety of T. Rex. Read states plainly that the reviewer was leaving to meet a deadline just as the first notes of the T. Rex performance began. The article describes the evening as an overwhelming succession of loud music, arguing that three full-length sets by three full-volume bands amounted not to value for money but to an excessive amount of sound. Blue Öyster Cult, second on the bill, receives a more considered assessment. Read describes the group's heavy rock performance and comments on their stage theatrics before finally turning to T. Rex. T. REX TAKE THE STAGE Although Read did not stay for the complete T. Rex set, the article records the beginning of Marc Bolan's appearance. Bolan is described as being raised on a giant illuminated star before launching into “Jeepster.” Read was not impressed by the opening performance and then makes clear that everything reported afterwards came from other people who remained at the concert. Those second-hand reports suggested that the T. Rex band was stronger on this North American visit than during its previous Vancouver appearance, although Read jokingly adds that this did not necessarily represent a major achievement. The most striking reported detail concerns the end of the show. According to Read's sources, Bolan performed “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” for 22 closing minutes. Importantly, the writer doesn't present this as personal observation, finishing the review with an explicit acknowledgement that it was hearsay because the reviewer had already left the venue. CONTEXT AND NOTES This review is particularly valuable when considered alongside the separate Vancouver Sun report published on the same date. While The Vancouver Sun provides a first-hand critical assessment of T. Rex's performance, The Province documents the opening of the set and then clearly distinguishes its second-hand information from what Jeani Read personally witnessed. Both contemporary reports establish that Holy Smoke and Blue Öyster Cult appeared before T. Rex at the Pacific Coliseum. The description of Bolan being raised upon a giant illuminated star also corresponds with accounts from other dates on the 1974 North American tour, documenting an important feature of T. Rex's stage presentation during this period FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: T. Rex at the Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver Concert Date: October 21, 1974 Publication Date: October 22, 1974 Era: 1974 North American tour Tone: Highly critical and openly irreverent Venue: Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver, British Columbia WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS • T. Rex appearing at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum • Holy Smoke opening the evening • Blue Öyster Cult appearing second on the bill • Marc Bolan being raised on a giant illuminated star at the beginning of the T. Rex performance • “Jeepster” identified as the opening T. Rex number witnessed by the reviewer • Second-hand reports that the touring T. Rex band was stronger than on its previous Vancouver appearance • A reported 22-minute closing performance of “Bang A Gong (Get It On)” • Jeani Read explicitly acknowledging that the later T. Rex details were hearsay because the reviewer left shortly after the set began 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.