A full-page anti-smoking public service advertisement featuring Marc Bolan of T.Rex. If Marc Bolan kissed you would he feel like this? Unknown Publication (Health Education Council) Date: 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Dramatic headline “If Marc Bolan kissed you would he feel like this?” • Close-up black-and-white photograph of Marc Bolan pulling a disgusted face • Strong anti-smoking message explaining that Marc Bolan does not smoke and dislikes the tast

A vibrant 1972 Beat Instrumental cover story featuring Rod Stewart in full rock-star swagger, alongside an in-depth Q&A session and other major features of the era. Rod the Mod at the height of his Faces fame — leopard print, microphone in hand, and ready to talk. Beat Instrumental Date: December 1972 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Rod Stewart on the cover of Beat Instrumental • In-depth “Question and Answer” session with Rod • Coverage of Curved Air’s new lin

A dedicated TV spotlight feature highlights the upcoming broadcast of T. Rex’s live concert on the ABC Television Network’s *In Concert* series, positioning the band as one of the most exciting rock acts of the summer. The piece emphasises the late-night slot and the inclusion of T. Rex alongside other headline performers, reflecting the growing American interest in British glam rock. This 1972 feature captures the moment when T. Rextasy began crossing the Atlantic through th

T.Rex’s “Solid Gold Easy Action” climbed to No. 3 on December 17, 1972, peaked at No. 2 on January 6, 1973, and charted for 11 weeks.

The official Melody Maker Best Sellers album chart for the final week of 1972 crowns Simon & Garfunkel’s *Greatest Hits* at No.1, with a strong showing from glam and rock heavyweights including Slade, David Bowie, and Roxy Music. The chart reflects the commercial landscape at the close of a transformative year in British music, dominated by glam rock breakthroughs alongside enduring singer-songwriter and classic rock releases. This December 30, 1972, Melody Maker chart serves

A vibrant half-page advertisement for the Apple Films production *Born To Boogie*, starring Marc Bolan & T. Rex with special appearances by Ringo Starr and Elton John. Born To Boogie — now showing at selected cinemas. Starring T. Rex, Marc Bolan, Ringo Starr & Elton John. Melody Maker Date: December 30, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Apple Films production *Born To Boogie* directed by Ringo Starr • Starring Marc Bolan & T. Rex, with Ringo Starr and Elton J

A bold one-page advertisement promoting T.Rex’s special Sundown Christmas shows. T.REX — SUN DOWN Edmonton · Friday December 22 SUN DOWN Brixton · Saturday December 23 at 5:00 & 8:30 Melody Maker Date: December 22, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Two special T.Rex performances at the Sundown venues • Edmonton show on Friday December 22 • Brixton shows on Saturday December 23 at 5:00pm and 8:30pm • Striking graphic design with radiating sunburst and large

A high-energy full-page RCA Records advertisement announcing David Bowie’s return to the UK stage with the Ziggy Stardust Christmas tour and the new single “The Jean Genie”. BOWIE’S BACK! — Ziggy Stardust UK tour plus new single “The Jean Genie”. Melody Maker Date: December 9, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • David Bowie & The Spiders From Mars UK tour dates: - Dec 24 & 28: Rainbow Theatre, London - Dec 28: Manchester, Hard Rock - Jan 5 & 6: Green’s

A high-impact front-cover and half-page feature in Record Mirror celebrating the release of the Apple Films concert movie *Born To Boogie* starring Marc Bolan & T. Rex. Marc Bolan in *Born To Boogie* — the Ringo Starr-directed T. Rex concert film. Record Mirror Date: December 9, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Premiere of the Apple Films production *Born To Boogie* • Directed by Ringo Starr and featuring Marc Bolan & T. Rex live at Wembley Empire Pool (Marc