A chorus of fan voices — candid, funny, frustrated, and fiercely loyal — revealing the emotional and financial realities of following pop idols in 1973

A lively, reader‑driven Melody Maker Mail Bag exchange capturing the intensity of early‑’70s Bolanmania — fans debating cost, charisma, and the sheer spectacle of T. Rex at their peak. Melody Maker Date: November 18, 1972 Length: 3 min read A moment of fandom, frustration, and glitter‑charged devotion. 📰 Key Highlights • Mail Bag column tackles the question: “Is Marc Bolan value for money?” • Readers weigh in on ticket prices, performance style, and T. Rex’s meteoric fam