A transitional Bolan — confident, exploratory, and pushing the T. Rex sound into deeper grooves and richer textures.

Two BBC‑supplied recordings — “20th Century Boy” and “Free Angel” — broadcast repeatedly across Radio 1 during March 1973, amplifying T. Rex’s chart dominance.

A behind‑the‑scenes look at the men who built the American rock touring empire — and the artists whose careers depended on them.

A genre‑blending snapshot of March 1973, with Strawbs, Sweet, Elton John, and Neil Diamond leading the charts.

A towering glam‑rock advert that distills the swagger and spectacle of T. Rex’s 1973 peak into a single unforgettable image.

A listing for a BBC Radio 1 Scene And Heard segment featuring a 7‑minute interview with Marc Bolan, recorded outdoors on March 6, 1973 and broadcast on March 10, 1973.confident, and on the cusp of full‑blown T. Rexmania.

T. Rex’s “20th Century Boy” — released March 2, 1973 — became one of the most iconic glam‑rock singles of the decade.

A swaggering glam‑rock blast, “20th Century Boy” is celebrated by Melody Maker as a nervy, dance‑floor‑ready anthem powered by Bolan’s howl and a pounding beat.

Published February 24, 1973, this Record Mirror letter sees Eileen Mitchell responding to claims that David Bowie sings “Can’t Drive Marc Bolan” in “The Jean Genie.” A loyal Bolan fan herself, she dismisses the accusation, clarifies the lyric, and questions the motives behind the rumour.

A major Record Mirror announcement revealing “Twentieth Century Boy” as T. Rex’s next single, paired with a full list of European tour dates and Marc Bolan’s declaration that the track is their “best single yet.”