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📰 Born To Boogie T. Rex - Advert : Dec. 1972
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

T.Rex
Dec 30, 19722 min read


📰 Born To Boogie Marc Bolan - Advert : Dec. 1972
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

T.Rex
Dec 9, 19722 min read


🎼 Back Off Boogaloo – Single: Mar 1972
“Back Off Boogaloo” arrived in March 1972 as Ringo Starr’s high‑energy glam‑leaning single, its title and rhythmic spark directly inspired by Marc Bolan. The track captured the vibrant creative atmosphere surrounding Starr at the time, particularly his work on the Born to Boogie film project. By April 11, the single had become a major UK chart mover, rising eleven places to Number 4. 🎼 Release Context Released on Apple Records on March 17 1972, “Back Off Boogaloo” quickly ga

T.Rex
Apr 17, 19723 min read
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