top of page



📰 3D T.Rex In Your Home – News : Apr. 1972
A light-hearted and detailed article in Record Mirror exploring the idea of experiencing T. Rex in full 3D quadraphonic sound at home, complete with humorous domestic anecdotes. The piece perfectly captures the giddy excitement and technological optimism of the early 1970s, when hi-fi enthusiasts dreamed of bringing the glam rock experience straight into their living rooms. 🗞 Record Mirror 📅 Date: April 22, 1972 ⏱ Length: 5 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Article titled “3

T.Rex
Apr 22, 19722 min read


📰 Maxi from T. Rex – Cover : Apr. 1972
A bold, high-energy front cover of Sounds magazine celebrating T. Rex’s latest maxi-single and their unstoppable momentum in spring 1972. The page pulses with the raw excitement of glam rock at its peak, positioning Marc Bolan and T. Rex as the defining force of the moment. 🗞 Sounds 📅 Date: April 22, 1972 ⏱ Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Large headline “MAXI ‘GURU’ FROM T. REX” announcing the new maxi-single • Detailed story on the upcoming special single with

T.Rex
Apr 22, 19722 min read


📰 Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn – Poster Offer : Apr. 1972
A stylish half-page advert in Sounds magazine offering readers an exclusive full-colour poster of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn from T.Rex. The page captures the pure fan excitement of T. Rextasy at its height, turning a simple poster sale into a must-have keepsake for glam rock devotees. 🗞 Sounds 📅 Date: April 22, 1972 ⏱ Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Exclusive 40" x 30" full-colour poster of Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn • Special price of only 45p plus 15p for lab

T.Rex
Apr 22, 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


📰 Rocket Man – Single Advert: Apr. 1972
A bold, star‑studded burst of early‑70s pop promotion, presenting Elton John at the moment he launched one of his most iconic singles. The advert radiates theatrical confidence and cosmic flair. A striking fusion of glam‑era visual identity and sharp commercial design. The piece captures Elton John on the cusp of global superstardom, with “Rocket Man” marking a defining shift toward the cinematic, expansive songwriting that would shape his legacy. 🗞 NME 📅 Date: April 15, 1

Elton John
Apr 15, 19723 min read


📰 Caught in the Act – News: Apr. 1972
A dense, text‑heavy Melody Maker page capturing the noise, movement, and cross‑currents of early‑’72 rock journalism, with Mott the Hoople caught mid‑roar in the live circuit. 📰 Publication Details Publication: Melody Maker Date: April 15, 1972 Country: UK Section / Page: Format: Caught in the Act / News Item 📰 What the Clipping Shows A multi‑column Melody Maker page dominated by the headline “CAUGHT IN THE ACT – Webb: the sound of quality”, surrounded by smaller features

Mott The Hoople
Apr 15, 19722 min read


📰 Great Western Express – Two Page Advert – Apr. 1972
A bold, locomotive‑themed festival advert bursting with red‑and‑black urgency, selling the scale, ambition, and unstoppable momentum of a Bank Holiday mega‑event. A full‑spread advertisement for the Great Western Express Festival, dominated by a striking steam‑train illustration and heavy block typography. The headline declares: “THE FESTIVAL THEY COULD NOT STOP!” followed by the event name, dates, and location. Beneath this sits a stacked list of performers including Joe Coc

Faces
Apr 15, 19722 min read


📰 Visconti: The Weaver of Bolan’s Hit Magic – Apr. 1972
A richly detailed portrait of Tony Visconti at the height of his creative partnership with Marc Bolan, revealing the craft, intuition, and discipline behind T. Rex’s signature sound. The article blends studio insight with personal perspective. A study in how a producer’s ear, temperament, and technical fluency can shape an entire musical era. Visconti emerges as both architect and interpreter — a figure whose quiet precision helped define the glam‑rock vocabulary of the early

T.Rex
Apr 15, 19723 min read


📰 Bolan Hits at Reissue – News: Apr. 1972
A sharp, pointed slice of early‑70s music‑press tension, capturing Marc Bolan pushing back against the reissue of his early work. The tone is brisk, reactive, and unmistakably Bolan. A moment where artistic control, commercial strategy, and legacy collide in public view. The piece reflects the growing divide between Bolan’s glam‑era superstardom and the lingering business interests tied to his Tyrannosaurus Rex past. 🗞 NME 📅 Date: April 15, 1972 ⏱ Length: 1–2 min read 📰

T.Rex
Apr 15, 19723 min read


📰 Took Talks – Article: Apr. 1972
📰 Took Talks – Article: Apr. 1972 A raw, unvarnished glimpse into Steve Took’s post‑T. Rex world, delivered with candour, frustration, and flashes of wry humour. The page feels like a reckoning long deferred. A moment where Took reclaims his voice, challenging the mythology surrounding Marc Bolan and the band they once shared. The piece captures the emotional residue of a partnership dissolved, revealing the personal costs behind glam‑rock’s glittering façade. 🗞 NME 📅 Dat

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Apr 15, 19723 min read
bottom of page
