A tidal wave of screams, tears, and stamping feet — Germany’s first encounter with T. Rex was nothing short of a cultural eruption.

Published February 16, 1972, this three‑page BRAVO feature reframes the T. Rex story through Mickey Finn’s eyes. While Marc Bolan dominated headlines, BRAVO presents Mickey as the band’s gentle soul: an ex‑zookeeper, animal rescuer, and unexpectedly charismatic figure whose calm presence balanced the frenzy of early‑’70s glam.

A vivid, immersive BRAVO feature documenting Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn onstage in London — glitter, exhaustion, screaming fans, and the electric intimacy that defined T. Rexmania at its peak.

The Tele‑Tips page opens with a bold announcement: “Big surprise for pop fans: T. Rex’s hot show live on screen!” As part of their German tour, Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn are set to appear on Musikladen, one of the country’s most influential youth‑music programmes. BRAVO emphasises the excitement, noting that fans will see the same high‑energy performance style that electrified their concerts.

Bolan & Finn's Capri 2600 RS Chase

A bold, full-page promotional Starschnitt advert in Bravo announces the arrival of the new cut-out poster featuring Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn of T. Rex, encouraging German teen readers to snip, collect, and pin their idols to the wall. The striking black-and-white studio portrait shows Bolan in his Mickey Mouse T-shirt and leather jacket alongside a cool, long-haired Mickey Finn, framed by bright red graphics and oversized scissors. This January 7, 1972 Bravo Starschnitt per

A vibrant cover of Bravo magazine presents Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn of T. Rex as “two superboys,” showcasing their glamorous, long-haired image against a bright green backdrop while teasing major features on the band’s rising stardom. The cover highlights the duo’s visual appeal and positions them as the ultimate glam idols of the moment, with the German teen magazine celebrating their breakthrough success. This October 4, 1971 Bravo cover captures T. Rex at the absolute he

A bold, high‑energy snapshot of early‑’70s pop culture, packed with chart heat, sharp typography, and the pulse of what German teens were voting for that week. The page crackles with movement — a collision of rock, pop, and emerging glam currents all fighting for the top spot. 📰 Publication Details Publication: Bravo Date: April 26, 1971 Country: Germany Section / Page: BRAVO Musicbox / One‑Page Chart Format: Chart Page / Music Listings The clipping is a full one‑page BRAVO

A warm, confident burst of early‑’70s German pop journalism: spiral‑bound layout, crisp monochrome portraits, and a glowing review of T. Rex’s transformation from folk mystics to chart‑topping glam stylists. The tone is celebratory, the design unmistakably continental. 📰 Publication Details Publication: Musik Express (Germany) Date: April 18, 1971 Country: Germany Section / Page: Dieter Sieglers Musik Express / Platte der Woche Format: Album Review / Feature Page Provenance