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

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.

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.”

A detailed Record Mirror feature exploring Tony Visconti’s rise as one of pop’s most influential behind‑the‑scenes figures, with special focus on his creative partnership with Marc Bolan.

A sharp, reflective one‑page Disc article assessing Marc Bolan’s changing fortunes after the peak of T. Rexmania, contrasting his 1970 promise with his 1973 reality.

A one‑page Disc article in which Marc Bolan declares “Twentieth Century Boy” the best T. Rex single to date, while revealing details of the upcoming Tanx album.

T.Rex’s “Solid Gold Easy Action” climbed to No. 3 on December 17, 1972, peaked at No. 2 on January 6, 1973, and charted for 11 weeks.