A Posthumous Bolan Psych Gem Marc Bolan’s "You Scare Me to Death"  backed with "The Perfumed Garden of Gulliver Smith" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Cherry Red (catalog number CHERRY 29) on September 11, 1981. (Initial copies with free flexi disc) Released posthumously by Cherry Red Records featuring two tracks by Marc Bolan. The single, cataloged as CHERRY 29, includes a bonus flexi-disc in some editions and represents a unique chapter in Bolan’s lega

Three-Page T. Rextasy Legacy Published in the UK on January 14, 1978, Record Mirror’s three-pages Readers Poll, results celebrating Marc Bolan’s career and T. Rex’s enduring impact. Feature Overview Publication Details Magazine: Record Mirror (UK). Date: January 14, 1978. Format: Three-pages Do you have this Record Mirror feature in your archive? Ready for the best of Marc Bolan? Share in the comments!

Bolan’s comeback storm – will Marc reclaim his glam crown? Record Mirror, December 31, 1977. More Bolan revival moments added weekly.

Marc & Gloria's City Port B-Side Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 14, 1977, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 2572), Marc Bolan & Gloria Jones’ “To Know Him Is To Love Him” — backed with “City Port” — was a soulful glam cover of the 1958 Phil Spector classic. Produced by Marc Bolan, this tender duet showcased Bolan’s softer side and Gloria Jones’ powerful vocals. Artist: Marc Bolan and Gloria Jones Label: Ariola Country: Germany Cat

Bolan brings the boogie to Christmas TV – glam’s festive finale! T. Rex performed a short three-song set at the Christmas Supersonic, which was held at The Royal Theatre, Drury Lane, London, on December 19, 1976. The songs played included “I Love To Boogie,” “The Soul Of My Suit,” and “New York City” (with only “New York City” being broadcast) on Christmas Day 1976. More Bolan festive magic added weekly

Bolan's Futuristic Dragon UK Tour Promo Published in the UK on January 24, 1976, Melody Maker’s one-page advert “Futuristic Dragon & Tour” promoted T. Rex’s upcoming UK tour in support of the album Futuristic Dragon . The ad listed 16 dates from February 5th to March 6th, 1976, across venues including Central Hall (Chatham), City Hall (St. Albans), Leas Cliff Hall (Folkestone), Cliffs Pavilion (Southend-on-Sea), Floral Hall (Southport), Palace Theatre (Newark), Grand Pavilion

Bolan's Capital Radio Phone-In On January 18, 1976, Maggie Norden interviewed Marc Bolan on the Capital Radio show Hullabaloo. The programme featured Bolan discussing his music and career, responding to listener questions during a live phone-in segment, and playing tracks from his upcoming album Futuristic Dragon (released later that year). A lively, fan-focused radio moment during Bolan’s mid-’70s creative peak. Interview Overview Details Show: Hullabaloo (Capital Radio, UK)

A T. Rex Anti-Smoking TV Spot If Marc Bolan kissed you would he feel like this? He would if you smoked. Marc Bolan doesn't smoke and doesn't like kissing girls who do. "Their breath smells of stale tobacco," he says, "and their mouths taste like an old dog end." And Marc Bolan is only one of millions of young men who won't find you tasty if you smoke. The silly thing is that if you smoke 20 cigarettes a day, it costs you about £150 a year to make yourself thoroughly unattract

Marc Bolan’s Shakin' the Hex , a cover and three-page feature in Beetle Magazine , January 1, 1975. The last time Beetle interviewed Marc Bolan he had just completed laying down some basic tracks for "Tanx", the followup to "The Slider". At that point in time, Marc was the biggest thing Britain had seen in many a year, Europe lay at his feet and it looked like North America was going the same route. "Get It On (Bang A Gong)" was the single which inspired that hope. In North A

Bolan unveils the new T.Rex line-up – bigger, brasher, ready to conquer America! Marc Bolan's new band - full-page feature in Bravo magazine, December 12, 1974. Marc Bolan introduces the revamped T.Rex: Mickey Finn still on bongos, plus new recruits Peter Dines (keys), Davy Lutton (drums), and Gloria Jones (backing vocals). Fresh from recording Futuristic Dragon, they’re gearing up for a triumphant US tour. More Bolan comeback stories added weekly. Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn:

Bolan’s US-only glam-funk detour – Light of Love hits American shores! T.Rex’s Light of Love Album , a one-page advert in Circus Magazine, December 1, 1974. More cosmic Bolan rarities added weekly.

Germany’s biggest teen mag crowns the cosmic curl king – Bolan in full glory! Marc Bolan’s poster in Bravo magazine, December 1, 1974 More international Bolan worship added weekly.

The 7-inch vinyl single featuring Marc Bolan and T. Rex's "Teenage Dream" , with "Satisfaction Pony" as the B-side, was released in the UK by EMI Records through T. Rex Wax Co. (catalog number MARC 6) on January 25, 1974. It debuted on the UK charts on February 9th at number 18, climbed to number 13 the following week, which was its peak position, and remained on the chart for a total of 5 weeks. "Surprise, surprise! Marc sings out - and at last, it really is the new T.Rex s

Scrapbook article, published January 21, 1974. T. REX are to make their first big tour of Britain for more than two years with a special new stage production and album to follow. The tour, which begins at City Hall Newcastle on January 21, will be the first time that audiences in Britain have been able to see the act that Marc Bolan has taken to America, Australia and the Far East in the past year. Other tour dates are: Apollo, Glasgow (January 22), Sheffield City Hall (24),

Bolan's Zinc Alloy Reveal Tease Published in the UK on January 19, 1974, Melody Maker’s one-page small article “Truck on, Zinc” announced Marc Bolan’s upcoming persona shift to Zinc Alloy — a playful, prophetic name he had mentioned years earlier: “If ever I get into the chart, I'm going to change my name to Zinc Alloy.” The piece recapped T. Rex’s hits (“Telegram Sam,” “Truck on Tyke”), noted Bolan’s two-year absence from touring, and teased the launch of his first major tou

Mickey Finn Record Mirror, December 29, 1973.

T.Rex crowned world's top group – Bolan’s glam empire conquers the globe! Record Mirror, December 29, 1973. More T.Rex poll glory added weekly..

Bolan revs up for the road – Truck Off tour blasts off! one-page on-tour advert in Melody Maker, December 22, 1973. More T.Rex tour thunder added weekly.

Radio 1’s festive line-up – Slade, T.Rex, Wizzard, and more crash the Christmas airwaves! Beeb bulletin, a one-page article in Record Mirror, December 22, 1973. Highlights Radio 1’s festive line-up – Slade, T.Rex, Wizzard, and more crash the Christmas airwaves! Beeb bulletin, a one-page article in Record Mirror, December 22, 1973. Highlights Mungo Jerry, Slade, and the New Seekers guest on David Hamilton’s show (Thursday & Friday, 3-5 p.m.) John Peel’s Sounds Of The 70s (Thur

German teens in meltdown – Bolan chops the curls and fans go into mourning! Marc Bolan’s Marc Has to Cut His Hair , a one-page article in Bravo magazine December 13, 1973. The famous photo showing Marc with short hair sparked outrage – letters poured in: “Does Marc Bolan fanaticize spaghetti?” “With his new hairstyle, Marc looks like a postman wearing a woman’s wig!” “My mother thought Marc’s new hairstyle was a wig. But my sister, who is a hairdresser, said that such ugly wi