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T.Rex in America Article: 1973
two pages POP magazine November 26 1973

T.Rex
Nov 26, 19731 min read


BBC Radio 1 Club with T.Rex: 1973
Bolan plugs in for the Beeb – rare non album gems live on air! T.Rex’s Radio 1 Club sessions, recorded for the BBC and broadcast on The David Hamilton Show ( November 26 – 30 & December 3 – 7 1973) and Radio 1 Club (November 1973 26 – 29 ). Tracks: 3. Truck On (Tyke) – 3:11 4. Sitting Here – 2:19 Neither the track nor its B-side, "Sitting Here", appeared on an original T. Rex studio album, but both were added as bonus material on re-releases of the 1974 album Zinc Alloy and t

T.Rex
Nov 26, 19731 min read


Truck On (Tyke) Single Chart: 1973
Bolan’s stomping glam trucker anthem roars into the Top 20! T. Rex's "Truck On (Tyke)" entered the UK Singles Chart the week of November 18, - 24, 1973, reaching its highest position at No. 12 on December 22, and 29, 1973. It remained on the chart for a total of 11 weeks. Chart Run November 24 – No. 38 December 1 – No. 20 December 8 – No. 13 December 15 – No. 14 December 22 – No. 12 December 29 – No. 12 January 5 – No. 15 January 12 – No. 18 January 19 – No. 22 Janu

T.Rex
Nov 24, 19733 min read


Truck On (Tyke) Single: 1973
A Truck On Tyke Ride T.Rex’s “Truck On (Tyke)” was released as a 7-inch vinyl single with push-out and solid centre variants in the UK on November 16, 1973, on T.Rex (catalogue: MARC 6). Backed with “Sitting Here,” this glam-rock stomper and mellow B-side (both written by Marc Bolan and produced Tony Visconti), were issued as non-album tracks later added to Zinc Alloy reissues. December 12 1974 enters the U.K chart at number 38 It peaked at No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart for

T.Rex
Nov 16, 19733 min read


Marc Bolan Answers Cover Article: 1973
Bolan's Fan Q&A in Popswop Published in the UK on January 20, 1973, Popswop magazine’s cover and one-page article “Marc Bolan Answers” featured Marc Bolan responding to fan questions submitted by Pat Cooper of Wigan, Lancashire. The cover showcased Bolan in full early glam splendour, with the article offering a charming, personal glimpse into his ambitions, family, tastes, and off-stage life during the rapid rise of T. Rextasy. Article Overview Publication Details Magazine: P

T.Rex
Jan 20, 19732 min read


Marc Bolan Cover Insert: 1973
A T. Rex Record Mirror Glam Spotlight Published in the UK on January 6, 1973, Record Mirror’s cover featured Marc Bolan. A classic New Year glam kick-off. Article Overview Publication Details Magazine: Record Mirror (UK). Date: January 6, 1973. Format: Front cover

T.Rex
Jan 6, 19731 min read


Bolan at the Honky Chateau Article : 1973
Marc Bolan invades Elton’s French paradise – glam meets château rock! hree-page feature in Music Scene, January 1, 1973. More Bolan French escapades added weekly. to next page Below...

T.Rex
Jan 1, 19731 min read


Marc Bolan Popfoto: 1973
Popfoto Magazine, January 1, 1973.

T.Rex
Jan 1, 19731 min read


Now Showing Oscar 1 Advert : 1972
Bolan’s glam extravaganza hits the big screen – Born To Boogie invades cinemas! T.Rex’s Born To Boogie, a half-page advert in Melody Maker, December 30, 1972. More Bolan cinematic magic added weekly.

T.Rex
Dec 30, 19721 min read


T.Rex’s Christmas TOTP Broadcast: 1972
Bolan’s glam stomp closes out the year with “Metal Guru”! T.Rex’s performance of “Metal Guru” – recorded on December 21, 1972 – was broadcast on the Christmas edition of Top of the Pops on December 28, 1972. The festive special featured Bolan in full glam glory, delivering the catchy #1 hit with his signature strut and electric energy. More festive T.Rex magic added weekly!

T.Rex
Dec 28, 19721 min read


Sundown Advert : 1972
Bolan’s glam empire expands – Sundown tour blasts across Britain! advert in Melody Maker, December 22, 1972. More T.Rex tour thunder added weekly..

T.Rex
Dec 22, 19721 min read


Christmas TOTP Performances: 1972
Bolan delivered double glam gold for the BBC Christmas specials! On December 21, 1972, T. Rex recorded performances of their two number one hits, Metal Guru and Telegram Sam , for the holiday editions of Top of the Pops . Christmas 1972 - Part 1 Telegram Sam Mimed Performance December 25, 1972 Christmas 1972 - Part 2 Metal Guru Mimed Performance December 28, 1972

T.Rex
Dec 21, 19721 min read


Solid Gold Easy Action Single Chart: 1972
On the Official Singles Chart 17 December 1972 - 23 December 1972, T.Rex’s Solid Gold Easy Action moved up one place to number 3, it entered the Chart at number 8 for the week of December 9–15, 1972, peaking at number 2 on January 6, 1973, and charting for 11 weeks until February 17, 1973.

T.Rex
Dec 17, 19721 min read


Second Solid Gold Performance:1972
T.Rex's performance of "Solid Gold Easy Action" on BBC 1's "Top of the Pops" was broadcast for a second time on December 14, 1972.

T.Rex
Dec 14, 19721 min read


Sweet Slade T.Rex Bravo Cover: 1972
Germany crowns its glam gods – Sweet, Slade, Deep Purple, T.Rex battle for the giant poster throne! Bravo magazine cover (No. 51, December 13, 1972) – massive 54×85 cm Neil Diamond poster, plus Sweet, Slade, Deep Purple, T.Rex, and the ultimate fan vote: who’s your 1972 king of glam? More German teen-mag madness added weekly

T.Rex
Dec 13, 19721 min read


Marc Bolan’s Cover & Born To Boogie Advert: 1972
A Record Mirror Apple Films Boogie Blitz Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Record Mirror’s front cover and half-page advert screamed Marc Bolan in full Born To Boogie glory — the Ringo Starr-directed T. Rex concert film shot at Wembley Empire Pool on March 18, 1972. The cover photo with the inside advert announcing the Apple Films premiere at Oscar One cinema, London. A full-throttle T. Rextasy moment. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Record Mirror (UK)

T.Rex
Dec 9, 19721 min read


Bolan on Alice Article: 1972
A Melody Maker Million Dollar Tease Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Melody Maker’s article “Bolan on Alice” revealed that Marc Bolan, Keith Moon, Harry Nilsson, and Rick Grech were set to appear as session musicians on Alice Cooper’s next single — recorded in London before his European tour opened in Glasgow. The piece also announced Alice’s upcoming album title Million Dollar Babies and his post-tour rest in the Canary Isles. A glam-rock supergroup moment that nev

T.Rex
Dec 9, 19721 min read


Bravo Vote: 1972
Germany picks its glam gods – you vote, you win! Vote everyone! Win everyone! – two-page reader poll in Bravo magazine, December 7, 1972. T.Rex, Slade, Sweet, Alice Cooper, David Bowie, and the rest battle for the crown of most popular rock and pop group of 1972 – plus prizes for lucky voters. More German teen-mag madness added weekly.

T.Rex
Dec 7, 19721 min read


Solid Gold Boogie & Sundown Adverts: 1972
Bolan blasts back with double-barrelled glam gold! two pages Melody Maker, December 2, 1972. THE NEW SINGLE SOLID GOLD EASY ACTION T.REXMAS MARC 3 14th December-Born To Boogie' Film Premiere, Oscar One, Brewer Street 22nd December-T. Rex Live, Sundowner Specials, Edmonton 23rd December-T. Rex Live, Sundowner Specials, Brixton EMI EMI Records (The Gramophone Co. Ltd.) EMI House, 20 Manchester Square, London, WIA IES. A member of the EMI Group of Companie International leaders

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Dec 2, 19721 min read


Solid Gold Easy Action Single UK: 1972
Bolan's Born To Boogie B-Side Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 1, 1972, on T. Rex Wax Co. (catalogue: MARC 3), T. Rex’s “Solid Gold Easy Action” was Marc Bolan’s infectious glam-rock anthem. Backed with “Born To Boogie,” both written/produced by Bolan with Tony Visconti, this solid-gold stomper peaked at No. 2 on the Official Singles Chart for 11 weeks. Issued in solid centre, push-out centre, and promo variants, with worldwide releases. Single Overvie

T.Rex
Nov 1, 19722 min read
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