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Bolan's Cosmic Boogie
A Journey Through The Electric Warrior’s Elevator From bopping elf to cosmic boogie king – the curls, the glitter, the riffs that launched glam. Marc Bolan didn’t just ride the wave of glam – he conjured it with a Les Paul, a feather boa, and a whisper that turned into a roar. This is the complete UK discography of the man who made of stardust: every album, single, and rarity from John's Children to T. Rex and beyond. John's Children (with Marc Bolan) Studio Albums Orgasm – A

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Dec 27, 20254 min read


BOLAN The rise to fame of a Superstar
BOLAN The rise to fame of a 1972 Super Star-in words and pictures A Melody Maker special 25p more pages to follow

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Dec 16, 20251 min read


Marc Bolan The Full Story: 2021
T.Rex's Born To Boogie: The Complete Story of Marc Bolan, featured on the cover of The Ultimate Music Guide, January 21. 20

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Jan 1, 20011 min read


The King of Glam Article: 1991
Long live the Electric Warrior – Goldmine crowns Bolan forever! Marc Bolan’s The King of Glam: Long Live Marc Bolan , a cover and fourteen-page tribute article in Goldmine, December 20, 1991.

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Dec 20, 19961 min read


The Legend Cover Article: 1995
five-page article, published in Jukebox Magazine on November 1, 1995, discussing Marc Bolan’s exile in Monte Carlo for tax reasons, the departure of his key collaborator, Bolan’s struggles with alcohol and drugs, the June release of the compilation The Beginning Of Doves (originally planned as Napoleon Bona-Part One and Two ), and the single featuring "Jasper C. Debussy," "Hippy Gumbo," and "The Perfumed Garden Of Gulliver Smith." Marc had to leave Great Britain for tax rea

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Nov 1, 19955 min read


T.Rex: Marc Bolan Anniversary Special Cover Feature (1987)
Marc Bolan’s Marc Bolan Anniversary Special , a cover and three-page feature in Record Mirror , September 12, 1987.

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Sep 11, 19871 min read


Will He Sweep the Poll Article : 1977
Bolan’s comeback storm – will Marc reclaim his glam crown? Record Mirror, December 31, 1977. More Bolan revival moments added weekly.

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Dec 31, 19771 min read


Marc Bolan & T.Rex: Dragon or Dreamer Cover Feature (1976)
Marc Bolan & T.Rex’s Dragon or Dreamer , a cover and two-page feature article in Record Mirror & Disc , February 28, 1976. TRIED GETTING...

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Feb 28, 19762 min read


Insight with Marc Bolan (1975)
Bolan unplugged – the Electric Warrior opens up on BBC radio! Insight with Marc Bolan – two rare, intimate interviews broadcast on BBC Radio 1: Part One – 23 November 1975 (3:34) Presented by David “Diddy” Hamilton • Producer: Paul Williams Marc chats about Music Business, touring, and the changing scene. Part Two – 30 May 1976 (5:49) Presented by Anne Nightingale • Producer: Tony Hale Deeper dive – life after glam, new directions, and classic Bolan charm. Both originally air

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Nov 23, 19751 min read


Shakin' the Hex Cover Feature: 1975
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

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Jan 3, 19754 min read


Really Frank
Marc Bolan’s Cover & Light Of Love One-Page Review in Disco 45 Magazine, August 16, 1974.

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Aug 15, 19741 min read


T.Rex: Bolan In His Own Write Cover Feature (1974)
Marc Bolan’s Bolan In His Own Write , a cover and one-page feature in Disc , January 26, 1974.

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Jan 26, 19741 min read


Marc's Got it Covered: 1973
Bolan rules the front page – glam’s cosmic king in full glory! Music Star Magazine, November 24, 1973

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Nov 24, 19731 min read


The T. Rex Story
Marc Bolan & T. Rex's Cover & Seven- Page Poster Magazine, September 1, 1973.

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Aug 31, 19731 min read


T. Rex’s Cover
T. Rex’s One-Page Cover Feature in Popfoto Magazine, August 1, 1973.

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Jul 31, 19731 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

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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

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Jan 6, 19731 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

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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)

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Dec 9, 19721 min read


T.Rex: Bolan Cover (1972)
Marc Bolan’s Bolan Cover , a cover and one-page article in Music Scene Magazine , December 1, 1972.

T.Rex
Dec 1, 19721 min read
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