Bolan's Telegram to Stardom T. Rex’s Great Hits LP, released in the UK on November 2, 1973, on T. REX Records (catalogue: BLN 5003 / 0C 062 ◦ 94744), was a 14-track compilation of Marc Bolan’s glam anthems. Produced by Tony Visconti, it featured Telegram Sam, Metal Guru, 20th Century Boy, and Children Of The Revolution. Pressed by EMI Records and printed by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd., with initial copies including a poster, it peaked at No. 32 on the UK Albums Chart for 3 weeks,

Big Carrot’s "Blackjack"  backed with "Squint Eye Mangle" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI Records (catalog...

T.Rex’s "T.Rex Announce Rocker!" , two one-page articles in Record Mirror , February 17, 1973. Twentieth Century Bolan! TWENTIETH Century...

T.Rex’s "Rex Single, LP Named" , a one-page article, February 17, 1973.

The film Born To Boogie premiered at Oscar's Cinema in Soho, London, England on December 14, 1972. Marc Bolan and T. Rex were present, along with Elton John and Ringo Starr. By the beginning of 1972 T. Rex had become England's best-selling band, with its album Electric Warrior perched at No. 1 while the group's latest single, "Telegram Sam" became its third No. 1 single (along with two others that had hit No. 2). The press dubbed the attendant fan mania "T. Rextasy", the 1970

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’s "Children of the Revolution"  backed with "Jitterbug Love"  and "Sunken Rags" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK...

T.Rex’s "Telegram Sam Number Three" , a one-page article in Record Mirror , February 5, 1972.

Bolan's Howlin' Wolf Echo T. Rex’s “Jeepster” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 5, 1971, on Fly Records (catalogue: BUG 16). Backed with “Life's A Gas,” this infectious anthem, written by Marc Bolan, was produced by Tony Visconti for Straight Ahead Productions Ltd. The A-side’s riff, derived from Howlin’ Wolf’s “You'll Be Mine” (written by Willie Dixon), peaked at No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart for 5 weeks. The release sparked controversy because Fly Reco

T.Rex: "Electric Warrior" Album (1971), it is widely regarded as a cornerstone of the glam rock movement and one of the band’s defining...

T.Rex’s "Jeepster"  backed with "Life’s a Gas" , was released as a limited edition promotional 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Fly...

T.Rex’s "Get It On" was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Fly Records (catalog number BUG 10) on July 2, 1971, and as "Bang...

On October 26, 1970, four songs were recorded by T.Rex for BBC Radio 1's 'Top Gear': “Ride a White Swan,” “Jewel,” “Suneye,” and “Elemental Child.” The show initially aired on November 7, 1970, and was rebroadcast on January 30, 1971. These tracks, along with many other similar recordings, are included in the 'Marc Bolan at the BBC' CD box set, released in 2013. Details below Marc Bolan Featuring John's Children, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Marc Bolan & T. Rex – Marc Bolan At The BBC

T. Rex’s “Ride a White Swan” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 9, 1970, by Fly Records (catalogue: BUG 1). Backed...

Photographer Pete Sanders held a photo session with Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn at Holland Park and Blenheim Crescent on January 29, 1970....

On January 1, 1970, Marc Bolan, along with new partner Mickey Finn, performed a live show in the studio for the BBC. The concert was actually recorded for the first installment of John Peel's "Sunday Show," a forerunner to the "Live in Concert" series. Broadcast three days later, this 30-minute gig showcases Bolan's acoustic guitar work and delicate vocals (as in the love song "Dove") and Finn's flair with the bongos ("The Wizard"). A large part of the show covers A Beard of