T. Rex’s “London Boys,” released on February 20, 1976, peaked at No. 40 and spent three weeks on the UK Singles Chart.

A brief but revealing Melody Maker update marking Bolan’s return to UK touring and the launch of his ambitious Zinc Alloy era.

Marc Bolan's New T. Rex Sound Emerges Single review in Melody Maker (February 2, 1974) covered T. Rex’s “Teenage Dream” (EMI) under the headline “Surprise, surprise!” It praised Marc Bolan for finally delivering the new T. Rex sound, moving away from the frantic formula that had produced dozens of hits. Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker (UK). Date: February 2, 1974. Format: One-page single review. Full Supplied Text T. REX: "Teenage Dream" (EMI). Article Text Surpris

Bolan's First Solo Single Launch Published in the UK on February 2, 1974, Melody Maker’s one-page advert announced Marc Bolan’s first solo single “Whatever Happened? to the Teenage Dream” as out now. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker (UK). Date: February 2, 1974. Format: One-page single advert. Do you have this Melody Maker advert in your archive? Ready for Whatever Happened? Share in the comments!

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 9, 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 so

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

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

A witty, fast‑moving snapshot of the week’s new 7" releases, showcasing Chris Welch’s playful critical voice and the eclectic soundscape of early‑1973 pop.

A towering glam‑rock advert that distills the swagger and spectacle of T. Rex’s 1973 peak into a single unforgettable image.

T. Rex’s “20th Century Boy” — released March 2, 1973 — became one of the most iconic glam‑rock singles of the decade.