Marc Bolan (June 10, 1966) “The Third Degree” – Single Review – Huddersfield Daily Examiner (UK)

An early single review in the Huddersfield Daily Examiner for Marc Bolan’s “The Third Degree”, highlighting his emerging talent as a multi-instrumentalist and poet during his pre-Tyrannosaurus Rex / hippie-folk period.

PUBLICATION 

Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Date: June 10, 1966

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Music / Singles Review

Title: MARC BOLAN single review (The Third Degree)

THE STORY 

The review praises Marc Bolan’s (then still known as Mark Feld) new single, describing him as a “tremendous poet” and “multi-stringed expert of the sitar.” It notes his collaboration with Brian Jones and Jeff Beck on recent recordings and comments on the Indian raga-influenced sound of the track and its B-side.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

This is a very early review from Bolan’s pre-fame days when he was transitioning from mod to psychedelic folk. “The Third Degree” was released under the name Marc Bolan (with his band The Third Degree / early Tyrannosaurus Rex influences). The article captures the growing underground interest in his work before the full explosion of T.Rex glam rock

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Early Single Review

Era: Pre-T.Rex / Psychedelic Folk Period Tone: Appreciative, curious about his experimental sound

Photography: None (text-only article)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Newspaper clipping featuring a detailed review of Marc Bolan’s single “The Third Degree”, discussing his musical style, sitar playing, and potential.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Marc Bolan (May 1997) “20th Century Boy” – Major Feature – Guitarist Magazine (UK)

• Marc Bolan (May 1997) Guitarist Magazine Cover

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