Marc Bolan (June 10, 1972) DISC – More Bolan Oldies + Bowie & Mott the Hoople Gig

DISC News page reports on new Marc Bolan oldies releases, Deep Purple reopening the Rainbow, Beach Boys free show, Family UK tour, and upcoming gigs by David Bowie and Mott the Hoople.

Publication: DISC

Date: June 10, 1972

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: News (Page 2)

THE STORY

The news page leads with “More Bolan” — announcing re-releases of old Marc Bolan singles and LPs. Other stories include Deep Purple re-opening the Rainbow Theatre, the Beach Boys playing a free show in London, Family’s upcoming UK tour, and a major gig at London’s Roundhouse featuring David Bowie and Mott the Hoople in support of the “Whale” campaign. The page also covers Procol Harum, Christie, and other acts.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This news page from DISC gives a snapshot of the busy June 1972 UK music scene. Bolan was still a massive commercial force, while Bowie and Mott the Hoople were rising fast in the glam movement. The “Whale” gig reference points to the growing environmental awareness in rock circles at the time.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Weekly music news round-up Era: 1972 Glam Rock / Progressive Tone: Straight news / Gig announcements

Photography: Small black-and-white photos and adverts throughout the page

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• “More Bolan” section with oldies re-release news

• Deep Purple Rainbow Theatre reopening story

• Beach Boys free show announcement

• Family UK tour dates

• Bowie & Mott the Hoople Roundhouse gig for “Whale” benefit

• Various small ads and news items

  
  

RELATED MATERIAL 

This DISC news page from June 10, 1972 sits alongside the cover and the other music papers from the same day (NME, Record Mirror), showing the full breadth of UK music journalism that week.

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